Category: LuLu Art

Art journal page using Gelli print as starting point.
Art Journal, Backgrounds, Company, LuLu Art, Monoprinting

Birds Flying High – creating an art journal page from a random, messy, GelliArts printed background

Robyn Wood

Hello!

We are back from the most wonderful of holidays to France and I’m planning on sharing a bunch of posts about our adventures. In the meantime I’d like to share a journal page I created for LuLu Art earlier this year.

Creating an art journal page using Gelli print as starting point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The spread starts with a random, messy GelliArts printed background and features two of my favourite things – the music of Michael Bublé and Gelli prints! You can find the full supply list of materials used on the LuLu Art blog or within the comments on my YouTube video.

Using a Gelli printed background as a base for an art journal page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My page started with this nice, textured page – I kinda cheated a little as it was one I had ‘prepared earlier’ but the background seemed to suit the colours I wanted to use.

Whenever I use my GelliArts plate, I like to keep an art journal and heaps of dictionary paper around so that I can pick up any leftover paint between prints. I’ve learnt to keep these pages to a similar colour scheme – either warm or cool so that the colours don’t muddy. Sometimes a pop of a complementary or neutral colour works as well.

Messy, Gelli printed backgrounds are the perfect starting point for a page in your art journal!

Art Journal, Backgrounds, LuLu Art, Mixed media, Quotes, Tutorials

My own little world

Robyn Wood

 

My own little world - art journal page by Robyn Wood, www.purpleToday I’d like to share an art journal page that I created recently for LuLu Art using the new Dylusions paints.  You can see full details on the project here.
I’ve been fascinated with drawing houses lately and drawing this collection on top of a couple of brightly painted and decorated dictionary pages was so much fun!

 

My own little world - art journal page by Robyn Wood, www.purpleDictionary paper and book paper is great to work with – plentiful, cheap and it comes in a wide variety of neutral colours and even the paper texture can differ from book to book. The layout of the text adds instant texture and is a great jumping off point for page elements.

My own little world - art journal page by Robyn Wood, www.purple

I had decided to hold off on getting the Dylusions paints – because ‘did I really need another set of paints?’ Just even a few new jars of my fav colours? The answer was a definite no! But the beautiful Dylusions colour palette drew me in. Can’t say I’m terribly impressed with the packaging though – shallow wide-mouth jars are dangerously liable to be knocked over on a busy art table! I think I’ll have to be really careful using them.

The paints go on like butter, beautifully smooth and quick drying. They apply easily with a brush, palette knife, gift card scraper or even your finger. The dry matt surface is fantastic to draw or doodle on top of, pencil rubs off cleanly and the Posca pens went on very smoothly. although quite opaque, a thin layer will be translucent so you can see parts of the background underneath, perfect for art journaling.  Unlike the Dylusions sprays, the paints are permanent once dry which makes them great for layering.

Come and see how I created this project and visit my own little world….

Art Journal, Backgrounds, LuLu Art, Mixed media, Quotes, Tutorials

Find Joy in the Ordinary

Robyn Wood

 

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I’m sharing a new project on the LuLu Art store blog this week pop over here to check it out and learn more about the how and why I created the page.  I’ve linked to my YouTube video below.  As always you can find the products to make this project at LuLu Art!

Robyn Wood - Find Joy

My page is one I’ve created as part of the Documented Life Project being run by the Art to the 5th Academy.  I’m really enjoying participating in these challenges each week – they are broad enough that you can interpret any way you like.

LuLu Art is having a huge sale at the moment – check it out while you are there as the bargains are fabulous! There is also a bunch of new products on the virtual shelves to tempt you.

Christmas, LuLu Art, Mixed media

Joy to the World–a stencilled fabric project

Robyn Wood

 

Robyn Wood - Joy to the WorldI’m sharing a Christmas project on the LuLu Art blog this week.  It features stencilling onto gessoed fabric – such a fun technique!

Robyn Wood - Joy to the World aAs you can imagine we work well ahead for design team projects – it was early November when I first started thinking of ideas to try and stinking hot in Brisbane. But this colourful, glittery project emerged featuring the title of one of my favourite Christmas carols. Can you see the sweet star/moon/heart? Come check out the video so see how they were made.

You can find details of how the project was created and full details of supplies on the LuLu Art blog.

LuLu Art, Mixed media, Tutorials

Life is….

Robyn Wood

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Goodness, two posts in one day! I have a new project up on the LuLu Art blog today and wanted to share it with you.  This time around I have created a sweet little canvas using mica tiles and a beeswax moulded face.

Come check it out here.  There is a pile of information on mica and how to use it on the LuLu Art blog.  I’ve uploaded a YouTube video showing you step-by-step how the canvas was created as well.

I’d love to know what you think – leave me a comment by clicking on the post title.

Art Journal, Gelatos, LuLu Art, Mixed media, Tutorials

Becoming a Butterfly

Robyn Wood

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Last week it was my turn to share a project on the LuLu Art blog and I’ve chosen to use a set of brand new Dina Wakley stamps to create an art journal page. I tend to love anything insect themed so these were perfect for the page I had in mind.

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This page caused me to muse on the theme of transformation and what it can mean to each of us. It can be learning a new skill, taking on a new challenge, making new friends or making a major life change. Often, we don’t realise how big the change is until it is well past.

Here is a list of the supplies I used, don’t forget that you can find them all online in the LuLu Art store.

  • Dylusions – Creative Journal
  • Watercolour Paper scraps, Strathmore
  • Dina Wakley Stamps – Scribbly Insects
  • Dina Wakley Stencil – You Can
  • Gelatos – various colours for butterflies
  • Ranger Distress paint – Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Spiced Marmalade
  • Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic – Night, Ruby, Turquoise
  • Ranger Archival Ink – Jet Black, Watering Can, Monarch Orange
  • Pearl Ex – Macro Pearl
  • Non-stick craft mat
  • White Sharpie
  • Matte Medium
  • Tissue paper

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Thanks for joining me again today, I love inspiring you to create something different and to give you some ideas on interesting techniques to try. Don’t forget to comment below with a link to your blog if you try something similar or have a project you would like to share with me.

Art Journal, Backgrounds, LuLu Art, Mixed media, Monoprinting, Tutorials

Easy Acrylic Skins with a Gelli Plate

Robyn Wood

…and an art journal page to share!

Easy Acrylic Skins by Robyn Wood, Purple Salt, www.purplesalt.net

It’s my turn to share a project on the LuLu Art blog this week and I can’t tell you how pleased I am with how it turned out. I’ve created an acrylic skin using the Gelli plate and then added the beautifully layered skin into my art journal.

You know when you have a Gelli plate that gets so many, many layers of dried paint that they never seem possible to clean? This is the perfect technique for getting those plates clean and pristine again (ready to get gungy all over again!)

Easy Acrylic Skins by Robyn Wood, Purple Salt, www.purplesalt.net

I’ve popped the video link below but full details of my project and how I made the acrylic skin can be found here on the LuLu Art blog.

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=xc14pRsi15Q&feature=vm

Art Journal, LuLu Art, Mixed media

A Summer Adventure

Robyn Wood

a project by Robyn Wood, Purple Salt, www.purplesalt.net

I live in the Southern Hemisphere, in what is usually a sunny Australian city but it has turned blustery and cold this week – Winter is here at last! Winter Solstice draws near, my to warmer temperatures as I created this cute birdie page for you.  My page features lots of lovely texture, found words and a birdie or two.

You can find full details of my project and links to the YouTube video I created on the LuLu Art blog.  Come check it out here.

Do you Instagram? My feed is a constant source of inspiration and peek into the lives and habits of others. Whenever it is freezing here, I can visit with my Insta friends enjoying a sunny day or a yummy dinner when I’m just getting up. My whippet dog Zed even has Insta friends! I love watching the adventures of our international doggy friends – makes me realise that whippets are such an amazing breed. I found one the other day that does a form of parkour!

Come check out my Instagram feed here.  I’d also love it if you found me on Facebook – you can find my blog page at http://www.facebook.com/PurpleSaltCr8 and LuLu Art also has a friends group here.  Pop in and say hello!

Backgrounds, Copics, LuLu Art, Mixed media, Tutorials

Life Lessons – ATC Accordion Folder

Robyn Wood

(c) Robyn Wood - Life Lessons ATC Accordion Folder - www.purplesalt.net

 

Today I’d like to share my most recent project for LuLu Art – an ATC Accordion Folder.  This was such a sweet project to make and a bit different for me as I usually use stamped images – the ATC’s in this one use collage sheets.  Available from LuLu Art of course!

If you would like to see full details – hop over to the LuLu Art blog to find my project here.  You can also watch the YouTube video I made showing details.

While you are there – check out the Design Team call!  I have had a ball of fun designing for Lisa the past 6 months so give it a go.

(c) Robyn Wood - Life Lessons ATC Accordion Folder - www.purplesalt.net

Art Journal, Backgrounds, LuLu Art, Mixed media, Tutorials

An Imaginary Voyage

Robyn Wood

(c) Robyn Wood - An Imaginary Journey

Let me take you on an imaginary journey, but first you will need a cup of tea! I’ll wait while you make a cup……

(c) Robyn Wood - An Imaginary Journey

When I started working on my January design team project for LuLu Art I came across this quote somewhere on Pinterest and thought it the perfect inspiration.  Especially as I have a prized collection of china cups to use for detailing!

As part of the project I created a YouTube video – you can see it here. Perhaps sign up for my YouTube channel while you are there?

Of course, all the supplies are available from LuLu Art and are listed on Lisa’s blog post about my project here.