ATC's with the Citra Solv Backgrounds...

This background reminded me so much of the swirling motion of the ocean. The girl is from Paper Whimsy.

The background here is rather dark and mysterious, sort of like the guy. I used some decorative tape and the labels are from Art Chix.

The background here reminds me of the painting Starry Night by Van Gogh.

The girl is from Paper Whimsy. I used my Derwent Inktense pencils over the background to add some color. I lightly used my water brush to blend.


Thought I would share some finished pieces using the Citra Solv backgrounds. I used them solely as backgrounds. I am still playing and experimenting with them. I will share more results as I go along ...

Back grounds for My Soul Journal

These are just some of the background papers I am making for my Soul Journal. I find that every time I do a project I am going to use some of the paint or ink to make a background sheet. This has been a lot of fun. With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays it can be hard to concentrate on any one thing for very long. Making these backgrounds has been a creative release. Just lay down some card stock, watercolor paper, canvas paper and let the paint and or ink fly.. You will feel really good when you are finished.

Leftover acrylic paint and ink applied with various tools to card stock.

Acrylic paint on cardstock. Applied with credit card.

Acrylic paint on bristol board, applied with five inch bristle brush.

Dictionary text glued to cardstock. Then acrylic paint applied with foam brush over punchilla - sequin waste. Layers and layers of paint applied over a period of time. Build up layers slowly.

Sprayed inks on dry water color paper.

Acrylic paint an ink applied with credit card, punchilla waste, and foam brush.