Friday, March 9, 2012

A Warm Welcome

Well, Hello there!

I find myself with another new piece of art to share and debating whether to post it now....or save it for a dry spell.......
WHAT?!
Me, delay gratification?!  Me, not go to a party when I have a good reason to attend?! (Paint Party Friday, that is ;P)  Me, wait?!

Heck no! Especially since PPF is celebrating a whole year of creative partying!!
This'll make 3 posts in 1 week....almost unheard of around here!

So here is another reclaimed book cover 8.5 inches square....gessoed and painted over.


I cut out the cup shapes from patterned paper, used lace trim and vintage buttons on the bottom edge and crackled the tabletop.


I just love crackled anything!

Acylics, prismacolor pencils and ink make up the bulk of supplies used here.

I think this would make such a sweet Housewarming gift :)
It is waiting in my shop, if you know a good home for it.

Well, thank you for stopping by!  I hope you know you are always welcome :)
And please check out the other Paint Party Friday entries for this week!

Wonderful weekends to you all!
Cam




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48 comments:

  1. JillMarch 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Fantastic! I love the crackling too, it is always beautiful to me. Happy PPF!

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  2. Carmen March 9, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    It's gorgeous - I do love when you show the detail shots as I would have missed that crackling. Just lovely - and I agree, a fabulous addition to a new home.

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  3. carol l mckMarch 9, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    wow! Wonderful creation ~ love your art style ~thanks, namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor) ~ Happy Weekend ^_^

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  4. AbelaMarch 9, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    This mantelito is very real.Saludos

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  5. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    It's delicious Cam!! I like crackling stuff too! Love the color palette in this piece. Happy PPF! I'm headed to your Etsy shop to have a look around. :-)

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  6. Treehugger_31March 9, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Pretty! :)

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  7. paulineMarch 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Soooo beautiful. I love the white swirls... I'm a sucker for swirls and dots. :-) Happy PPF! xoxo

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  8. GlorV1March 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I like your style. Really nice work. The crackling looks great. Have a great weekend and thx for sharing. Happy PPF!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    The crackling is wonderful. And you are right. This would make a great gift. It's beautiful.

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  10. KristinMarch 9, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Absolutely brilliant depiction of my obsession . . . and the crackle rocks! xoxo

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  11. Tracey FKMarch 9, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I am a sucker for any tea cup or mug themed pieces and this is a fantastic one... love the shape of those mugs...xx

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  12. Hybrid JMarch 9, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Wonderful warm piece of artwork. Makes me want to have a cuppa. Wonderful!

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  13. Valerie-JaelMarch 9, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Lovely work! Valerie

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  14. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 10, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Your paintings always look so warm and rich. :) Gorgeous!

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  15. Karen IsaacsonMarch 10, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    mmmmm.....crackly....

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  16. VictoriaMarch 10, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Wow!! How absolutely Fabulous Cameron!! Dazzling..charming and beautiful! Such talent..you are awesome..shine on!
    Gorgeous!!
    Victoria

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  17. CrystalMarch 10, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Wow, this is fantastic! :-)

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  18. DianieMarch 10, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    LOVE, Love LOVE!!!

    I am a crackle lover too :)

    This is the perfect and inviting welcome painting.

    Hugs,
    ~Diane

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  19. Catherine DentonMarch 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    This is lovely! And I adore crackle paint. So fun to work with. I think it's fantastic that this is a re-used book cover. Thanks for visiting my blog!
    Catherine Denton

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  20. brandiMarch 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    ~i love the crackle...never played with such before...you have sparked my thoughts this day...welcome and sit with some tea...perfect piece my friend...much love light and blessings~

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  21. EVAMarch 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    It really looks welcoming indeed!! Beautiful!!

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  22. Mary C. NasserMarch 10, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful and warm painting.
    Love the crackle effect, too!

    I am your newest blog follower also! :)

    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  23. ZoranaMarch 10, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Such an inviting painting! I love coffee and feel like I can just jump into one of your cups (the right one - that one calls me). And you know that I love crackled anything.... lovely!

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  24. NordljusMarch 11, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    These look so inviting! I really like all the different textures you put together here. And I simply love crackle!

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  25. PiaRomMarch 11, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    wonderful cameron! This looks sooo cosy ♥

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  26. Mikko TyllinenMarch 11, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    very beautiful Cameron!

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  27. AnnabelleMarch 11, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Warm and whimsical and now I desire a cup ; )
    Luv the swirls, dots and crackle in this work, makes it a very beautiful piece.

    Annabelle ; )

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  28. *jean*March 11, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    that just makes me happy...you got a good crackle going on there too! happy PPF!

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  29. Heather HenryMarch 11, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So super cute! Loving this one....well, I think I just love all your works of art. So awesome! :)

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  30. Jennifer MichelleMarch 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Ahhh your mad creating inspires me so much. I am wanting to dive into paints immediately. This piece is so sweet, and well, welcoming! I love the crackle effect! It looks extra homey.

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  31. TriciaMarch 11, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    This is such an awesome piece - I love it! I love to drink coffee, so I always enjoy art with coffee as a subject. Happy PPF!
    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  32. Lisa Graham March 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Cameron...those are prettiest coffee cups. Now I want some. : )

    You do such pretty detail work...I may have said that before.

    Thank you for the anniversary wishes.
    : )

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  33. GeckostoneMarch 11, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Nice touch with the lace!Beautiful painting!Deb

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  34. UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Oh WOW!! I just love how your coffee cups look.. Your steam swirls look amazing..

    Happy PPF..

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  35. HeARTworksMarch 12, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Wonderful! Great used of the crackled effect! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  36. AnnaMarch 12, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    thank you for stopping by and leaving a nice comment. I sat and read your blog for quite awhile. Being an artist and mother, still trying to figure out how to "do that". Its easier now that I only have one little one at home..... and 20 something years of practice! Love this altered book and the adorable Bed bugs picture you painted for a friends nursery. Happy PPF- even tho it is Monday!! wink!

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  37. WrightStuffMarch 12, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I'm just enjoying a coffee now :)

    I'm all behind on my PPF visits but better late than not at all.

    Thank you for letting me post about your art - I wrote a quick little something on my blog about you today :)

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  38. UnknownMarch 12, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Amazing piece! Love the cracklée!!

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  39. Kristin DudishMarch 12, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    The warmth of this is great! And I agree that crackled anything is cool :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  40. peggy gattoMarch 12, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    this is just a delight!!!!!!!!

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  41. CazMarch 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Oh that looks so inviting :-)

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  42. FLOMarch 12, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I love this painting with all these material effects
    ;)

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  43. Annie LightbulbMarch 13, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    oooh, like your painting! So good to ind you again. I changed my blog and couldn't find everyone. Saw your face on a comment on Natasha's. So good to see you! :D Julie

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  44. manomijMarch 13, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    It's just gorgeous Cameron and wished you were closer by to have a nice cuppa like that with you! I am a coffee girl!!!
    I hope I see you on skype soon. I am around on friday :)
    ManonXx

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  45. JessiVilleMarch 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Love this Cam! I too like the crackling you did on the tabletop. Fab. mixed media work! I also saw your beautiful artwork on Lisa's blog yesterday!
    Jessi xox

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  46. Daniele ValoisMarch 13, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    oh my goodness. You're incredible. I am feeling inadequate!

    I love love love this!

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  47. Theresa MacNaughtonMarch 13, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    WOW, Cam! That is really awesome! What a great housewarming gift that is. :) Great work!!!

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  48. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I love this...it's making me want something hot to drink! I'm making bunnies today....hop by when you can! ♥

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