Tuesday 4 December 2012

Andy Skinner Class At The Craft Barn

On sunday I had a great time doing an Andy Skinner workshop at the Craft Barn. The workshop was Industrial Mixed Media Stix 2. I had no idea what that was until I got there but knew it would be fun whatever it was! I met up with a few ladies that I know from blogland and met some others too.

The workshop used Stix 2 Texture Mounting Sheets. We were each given a sheet which Andy had printed with a variety of industrial images. This meant that we all had the same starting point but I have to say, we ended with very individual results.

We used a mix of different techniques including resist, stamping, stencilling, collage, paint, ink, pastels and probably some I can't remember as well! If you haven't been to an Andy Skinner class, check out his blog as he does workshops in various places as well as online courses. His blog and website are well worth a visit if you've never been before (I'm picking up my advertising fee later!!).

I'm not sure what I'm going to use my piece for but even my husband liked it and said why don't you frame it? - he normally says things like: 'very nice dear, but what does it do?'. I'm sure you know the type!!

Here's what I made:

Lots of layers make up this finished piece. It's now inside a heavy book to flatten it so excuse the curly look!

I find that different elements are still popping out at me despite making this and looking at it in various stages.

I love this image and made sure she remained very visible on the piece.

Think I forgot to mention die cuts in my long list of techniques! I want to work on the area around the letters a little more and perhaps soften the graphite which I started to add at the last minute.

Another wonderful image and the barbed wire stamp is one of Andy's fab images (as were all the stamps we used).

That's it for now. Hope you found the post interesting. Let me know what you think.



31 comments:

  1. Wow ! I love what you've done. A class well worth taking !
    Hugs, Amy

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  2. Wow - an amazing piece so full of technique and detail, but most importantly as a whole piece of art it is so full of atmosphere... it draws and holds the eye and mind - riveting!
    Alison x

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  3. Will certainly check out Andy Skinner's website, your finished piece is fantastic.

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  4. I'm drooling here Julia (and it's not due to the cold!!!) This is one heck of a piece of art. Thank you for taking so many close up shots - the time and attention to detail lavished on this means it deserves to be seen this way. Love the multiple overstamping and the use of diecuts for dimension and texture. More please?! Hugs, Jenny x

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  5. Hi
    My lovely friend Alison attended and shared her art on her blog (craftytrog) and I was blown away by it as I am by yours.
    I said to Alison that the depth to the piece was wonderful and loved the use of imagery.
    Stunning piece Julia and deserves to be framed.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  6. It's beautiful Julia, and what a wonderful compliment from your husband! I hope you do frame it! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  7. Well I would like to shake your husbands hand as it so deserves to be framed Julia, I had such an enjoyable day with you all.... and it was nice to see you on your best behaviour for a change!! LOL....(I'm joking:)

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  8. Brilliant, I so wish I had made it. what a beautiful canvas, loads of ideas for me to use ;) lol
    I love all the areas of interest and the different layers. not sure where to start looking first. I can not wait till the club starts in Jan

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  9. wow wow and WOW !!!! I LOVE IT, it is such a fab make , love trace x
    can you tell I love it!!!

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  10. Wow you all look like you had a great time, this is the third one I've commented on!! They all look fabulous.

    Sam xxx

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  11. Looks great, I would have liked to be there, too! Hugs, Valerie

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  12. I'm just plain JEALOUS cos I couldn't be there. This is just stunning - love it lots!

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  13. WOWOWOW....Julia a class from Andy himself...lucky you!!!
    And your creation...breathless....how artistic and impressive.
    Does Andy come to The Netherlands too, to give classes?????
    Please, beg him....:-))


    hugs, Alie

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  14. Julia this is absolutely stunning my lovely, you must be so so proud. I'm delighted to hear that DH loves it too and rightly so!!!! Have fun finding, or indeed making, a frame to do this glorious work of art proud.
    Huge hugs sweetie x x x x

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  15. I've been waiting to see this and WOW! I hope you frame this as it is stunning.

    Maggie xx

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  16. I can see that you had lots of fun Julia - love the colours you chose!

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  17. This is way different than I've seen, and I LOVE IT!!! A frame is indeed worthy here! Love the bold brights and the images are wonderful...excellent layers!

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  18. This is just stunning Julia! I love every bit of it, the wonderful colours, the stamps, the techniques. Just amazing!! I've also seen Alison's and her's is quite different although you all started from the same base. How I would LOVE to attend a class with Andy Skinner - you obviously all had a great time.

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  19. You lucky girl. Wish I didn't live so far away. Love your work.

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  20. What a stunnig piece of Art Julia.
    I wish i was there and also could have done this workshop.
    Greetings Janny

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  21. Looks stunning Julia and bet a good time was had by all :)
    Von ♥

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  22. Hi Julia, sorry it's been a while since I've visited, life has just taken over this last couple of weeks and I just can't seem to get back into blogging, but I've sat down with a cup of tea to try and catch up with some of my favourite bloggers!! This canvas is just stunning - fabulous colours and I just love the faces. Your other stunner has to be your angel tag - it's absolutely gorgeous. Okay dokes, off to do some more catch ups! TTFN. xx

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  23. I'm with your husband here (don't know why you're complaining? He comments much more eloquent than mine LOL) - why don't you frame it? It looks breathtaking gorgeous! Love the vibrant colors and the gorgeous elements on it ...
    Hugs, Suzanne xxx

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  24. Wow, I'm missing words, that's breathtaking. Love the whole piece, think it's a fantastic idea to frame it.

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  25. It looks fantastic Julia! Wasn't it a brilliant class?! xx

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  26. Oh Wowwwwww, this is absolutely WONDERFUL. Just WONDERFUL !!!! Coco x

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  27. I can't believe it's a week ago since Andy's fabulous workshop.
    Your piece looks wonderful, I love the way you framed the face with the barbed wire stamp.
    xxx Hazel.

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  28. This is absolutely amazing Julia! xxx

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  29. I'm not surprised your hubby likes it! It's wonderful...and since it came from a man-teacher... I enjoyed so much, too, a class i've taken with Andy.

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  30. This is amazing! I love the warm, rich colors and the layers of stamping and painting are gorgeous!
    LOL at the husband response! I usually get "Oh, that's nice."

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Juliax