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Art Deco Journal Covers

Päivi — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:05:51 +0000

My sisters will get empty handmade journals from me for Christmas. They both like writing and literature so I hope they will put the journals in use. My idea is to include some photos, decorative papers, scrap pictures and such – so that the journal is like a handmade version of Smash book more than […]

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5 Ways Music Can Improve Your Art

Päivi — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:39:22 +0000

This mixed media collage is called “Opera”. For me, visual images have always been more important than sounds, but I still think that there’s a lot in common and a lot to learn from music. Tip 1: Let Music Challenge You! How would jazz look like as a collage? Paint the voice of your favorite artist! Create […]

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A Decorated Box Using Mixed Media

Päivi — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:15:00 +0000

Trash can become a treasure It was only a small cardboard box but I wanted to take it to the extreme. There’s something extremely satisfying in taking trash and treating it like a treasure. Many times when I draw I miss working with 3-dimensional objects. This time I wanted to enjoy playing with the box […]

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Inspired by Mark Rothko

Päivi — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:06:01 +0000

I have some close friends and relatives who have their birthday in May. I came with this idea of Mark Rothko inspired greeting cards when I thought: What would I give them if I had all the money in the world. And I immediately knew the answer: Mark Rothko paintings! Not as genious as the […]

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