Wednesday, July 10, 2013

WOYWW birds have flown

... or they are about to. All packaged up just waiting to go in the mail box! (pics below)
So, look, new stuff on my work area ...


Yes, like many others, I have succumbed to the allure of Pan Pastels! (No Neet, I didn't need them, but I sure did WANT them!)  I had some reservations, mainly to do with having some old boxes of artist's pastels which I haven't touched for years and the possibility of making chalk dust to breath was not appealing.  Anyway, the chalk dust is minimal, and I used hair spray for fixative. And it's all good!
With the kit came a link to a tutorial for the canvas you can see. I couldn't wait to get started and am fairly pleased with the result.

As for those birds that have been hanging around for the last few weeks, here is how they ended up ...



Gates open ...


Now I am having a very strange battle with blogger at the moment,
so I think I had better quit while I'm ahead :)
WOYWW comes to you, every Wednesday,
courtesy of Julia at the Stamping Ground.


   
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18 comments:

  1. KrishaJuly 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Rosa, Great journal page, I've not tried Pan Pastels.....yet. Like you have something similar in my art drawer.
    Krisha #5

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 10, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I just used some pan pastels recently, and didn't realize they had to be set. Talk about spreading the colors all over the place with my fingers whenever I moved anything. glad you didn't have that problem. Love your colors and artwork, too. Happy WOYWW from #2.

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  3. SilviaJuly 10, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Love the Bird Book and how the gate opens and closes. I am not even going to bother ever trying Pan Pastels have enough trouble with normal artist pastels
    Happy WOYWW
    Silvia#32

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  4. HelenJuly 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Love Pan Pastels - hope you do too. the journal page looks just great. Have a lovely day. Helen 17

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  5. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsJuly 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    ah more of the beloved PP interested you bought a set .. decided again it myself but well love the flower piece you have created and bird too well done! thanks so much for sharing and happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #35

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  6. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 10, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Roz, I should clarify that I didn't spread the pan pastels with my fingers, but got traces of the dusty stuff all over my fingers, which I spread all over the piece when I was in the process of scanning it. Thanks for the comment.

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  7. ClaireJuly 10, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I really must try these pan pastels - love your creation!
    happy WOYWW and have a fun week :)
    no. 31

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  8. Belinda BassonJuly 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Yes you do NEED the pans...They are stunning to work with and I love your project. #62

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  9. Julie LeeJuly 10, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Super art work and those birds just get better and better. I am quite sad to think they've flown the nest now! Julie Ann #55

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  10. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    What lovely work! I have not gone for pan pastels as I have many many art materials already.
    Karen #63

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  11. NeetJuly 10, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Glad I made the correct forecast last week LOL. Well, you have done a fabulous canvas with them - I am so impressed, it is gorgeous. I didn't get a tute with mine but then maybe I bought mine as separate pots. What a shame as I am about to try them on canvas.
    Love how you used your birds - was the background with PP's as well? Very impressive and I love the gate.
    Thanks for sharing - and visiting me earlier - I have been gabbing on the phone.
    Hugs, Neet xx 9

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  12. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Great work, love what you have done with the pastels.

    Lynda #82

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  13. sandra deJuly 10, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Wow, the bird pages a gorgeous. Looks like you are having a great time with the pan pastels and lovely colour choice. Do you need the special brush or can you use the make up thingees?
    Sandra de @84

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  14. glitterandglueJuly 10, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Hello Ros. Lovely work on your desk. Have fun with the pan pastels.
    Margaret #66

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  15. roffeycreationsJuly 10, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Rosa - pan pastels - mmm yes I have a huge collection of chalks and pastels that hardly get touched - mainly cos I have so many other forms of colouring stuff - H20's. Tombows, pencils, paint etc... its like they say - spoilt for choice - lol - Have a great week - Happy WOYWW - Mxx #89

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  16. AnonymousJuly 11, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I still am thinking about buying PP, but they are quite expensive in my country. But your work looks so beautiful!
    Happy WOYWW
    Gabriele 58

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  17. Lisa-JaneJuly 11, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    That's a beautiful canvas! Especially amazing for your first go at them. I'd love to try them.

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  18. CazzyJuly 11, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Happy WOYWW Rosa!

    I haven't get got my hands on any Pan Pastels, and can't use hairspray anywhere near me, so would have to find something else if it is needed!

    I LOVE how your birds turned out, that is stunning!

    Cazzy x #123

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