Thursday, July 25, 2013

Playing with Mica Paints and Sprays



 These backgrounds were originally part of the same creation.
I used everything shiny I could find including Pearl Ex which
I rubbed onto the surface and sprayed with hair spray to set. 
The butterflies are part of a set I had made earlier (see here).
The mermaid was drawn onto white card stock and colored 
with Prismacolor pencils. Both will be used as greetings cards.
These are my entries for Paint Party Friday for this week.


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33 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenJuly 25, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    amazing Faye!

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  2. UunaJuly 25, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Greeting from summer vacation. It was very nice little trip.

    Your mermaid is so beautiful and sweet. Butterflies fly soon to some birhtday person, I think, they are so wonderful.

    I have in my blog side the picture of blue bird. Klicking that bird You can find my new blog, where all my friends and readers can change cards. This is not ATC, because they are so small. Come to visit :-)

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  3. NettyJuly 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Both beautiful paintings Faye, hugs Annette x

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  4. Ritu DuaJuly 26, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous and the colors are superb :)

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  5. Lynn CohenJuly 26, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Really, hairspray? Fab, both! HPPF!

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  6. PaintingWriteJuly 26, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    lovely colours in both pieces and I love the pearlescent shimmery effect you achieved. I love that you used hairspray as a fixative!

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  7. Valerie-JaelJuly 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful work, love the shimmer. Valerie

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  8. GigglesJuly 26, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Love the background...so beautiful Faye!! Really makes the mermaid pop!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. Danielle v/d HorstJuly 26, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Very beautiful Faye is so much movement in the mermaid beautiful happy Danielle

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  10. soulbrushJuly 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Ooh I do love the mermaid one.Happy PPF friend.

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  11. IvyJuly 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I adore your mermaid, she's so beautiful! HPPF!

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  12. Linda KunsmanJuly 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    such gorgeous shimmering projects Faye! Those backgrounds are wonderful!

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  13. The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJuly 26, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Cool! I've used acrylic medium as a binder with my Pearl Ex, but now I have to try hairspray. Blessings!

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  14. Renee!July 26, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I love them, Faye! Mica is just a fun thing to work with... it almost makes the work magical!
    Stopping in from PPF to say hello...
    have an artful weekend!
    Renee xoxo
    http://www.fussitup.blogspot.com/2013/07/dreaming-and-paint-party-friday.html

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  15. sharonJuly 26, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    They are magical Faye, just love the mermaid.

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  16. Susan MJuly 26, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Love all your shiny projects Faye ! Your butterflies are gorgeous!

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  17. AnnJuly 26, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Gorgeous, really love the one with the butterflies.

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  18. GlorV1July 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Love your mermaid. Very magical scene.:)
    gloria

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  19. Ilona HeimböckelJuly 26, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    These are two sweet pieces! I love the colors and the addition of the butterflies and mermaid!

    Happy PPF
    Ilona xx

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  20. ArielJuly 26, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Faye, I love the shine on both the pieces. The butterflies and the mermaid are very pretty too.
    SusaN

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  21. NicolaJuly 26, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Faye, loving these new pieces and I have been taking a look through your previous posts too. I love how your work is influenced by butterflies at the moment, so pretty! Great pieces and loving the shimmery effect. Beautiful mermaid too!

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  22. GinnyJuly 26, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I love the soft and shimmery effect. Both pieces are beautiful.

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  23. ChristineJuly 26, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    They will be beautiful cards, nice texture on the butterflies, you did forget to link to how they are made!

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  24. ChristineJuly 26, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    oh sorry the link does work!

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  25. bellefrogworksJuly 26, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Faye - so beautiful and I am sure the sparkle is wonderful IRL

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  26. Martha from ilove2paintJuly 27, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    So lovely! I have not used mica.... you are tempting me to check them out lol

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  27. Anne MandaJuly 27, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful creations, love the gold and the colors! <3

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  28. JFMJuly 27, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Theses are so lovely and stunning, Faye~

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  29. SAMARAJuly 28, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Oh Faye, this gold is just stunning...you have used it so beautifully. The mermaid just glistens her story away! I love it. HeArtfully and a hug! Samara

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  30. Silvia(Barnie)July 29, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Amazing piecing, love the mica look.

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  31. ErikaJuly 30, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Dear Faye, I love your colors and your amazing mermaid! Gold and turquese is just a dream deam and you fixed them very impressive. Have a wonderful week and late HPPF - Erika

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  32. UnknownJuly 31, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    And what beautiful cards they will be to received when you do. Dxx

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  33. JKWAugust 1, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I love the cards. What a great way to use Pearl ex without getting the hair dryer out. Blessings, Janet PPF

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