The colour challenge over at PLAY DATE CAFE this week is slightly different in that you can pick your colours from the photo provided. I chose lime green, yellow and orange and this journal page spread is the result.
The quote I used is by EDMUND DULAC who I know as an illustrator but apparently he wrote limericks too!
The frog is currently being used to advertise Sky TV I think, I cut him out of a mag!
I discovered something while I was making this page.........if you leave your favourite inks (Distress that is) in Almaty you are forced to use something else! I have STACKS of ink pads stored away so I took out one box and decided I would use something from inside it.........so I used several Versacolour cubes and some small chalk ink pads that I can't remember the last time I used them. I also used stamps I haven't used in ages too, I had forgotten how lovely this teasel stamp is.
An exercise in not just reaching for your favourite every time!
Fab spread ! We do get into a 'Favourite' mode but it's good to dig out some old stuff and use it too !
ReplyDeleteTotally love this Sue... the frog is a seriously cool dude and I agree with you about the inks... I really should use all those others I have in my stash LOL
ReplyDeleteand there was me thinking you'd made that rhyme up yourself lol!!I do love this page, makes me smile, and it's even better in real life, you can stroke it!! What is it about the tactile nature of journals lol :)
ReplyDeletefab pages Sue. definitely agree with you on not reaching for the favourites every time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific double page, the colours work beautifully and I love your frog quote. Enjoy the weekend, Annette
ReplyDeleteThis is FABULOUS! LOVE how you cut out the frog and LOVE the colors you selected!!
ReplyDeletePerfect use of the colors. The frog is a perfect image to go with the awesome color combination. Lovely journalling! Thanks for joining us again at PDCC!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun and whimsical, Sue! Love the adorable frog.. So glad to have you join us at the Play Date Cafe!!
ReplyDeleteFab pages, wonderful use of color. Glad to have you join as at the PDCC again!
ReplyDeleteLove that Frog! Ive just cut him out of magazines yesterday. The journal page is beautiful I love the colours - I use acrylic paints so much must get back to the ink pads. Thnks for sharing
ReplyDeleteMaggie
You know, you're an utter nutter? That's why I love your artwork so much, lol. Great art - love the colours, too. I have a real soft spot for pigment inks because they blend so much more easily than dye inks AND they're permanent, so unlike the others, they won't fade. Hope you're enjoying your time back 'home'. xx Cath
ReplyDeleteI love this frog!!!...infact the entire page! Well done! Sam x
ReplyDeleteI have truly enjoyed my visit to your blog. Your art is so inspiring! I will definitely be back!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo fabulous! I've missed alot here in the summer rush! So much inspiration! xxD
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