Think Spring!

Sweet Little Bird 

Mini Canvas

Good Morning!!

This is Teresa Cox Kolar from Purple Sun Studio 

and RubberMoon Art Stamps. Today I would like to show 

you how to create a sweet little bird painting on a mini canvas.

My preoccupation with Spring continues.

 I just can't help dreaming about the longer, warmer days

 when the birds will be singing and flowers will be blooming.

 In the following tutorial we will be working with

acrylic paints and a sweet little RubberMoon Art Stamp designed

by your's truly and a mini canvas.

 I have really had a great time using these little canvases. 

You can experiment all you want.

 When you are done you have a tiny creation 

for adding to existing wall arrangements. 

Or, as you experiment and collect them, you can

create a decorative wall ensemble.

Let's Get Started!!

Start your mini painting by applying a dark 

layer of paint on your 2x2 inch canvas.

 I got my canvas at Michael's Art Store.

Here I applied cream in a corner and then used

 dark paint on a RubberMoon Art Stamp-Henri Motif, #TK5f.

**Special note- watch the little Henri Motif stamp (in the lower right corner of the canvas) slowly disappear during the creative process. This was not planned. Originally I wanted it to show through the transparent gel medium. However, as things moved along it became apparent that the little shape would not work with the rest of the composition. Artistic license took over and the little shape gradually disappeared.

 Cie la vie

No problem

Sometimes art will dictate itself

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The shape needed some extra paint to make it darker.

 I used a rigger brush.

Next I applied a thick layer of Gloss Heavy Gel. 

As you can see, it goes on white. 

When dry, it will be completely transparent 

with a very shiny finish.

Next I apply a layer of Burnt Sienna using a 

very stiff, scratchy brush-the best kind 

for achieving texture.

Next layer is done with turquoise and dark lime green.

Then, add some, cream and french gray blue.

Here I applied some white paint to the same

 stamp I used earlier 

RubberMoon Art Stamp-Henri Motif (small), #TK5f). 

 Just using this stamp to get some added

textural effects.

 Here I created a bird shape with a 

stencil I made from a manila folder. I chose only one 

of the birds for this mini canvas. I also added

 branches using the rigger brush I mentioned earlier. (Not shown)

More stamping done 

(RubberMoon Art Stamp, Henri Motif #TK5f )

on the edges of the piece 

and some detailing. Very small, pointed brushes 

work best.

Voila!!

A sweet little bird just waiting for Spring to make an appearance.

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Many thanks for visiting RubberMoon's blog page. It was so much fun creating this tutorial for you to try. I hope you have enjoyed it. If you should have any questions, just leave them in the comment box.

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 Visit  this wonderful company, RubberMoon Art Stamps http://www.rubbermoon.com/

You will find oodles and oodles of amazing artsy stamps in addition to the stamp used here.

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This is the last post in the series of tutorials with RubberMoon Art Stamps. This experience has been nothing short of wonderful. I have enjoyed myself immensely. I feel like I have a group of new friends. The only thing left to do is get together-for real!! Many thanks to everyone who has been so supportive. I have learned so much from amazing team members and supportive viewers. 

Until next time.........

Happy creating!!

Teresa :-)))

Find more of my art on my blog: http://teresacoxkolar.blogspot.com/

Also, check out my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TCKolarArt

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