Friday, 21 July 2023

Not always flying at Styal

Hi everyone, I have another page for Alison's 'Come Fly With Me' theme at Art Journal Journey.

We had a lovely day out at Styal Mill gardens yesterday, the weather was kind to us and we took a packed lunch. The gardens looked great and the birds were perched on branches enjoying the sun too!

I used two stencils overlaid to make the background - the mesh and a script one and used Faded Denim Distress Ink. I stamped one of my favourite birds from Crafty Individuals and used Derwent Inktense pencils to colour it in and then used my water brush to blend.

The quote is a Paper Artsy one by Lin Brown.

Here are some photos of Styal





The scent of this pink Sweet pea is wonderful





There was a bird of prey flying around but couldn't get a shot as it disappeared over the trees








Thanks for looking, Chris






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6 comments:

  1. craftytrog21 July 2023 at 19:28:00 BST

    Great photos Chris, and a beautiful page for my AJJ theme too.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Alison x

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  2. My name is Erika.21 July 2023 at 23:52:00 BST

    I love your little art bird CHris. He really stands out on your delicate background. And Stayl looks beautiful. Those log critters are great, and dahlias are blooming already. Here they won't bloom until a little longer. Have a great weekend. hugs-Erika

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  3. Cloudia22 July 2023 at 02:30:00 BST

    Such a perfect beautiful summer's day! Thank you. Aloha!

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  4. Elkes Lebensglück22 July 2023 at 07:51:00 BST

    So pretty this journal page and wonderful photos!
    Happy Weekend, hug Elke

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  5. Bleubeard and Elizabeth23 July 2023 at 09:59:00 BST

    I love how you treated that background of your journal page and that bird is so well colored, too. This is absolutely perfect for Alison's theme at AJJ.

    Beautiful photos of Styal. LOVE that butterfly in the firs photo. Those tree roots look menacing. Cute wooden sculpture of the mice. Thanks for sharing these lovely gardens, Chris.

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  6. Joan23 July 2023 at 13:37:00 BST

    Love your page Chris, such delicate colours and a beautiful bird


    Joan x

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