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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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United By Art: Natalia Danilina

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 # 5: Natalia Danilina

Country: Russia

Natalia stopped by my blog a few weeks ago showing love for Jaszmurka.  I clicked on her link and was there for quite some time delving into her blog.  I am just fascinated by her scrapbook pages, art journal pages, atcs, and cards.  I mean even her banner for her blog is so adorable.  She plays around with her style and totally loves bright colors...ahh a girl after my own heart.  Take a look at her blog and find some inspiration! 

 

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United By Art: Jaszmurka

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 #4: Jaszmurka

Country: Poland

I found Jasmurka through Pinterest.  I was immediately blown away and had to go read more about her.  I am telling you these Polish girls really know how to create art.  What i found at her blog was nothing short of amazing.  I could spend hours on her blog not only looking at her art but reading her posts.  She's got this wonderfully quirky sense of humor that makes me smile.  I hope you will jump into her blog and take a look around at her beautiful creations. 

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