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United by Art: France Papillon

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are United by Art.  I love to go blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other people's approaches to mixed media art & scrapbooking.  I like to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United by Art #15: France Papillon

Country: Belgium

I found France through a student of mine.  She told me about France's art journal videos and suggested i check her out.  I love it when people share inspiration with me. France makes all kinds of art including art journals.  She also shares vidoes detailing how she creates in her journals.  I wanted to share with you some of her creations including art journal pages, atcs, tags, canvases, and more.

I love the colors on this journal along with all the texture using tissue paper.  The small tag is beautiful too. 

Love the colorful circles on the right of the atc.  The tree in pink is beautiful.  The pop of the yellow dreamer title is just the right touch.

I love the layers on this canvas.  The dark brown on the background is perfect for all these colors.  I love the textures too!

This homemade journal is stunning.  i love the crackles on the cover along with all the other layers.  The metal rings is so stinking cool.  I love the blue and yellow with the brownish/orange background. 

Love this bright colorful page with the heart taking center stage.  i wish i could see the page in person to sift through all the layers.  I love how she grounds the colorful page with touches of neutrals. 

This cool little piece is actually made out of a cardboard box.  it looks like burnished metal right?  Super cool. 

This never apologies page is so very cool.  i love the mostly monochromatic tone of the piece.  You can see how it all comes together on the video below.

Did you happen to notice a Well Rounded stencil ;) i hope you find France as inspiring as i do.  She shares lots on her blog so make sure you dig deep to see all her creations.

UNITED BY ART: CERIZ

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to go blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other people's approaches to mixed media art & scrapbooking.  I like to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United by Art #14: Ceriz

Country: France

I found Ceriz while browsing through pinterest and fell in love.  i had to click on the layout to go to her blog to see more of her work.  Once i was there i just kept scrolling to see her beautiful pieces.  i love the way she splashes color on her soft (mostly white) backgrounds.  i wanted to share some of Ceriz's stunning pieces and a peek into her studio.

I was really drawn to this page not only for the beautiful aqua color but all those stitches and embellishments that make this page pop!

I love how Ceriz took the color inspiration from the middle of the page and added it to the top.  Crazy in love with the stitches and strings around this page.  

How cute is this framed trio?  I love the way this piece flows.  It's really nicely balanced with the artsy background, images, and title.

i simply adore this layout.  The soft grey background with the beautiful blues & greens is quite stunning with the photo that just POPS with the red flower. 

This monochromatic layout just makes my heart happy.  The touches of black around the page are just the right touch. 

This is the page i found on pinterest that led me to her blog.  i love the ways she has pops of yellow at the top, middle, and bottom right of the page.  The stitching and black accents really finish the page. 

the layout of this page is just awesome.  i completely adore the way she split the photo.  Pure genius. 

While stumbling around her blog, i noticed some of her studio shots.  I love the banner stretched across her space.  It adds color and whimsy to the area.  I also noticed the page protectors on the wall holding her scrapbooking pages and the adorable little organizer on her desk.  Click here to see the blog post with more detail shots.

Thank you Ceriz for letting me share your beautiful pages.

UNITED BY ART: NINE

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

 

I love to go blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other people's approaches to mixed media art & scrapbooking.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United by Art #13: NINE

Country: France

I came across Nine through some blog hopping.  Once site lead me on a trail to another.  You know how it goes.  Pretty soon you end up at a blog you think is so cool but leaves you wondering how you got there.  (and too many back arrows to go through to see).  So here i am at Nine's blog and just loving her art journal pages & layouts.  So very beautiful.  And like me, she has a love of color.  So i wanted to share Nine with you as well as some of her stunning pieces.  

I love the bold word across the page with all the textures.  Love the little phrases embodying her philosophy.

I love the analogous color scheme along with all the layers.  I love that she used a doily and butterfly on a boys page. 

this mostly monochromatic layout is just stunning.  Love the black elements, the eyelets, and the bold use of blue. 

Everywhere i look on this page there is something new to see.  I keep dissecting the layers, like a visual treasure hunt.  I want to reach out and touch this page.

Dude.  The photo.  oh my goodness, the photo.  and once i stop staring at that, i get deeper into the background.  Love the splashes of color and how the name is in color and the "en technicolor" is naked.  genius layout.

the colors are so rich on the art journal page.  I totally love the big bold journaling on the left opposite of more of a soft but strong title on the right.  it speaks volumes.

love the color scheme on this one too plus the strip of green where the blue & yellow collided.  Love the grouping on the left with the triangle of black shapes. 

i just love the layers of this one.  The grouping of everything in the middle.  all the subtle stamped images.  The colors against the black & grey, and the balance of the wood pieces to accent the title and photo.

i leave you with this beautiful heart.  Can you sift through all the bits & pieces to make this gorgeous piece come together?  I could so see this as a print on a wall.  Simply Stunning. 

Thank you Nine for letting me share your fabulous colorful art.

United by Art: Denise Morrison

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United by Art #12: Denise Morrison

Country: Montana, USA

I met Denise through One Little Word.  She started playing along with us and i couldn't help but notice her pages.  Her words, her art really caught my attention.  Then we had a DT call and she applied.  I will never forget her MORE layout.  it was the kind that you find yourself trying to lift the layers to see how it all came together.  When she came on the team, i didn't know i would walk away with such an awesome friend.  Warm, giving, spunky (she's a roller derby girl!), you never know what to expect from this beautiful soul.  She has a way with words.  Go check out her NO post and get wrapped up in her story.  Denise's always one for growing and learning too.  I love seeing what she is up to next, like rocking graffiti like layouts.  She is a whiz with spray paint. Take a look at some her stellar creations. 

Thank you Denise for being a ray of sunshine in my life and letting me share your incredible talent.

United by Art: Louise Nelson

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United by Art #11: Louise Nelson

Country: Australia

I met Louise first through the internet through mutual friends.  While we never conversed really, i couldn't help but to notice Louise and adore her work. It seems our paths kept crossing like we were destined to meet.  We were both part of Nat's Creative Jumpstart, Louise (#8) & Me (#23) and then both were at Winter CHA 2012.  It was time we met in real life!  Louise & i finally got our face to face at the Lily Bee Booth, thanks to Georgia, and just loving her to bits.  I really hope i get another opportunity to sit down and chat with her.  She's is much fun and has incredible pages i just adore.  The texture, the colors, and the white space (ooh the white space) are such eye candy.  This Aussie packs a punch with her awesome designs. Check out these gorgeous creations.

Thank you Louise for finding me at CHA and letting me share your beautiful art.

United By Art: Helena Virpi

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United by Art # 10: Helen Virpi

Country: Italia

I met Helena in person while teaching in Greece at the Kouros Hotel.  We got to spend some time before and after the week long event.  We had a fun filled day in Elina's Jeep exploring Mykonos that i will never forget.  It was an incredible day filled with lots of laughter.  Before that I knew Helena from the Cocoa Daisy Message board.  She is originally from Finland but has lived in Italy for many, many years.  If you ever have the opportunity, ask her how she met her husband.  it's a great tale that i just love.  I have loved watching Helena's skills grow and find her style.  It's filled with beautiful layers upon layers.  Here are some of my favorite pieces. 

Thank you Helena for letting me share your colorful art.

United By Art: Magda/Mumkaa

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United By Art #9: Magda Bolinska (Mumkaa)

Country: UK (originally Poland)

Seriously crushing on Magda style.  I  stumbled upon her blog not too long ago.  I am pretty sure it was through the Art Piaskownica which you should totally check out that site too!  She is the co-creator and it is a fantastic site.  Magda has a very cool clusters of splatters style.  Her art journals are so full of color over book pages.  I love dissecting her layers.  Make sure you check out her December Daily.  Here's a look at some her STUNNING scrapbook pages, art journal pages, and December Daily Album.

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United By Art: Susana Tavares

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United By Art #8: Susana Tavares

Country: Portugal

I met Susana while teaching in Spain.  She was teaching workshops opposite me on both days.  She is such a lovely warm person who really touched my heart and encourage me to artsy play once again.  She was teaching some fabulous workshops including one on drawing faces.  I used to draw a lot but haven't picked up a pencil in quite a long time.  Susana graciously taught us about her faces and showed us her methods to her beautiful works of art.  We would teach all day and then come back to Ellen's to play a bit more.  We just couldn't help ourselves.  Susana radiates warmth, strength, love, and balance.  She is reminded me of some very important things and said just what i needed at those moments.  It was such a joy & pleasure to be around her and i hope one day you get to take one of her workshops.  In the meantime, make sure you check out her blog to see some AMAZING works of art. She is truly a mixed media artist making all kinds of cool art including canvases, jewelry, dolls, etc. She also has an etsy store where she sells her pieces if you are so inclined!  Here are a few of her amazing pieces. 

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United By Art: Valeriya

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United By Art #7: Valeriya

Country: Ukraine

I have been noticing many talented Ukrainian scrapbook artists lately.  I am really enjoying their style and stumbled upon Valerie's blog not too long ago.  She has a very cool refreshing style.  i just love looking at her photos and reading her blog (although i think google translator could use some tweaking on the translation).  She just move to Kiev and details her adventures there.  Take a closer look at her beautiful creations. 

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United By Art: Anna Dabrowska (aka Finnabair)

One of the things i love about this industry, this hobby, this art is how it brings people across the globe together.  How we can find inspiration across the world and bridge our cultural gaps, make new friends, and learn from each other.  Even though we live in so many different places and speak so many different languages, we are united by art.

I love to blog hopping and finding this inspiration, seeing other peoples approach to scrapbooking & mixed media art.  I want to share (with their permission of course) people i find along the way.

United By Art #6: Anna Dąbrowska

Country: Poland

I have known Finn (her nickname, also Finnabair) through many different sources including the Color Room.  This girl is so very talented.  The kind of artist that you would like to just watch them work for a while to see what goes on in her incredibly talented brain.  I love how boldy she mixes in metals & other mixed media with her scrapbooking.  Her color combinations are so unique.  She mixes grungy metals with the palest of greens and makes it look breath-takingly beautiful. Plus i must admit i love any fellow tea drinker!  If you have checked out her blog yet, hurry up!  But be warned, you will be spending some time there checking every thing out!  Here are just a few of my favorites from her. 

 

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