Mixed Media

Are you a mixed media scrapper? 

I am not.  And not because I do not WANT to be (because honestly I LOVE the look of other people's work) but because I am so OCD about messes on my layouts that by the time I pull out any paint or ink I am already rethinking the layout.  I think that is why hybrid scrapping fits me so well.  I can change everything I want with a stroke of one key.  Paint, well paint is forever.  Once you swipe it across your page you either go with it or you trash it. 

I absolutely adore Donna Downey.  She is the first person that pops into my head when I think of mixed media artists.  I love the way she is so free with her creations.  I really admire her ability to just "go with it".  My friend Nicole is also very much like Donna as a mixed media artist.  I have never before seen someone that can just crank out the layouts and have them be outstanding.  Nicole is completely her own person and I love her style.  She currently writes for "Ready, Set, Create!" and they are SO extremely lucky to have her. 

Back to the subject at hand; mixed media.  One of the challenges at ScrapStreet's Monthly Crop is a "paint" dare.  Ok here is the deal.  I have lots of paint.  I love how the bottles look and they totally inspire my work with their bright "scrap me!" colors.  I hardly use them, LOL!  Poor little bottles of inspiration.  BUT I used them tonight.  I actually PAINTED on a layout.  This is completely odd to me.  And it STILL looks weird to me.  I will post the layout tomorrow when I scan it and you can let me know what you think.

OK out of here for tonight!  If you get a chance, check out those two AWESOME artists and break out your paints!

Smootches!

-Brianne 

Comments

[NICOLE MARTEL]

aw Bri!!!! You just made my day! I heart you!!! You know your stuff rocks and Sometimes I wonder how I can scrap like you but that's what art is about!!! The different takes on this wonderful hobby!

[NICOLE MARTEL]

I can't wait to see!!! You always tell me that you'll may me into a hybrid girl, but I'm gonna make you into a paint girl. Give me some time hehe.

[staceymichu]

Oh, sounds cool! Hope all is well with you and yours! Kisses and Hugs!

[GinniG]

Can't wait to see! LOVE the new blog look too! Hope you and yours are doing well. Miss chatting with you!

[Roxy Reindeer]

Hi Bri!!!! Thought I would stop by this lovely blog thing of yours that I keep hearing about and check it out. Your work is beautiful. Wish I could figure out how to get these hooves of mine to work to give this scrapping thing a try, maybe after Christmas. Also wanted to let you know that I have been thinking long and hard about what to have the big guy send you for Christmas, so I hope you are being good!!!