Welcoming summer ...

footstool make over; bohemian style !!

The stool was not something antique, or well made for that matter, the lady who had it at her yard sale asked $2 for it. When I saw it I immediately thought of a make over.

I used folk art paint for the surface and, for the decorative patterns.

Neon coloured pom-poms added extra colour and texture that I had in mind. I enjoyed myself doing this project.
And, today's weather was just so warm and sunny, I took it out to the park to take these pictures.



-digital art-

I also experimented with a new art application which was I found in my Galaxy phone ;it also includes a pen that you can use it for drawing and, for writing which is great. But I think, I prefer the ipad better for digital drawings because it has a wider screen.

DiGiTaL ArT-11

These were done, using  the Ipad drawing application Procreate.

Winter inspirations ..................

Have a wonderful day!!

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xxx,
Gaia

DiGiTaL ArT - 10

Couple of recent drawings done on the IPAD.

vitamin C :)

tropical flowers

I am looking forward to the weekend, to continue crocheting my Granny Squares !! 

Thank you for stopping by,

xxx,

Gaia

DiGiTaL ArT - 9

Few more sketches using the IPAD application for art. 

Having tea in a paper cup;

Some tired shoes after lots of walking around;

The sketch below I did while taking the street car, unfortunately I could not add more details as my stop   came too soon. I am thinking of compiling a series of shoes on the go.

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Until next time,

xxx,
Gaia

DiGiTaL ArT - 8

This Easter long weekend has given me extra time to spend on my creative work.  I am glad that I don't have a wake up early, and no work on Monday :)

I spent most of today sketching on the IPAD.

My special corner

Breakfast

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Until next time,

xxx,
Gaia

DiGiTaL ArT -7

A morning and an afternoon spent sketching again, using the IPAD. 

simple heart

I should have spent little more time detailing the pendant.

books to read

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Until next time,

Gaia

DiGiTaL ArT - 6

Couple of weekend doodling on  the IPAD, art application; procreate.

Papaya, Pomegranate  and Apricots

I am quite happy with the way the slice of papaya turned out. But, I could not spend the same amount of time on the other objects as natural light does not lasts for long these days.

Shadows...

In this picture I was wanting to capture shadows of the vase and the flowers; well.. I am not very pleased with the final result.

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Until next project,

xxx,
Gaia

DiGiTaL ArT -5

Couple more of my IPAD art using the application 'procreate'. They did not turn out perfect but I do like the experience. I need to try and try.

empty or not ?

Old City Hall

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Until next project,

xxx,
Gaia

The Weekend

Another still life painted using IPAD application 'procreate'.

half a pomegranate

Would you like a piece?




A mat for the meditation bench..

These colourful  pieces of brocade were given to me by a Japanese friend of mine. I did not know what type of project I would use them for until  recently; I thought of making mat for my meditation bench. Like most of my crafts this again all hand pieced and sewn. I had some polyester batting which I used for the middle. I would have liked it to have little more width, but I did not have enough material.

blue satin was a find from the thrift store

some black raw silk for the edges

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Until next time,

xxx,

Gaia

Digital Art- Still Life 4

My weekend digital art ;

Red Pears

Breakfast

Figs

Once the pictures are transferred from the IPAD to the desktop, the resolution of the pictures does become a little bit different. I do know the correct term to explain it though.

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Until next time,

Gaia

Still Life 3

Few more of my still life artwork, by using the IPAD application 'procreate'. 

Breakfast

Snacks

Water bottle

Geranium

Which one do you like the most?

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xxx,

Gaia

Still Life 2

Earrings
Couple of my recent attempts on IPAD application 'procreate'.

Lamp

Thanks for stopping by...

Until the next project,
xxx,
Gaia

Still Life

I created these using an application called procreate on IPAD. It is fast, and you can draw without any worry about paint getting all over your clothes. :)  However, I  found it difficult to do finer lines and shading, as it is hard to maneuver the tip of your finger the way one does with the paint brush.

glass pitcher

                                                               
I enjoyed my first experience and look forward to do few more....

light

tulips

What do you think of these ? Do I get an A for effort ? :)

xxx,

Gaia