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Rose Petals Past - The Art of Vintage Romance

Artist Tracey White. "..... to Beautify the Place of my Sanctuary" My inspiration for beautiful artwork on canvas and art journals. Mixed media, texture, layers, flourishes, stamping and stenciling, inks, lots of hand painted roses, heartfelt wording, vintage themes, and distressed effects are techniques that I love to work with. Art Workshops at my studio in Springfield and also at Bella Paperie, Brendale. My Hope is that Art, May Truly Beautify your Soul.

Art Classes 2015

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March 20, 2015

Art Classes are truly underway for the Year, soon we will be breaking for Easter!

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Here are just a few sneak peaks at what we have been creating this term.

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Mothers Day, Art and Craft Exhibition Sale - Coming Up Soon

April 24, 2016

If you would like to purchase an Original Artwork from Me, I will be participating in the Mt Tamborine "Craft Extravaganza" This is held in Main Steet, North Tambourine from the 6-8 May 2016 I only attend a few shows a year, so here is your chance to own something from my "Vintage Romance" Collection.

Workshop Wednesday Canvas Tutorial "Who She Really Was"

March 23, 2016

This mixed media canvas formed from the idea of finding your own identity, the butterfly symbolising the transformation journey we are all on, focusing on the belief that the journey will be worth it. I have found when in the natural it seems impossible faith can show you how strong you have become, that you can bloom, be free and sing your own song. You can be you! Step 1 Choose your favourite stencils and randomly apply patterns over your canvas with Gesso. When this is dry, apply spray inks over the stencilling. I have used Kaisermists. Step 2 Collage torn strips of Music sheet paper to your canvas using Modge Podge Step 3 Adhere tissue Paper Flowers cut from paper napkins . I really like to use the Decopage Napkin/Tissue paper Medium for this step Step 4 Using a music stencil paint in the design using a dry brush and Burnt Umber pain...

Workshop Wednesday Transformation of Cardboard Folders

July 05, 2016

This is my version of a makeover for Cardboard Folders for the office. Start with plain folders. I found these at Kmart for $2 each. Bargain! Glue some music paper or other collage paper to the front of folder, I have used #Decopage Matte Medium Choose a stencil and apply design repeatedly over the front and side of folder using Gesso and a makeup sponge. The Gesso will act as a resist for our project. Choose another stencil and apply texture paste through stencil, leave to dry. I used a Stencil Girl floral mask on this folder. Next choose at least three/four spray ink colours. I have used a combination of Dylusion Sprays and Kaisercraft Sprays. Keep spraying over your design in different colours, adding water with a spray bottle, allowing some colours to run into each other. Keep the middle section fairly clear for where your inspirational words will be placed later on. If you wish to lighten the intensity of t...