February 22, 2013

Patterned Painting



For this painting, I thought it'd be fun to create a pattern in the background before I started. I've been making my own stamps, so that's where I began. I used Distress Ink to stamp with because I like the idea of creating neutral outlines to paint in, on, or around. I thrive with boundaries like this. I know that sounds counter-artistic, but it's something that works  well for me. This is going to be fun!

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  1. Lisa Graham February 22, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Wow Catherine...I love your stamps. Never really considered carving my own until now. I like to use stamps in my paintings, but when I use a store-bought pattern it doesn't seem like the work is entirely my own.

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    1. Catherine DentonFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      That's always how I've felt too, which is what led me to design some of my own. It's really addicting once you get in the "groove" of it. ;)

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  2. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Love the stamp idea!

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  3. Rebecca GomezFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Cool. I've started an art journal recently and I can definitely see carving some of my own stamps for some of the pages.

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    1. Catherine DentonFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      I hope you try it; but I'll warn you it's addicting, Rebecca. :)

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  4. WrightStuffFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Those stamps look delicious - are they strawberry and peach flavour perhance??

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  5. IvyFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Fabulous, love the pattern and the color! HPPF!

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  6. peggy aplSEEDSFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Having fun with a painting is always a good way to go! How lovely to make your own stamps

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  7. bellefrogworksFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Those stamps are wonderful. I have what I need to carve some - now I just need to do it. It's a great background and I love that the background (which may not be very visible when you are done) has a pattern to it. HPPF

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    1. Catherine DentonFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:31 PM

      It's really fun once you get the hang of it! You're right, it may not be very visible in the end, but I love having it there. :)

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  8. Tracey FKFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    that is a fab background and sure it will inspire a wonderful piece of work...xx

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  9. paulineFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    these are so beautiful... i know nothing about carving stamps, but you make me wanna run out and buy myself some "stamping stuff"! Great patterns... xox

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  10. GigglesFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Good job I love them....I have wanted to make stamps for ages...I must get some erasers and give it a shot....thanks for the reminder!

    Hugs Giggles

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  11. FayeFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful. I love making patterned papers, but I don't know much about making my own stamps.

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    1. Catherine DentonFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:54 PM

      I love making patterned papers too, Faye. This is somewhat like that. :)

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  12. Linda KunsmanFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    look at all those fun stamp patterns!!!Stamp carving gets addictive doesn't it...

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  13. JessFebruary 24, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    You're so clever to make your own stamps! I get in such a mess trying to stamp and yours looks so neat. I must try harder! ;) xx

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    1. Catherine DentonFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:55 PM

      Don't let it fool you, Jess, the lines are crooked. ;)

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  14. CatFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    beautiful Catherine
    I love the patterns...
    I have been up to facilitating my last "you Matter" workshop
    it was a beautiful day, making me feel a little melancholy today with it being the last...
    but in saying that
    new opportunities are on the horizon : )

    love and light

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    1. Catherine DentonFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM

      Sounds like a perfect day, Cat, and happy for you about new opportunities. :)

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  15. Lynn CohenFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Very cool stamps! You did well and they look excellent on the page as well! Have fun with these. HPPF!

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  16. JKWFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I like the stamps for the background. What a fun project. Blessings, Janet PPF

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