13 Arts September Challenge ~ Discover

Hello, everyone! 

Well, once again we have made it to September! 

It is still hot here in Texas but I am dreaming of some cool, crisp Fall weather. 

We have a really cool challenge this month over at the 13 Arts Blog. 

I interpreted it as a color challenge and also wanted to add some Rust Effects to go along with the Urban Decay featured in a few of the images. 

These are 3 of the grand boys having a fun-filled afternoon. I left the photo in color as some of the mood board colors are there. I did some distressing and tearing while I rusted my chicken wire with the Rusty Bronze Rust Effect Powder and the Rust Reagent. 

Of course, I prepared my background with clear gesso, did some random stamping with the new 

Numbers Stamp. Then I added some stenciling with the gorgeous Grungy Butterflies Stencil. I accentuated the stencil with my Rainbow Color Duo Turquoise and my Amber Color Glow. 

Next it was a matter of finalizing my design placement and getting the texture and color balance just like I wanted it. 

For added texture I used some of our Colored Grit ~ Yellow Sand. 

You can see that a little better right here .. as well as the Rust Effect on the chicken wire. 

I finished with some gesso dabbing and paint splattering. 

Although this did not turn out exactly as I planned, I am pleased with these results. 

Here is the inspiration photo:

Isn't it amazing? 

Thanks for coming by! 

See you soon! 

Sandi

13 Arts Products used:

Moonflowers Paper from Under the Stars

Shine Paper from Under the Stars

Under the Stars Ephemera Pack

Grungy Butterflies Stencil

Numbers Stamp

Rusty Bronze Rust Effect Powder

Rust Reagent

Clear Gesso

White Gesso

Modeling paste

Gel Medium

Ecru Sisal

Ayeeda Matte Paint

Amber Color Glow

Rainbow Color Duo Turquoise

Scarlet Water Ink

Patina Bronze Mist

Turquoise Chalk Mist

13 Arts Flowers

Metal Insects

Colored Grit ~ Yellow Sand