Another Paint Party Friday!

Last week, time got away from me and I didn't get to attend 
Paint Party Friday

 I didn't want to miss out this week, so I spent some time with my journal and decided to show you this page.

This was a face that I was unhappy with so I just gessoed over the part I didn't like and added some collage,  journaling and more paint!
I like the texture the gesso and papers added.






I still love to try and paint faces.


Here's a little peek at another journal page I'm working on using oil pastels and acrylic paint. 
I'm already calling this
"When the Sun Goes Down in the Desert" 
You'll know why when you see the finished piece. 


Thanks for dropping by! 
I do hope you'll stop by and see the works of some of the other artists at PPF! 

Happy weekend my friends!
Becca 

Comments

Theresa said…
Lovely journal pages! Stunning colors! Happy PPF! Theresa
October 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Anonymous said…
A beautiful painted face. I like the collage effect you have created too.
October 20, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Steph said…
I love the layers on this page...and a beautiful portrait too... happy PPF!
October 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Joni Nickrent said…
Beautiful work...love the textures in your backgrounds! POP ART MINIS
October 21, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Diane said…
Love your style in these. It's so theraputic just to create in a journal. I've had a little free time to do this in the last few days, and I just feel better.
October 21, 2011 at 2:54 AM
Anonymous said…
I enjoy the faces you do. They are wide-eyed and innocent looking.
October 21, 2011 at 5:30 AM
Anonymous said…
I love this - the colours and the way the script comes through.
October 21, 2011 at 5:48 AM
SHERI COOK said…
The painted face collage is great! I really like her...Happy PPF!
October 21, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Tracy said…
Ooo... this is a wonderful journal page, Becca! I love the broken mirror/glass affect you've achieve with the shapes. And your faces are so lovely. I wish my lips looked that good... LOL! Very FUN what you've got going with the oil pastels--can't wait to see more! I've longed preferred chalky pastels, but have in recent months been loving oil pastels more & more. ;o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))
October 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM
carlarey said…
I am always intrigued by layered journal pages like these. I just don't have the time (or the patience) to work like this. Does each page take you days and days to finish?
October 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Cynthia Schelzig said…
Gorgeous...love all the texture and the way you photographed it in the shade of your blinds....very cooool.
Have a great weekend!
October 21, 2011 at 6:34 AM
EVA said…
These pages look great. Looking forward to seeing more of the second - love the colours!
October 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Ashley Sisk said…
These are so beautiful - love your talent!
October 21, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Mary C. Nasser said…
LOVING the texture of the gestured papers! Very inspiring!

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mary C. Nasser Art Blog
October 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Mary C. Nasser said…
Sorry, I meant "gessoed" not "gestured" papers. :)
My bad.
October 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Dianne said…
Love the textures!
October 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Geri said…
Journal pages look great - I'm looking forward to seeing the finished "desert" piece!
October 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Catherine said…
That's the most wonderful thing about being crafty ~ you can creatively hide any parts you aren't happy with! Your painting looks wonderful Becca!

Happy Weekend to you!
xo Catherine
October 21, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Lesley Edmonds said…
So many layers and so much texture! Love both your pages especially the glorious sun!
October 21, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said…
Totally love the texture. And I'm always inspired by eyes. :)
October 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM
lilylovekin said…
I like how there are no mistakes, you can take something you dislike and make it wonderful. I love all the added stuff to your woman's face. Have a great week-end.
October 21, 2011 at 9:44 AM
carol l mckenna said…
Awesome art work ~ love your style! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
October 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Lorraine Young Pottery said…
I love the soft brown tones and the blue eyes are beautifully done!
Great work.
Lorraine :-}
October 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Virtual Boy said…
Awesome textures and colors in this piece, love her intense eyes!

// -T.W-
October 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Kristin Dudish said…
Gorgeous textures! I love that you made over something you didn't care for into something wonderful :)

Looking forward to what develops from the sneak peek...

xo
Kristin
October 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
You're doing more than trying my friend.
You're doing it, and doing it beautifully!!!
I love each one of these; even the one you were unhappy with. My favorite? The last one here. Really so artistic.
Have a wonderful weekend Becca!
xo
October 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Netty said…
Happy PPF, great layers and loads of interest with the textures. x
October 21, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Unknown said…
Stunning Becca, love the texture and colors! Glad you made it to PPF this week with this wonderful work. Cant wait to see when the sun goes down in the desert finished. xx
October 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM
manomij said…
That bottom one is my total favourite!
ManonX
October 21, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Julie said…
I love the layers and textures, so pretty.
October 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Janet said…
I like how the face seems to be peeking out through all the layers. She's beautiful!
October 21, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Daniele Valois said…
She is very beautiful, and the photos of her are incredible!
October 21, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Tracey FK said…
love seeing the details up close as well... it really adds to the appreciation of the finished page. happy PPF
October 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Katie said…
That worked out beautifully!! And your photos are gorgeous!
October 21, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said…
Hi Becca, I love your crocheted and tatted flowers and butterflies. So very pretty. And your artwork, painting, journaling is always beautiful! We've cooled off a tad bit more around here. So nice to throw open the doors and enjoy a bit of a morning breeze. Hope you have a super Saturday. Best wishes, Tammy
October 21, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Ileana said…
That's what I like to paint too...portraits, and I want to start writing quotes in my new sketchbook along with those faces. Love all that stuff!! You did a fine job with your girl...collage works!
October 22, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Unknown said…
I had a painting last month that I didn't like the face so much, so I put gesso over a portion of it started over, leaving a portion of her face. I love painting. It freedom at it best. If you don't love something you cover it and go fresh. Love this...thanks for sharing your thoughts. (btw. I usually hate it when bloggers add music, but your chimes are truly awesome. )
October 22, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Martha Kisling said…
I love all of the great texure that you created. Great idea to add gesso and collage to something you weren't sure you liked - that is the great thing about mixed media, you can just keep adding layers until you are happy with it!
October 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Catherine said…
Very nice and i love your flowers.I put your blog button on mine. Have a nice weekend Catherine
October 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Georgianna said…
Great idea, Becca, to use gesso to recreate the image that you weren't happy with. The results are wonderful!

Wishing you a lovely Sunday! – g
October 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Pamela said…
Hi Becca!!! I love seeing your art! Beautiful!
I have the whole weekend off!!
I been working hard on my barn getting everything set up for my sale. I still have to make the tags for everything it would be so cool if you where here to make them with me!!
I will have to take photos when i am finished!
Hope you are having a restful weekend !
Pamela xo
October 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Torunn said…
Fantastic beautiful face. You have your own style and makes it so great.
October 23, 2011 at 2:21 AM
Heather Foust said…
Love both the pieces!!! Love all the testure!!! Happy PPF!
October 23, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Unknown said…
These pages look Fabulous! Love all the collage work.
October 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Rosie Grey said…
These look wonderful, Becca! I love all your talents! It's always such a pleasure to come here and see all that different and beautiful art!
October 24, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Linda Vincent said…
Wonderful artwork Becca.....I especially love that second photo. Fabulous textures!
October 25, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Lisa Graham said…
Hello Becca! Your pages look beautiful! I love your time piece...very very warm and artsy.

I'm off to your other blog posts to see what you've been up to...been on vacation...going home today.

Your music is so soothing : )
October 26, 2011 at 7:33 AM
She Who Doodles said…
i kinda like all the texture you get from gessoing over work.
October 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM
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