Art Journal Challenge - Colourful

I created this layout for the June art journal challenge at JessicaSprague.com . The theme this month was colourful.

 

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 11 - make a brush set

For lesson 11 we were to create a brush set with a preview into a zip folder. I have decided to upload my preview here and have decided to give you guys access to the brush set on 4shared.com. Here's the preview:

Here is the link to access the brush set on 4shared.com.

Hope you enjoy it!

 

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 10 - make a brush from a scanned image

Lesson 10 was to create a brush from a scanned image.

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 9 - stitching

Lesson 9 had us taking the tag we created in lesson 8 and adding stitches to it using a single stitch brush. We then were to create a tag of a different shape, ink the edges and add a directional jitter stitch.

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 8 - tag with inked edges

Lesson 8 had us creating a tag using the custom shape tool. We then inked the edges with a brush.

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 7 - Putting It All Together

For lesson 7 we were to create a scrapbook page using four of the techniques which we have learned so far. I created a grungy photo mask, I added text with a gradient layer, I made a custom embellishment using the custom shape tool, and I added sanding using brush to my embellishment.

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 5 - Clipping Mask & Text

Lesson 5 in the Brush*Abilities Class had us creating a grunge photo mask to use with a clipped in photo, and had us adding a text brush with a gradient layer.

 

Brush*Abilities Lesson 4 - frame

For lesson 4 we were to use three different types of brushes to create a png frame and then place it over a photo.

Brush*Abilities Class Midweek Challenges #1 & #2

The midweek challenge was to use the various techniques learned in lessons 1 - 3 to create these:

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 3 - element

Lesson 3 had us creating an element using the custom shape and elipse tools and the eraser loaded with a sanding brush, as well as some text. Here's my element:

 

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 2 - Wall Art

Lesson 2 for this class was to create an 8x8 piece of wall art using patterned paper, a journaling brush, a chalk brush and text.

 

Brush*Abilities Class Lesson 1

I've started taking a new class at JessicaSprague.com called Brush*Abilities. Love love love her classes. I have learned so much in the classes I have already taken and can't wait to learn new things about the brush tool in this class. Here's my completed project for lesson #1. It's a 6x6 card where I learned to add a stroke to a brush and learned about jitter and scattering. I think it turned out pretty cute!

 

 

JessicaSprague.com May 2013 Art Journal Challenge {Heart}

 Are you ready for this month's challenge? It is all about HEART!!!

What does the word HEART mean to you?

How do you show your HEART to people?

What fills your HEART with joy?

Do you wear your HEART on your sleeve?

What makes your HEART smile?

 

Here's my completed page:

 

 

Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects {Course Complete}

I have to say I really loved taking the Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects class at JessicaSprague.com. I really truly have loved every single one of her classes. Here are all my finished photos for this class:

 

Lesson 1 : PNG Frames and Word Art

 

Lesson 2 : Brushes

 

Lesson 3 : Create a Vintage, Hand-Tinted Look

 

Lesson 4 :  Clipping Masks

 

Lesson 5 : Textures

Lesson 6 : TTV & Mega-Challenge

Lesson 8 : Type

Lesson 9 : Edge Burn

Lesson 10 : Project Start-to-Finish

 

Lesson 11 : Selective/Spot Recoloring

Lesson 12 : Storyboard

Lesson 13 : Collage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects {Lesson 13 - Collage}

Lesson 13 had us creating a collage using 9 photos. It also had us adding some brush work to the collage. Here's my project:

 

Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects {Lesson 12 Storyboards}

Lesson 12 in this class was to create a storyboard with three photos and add some text. Here's my finished photo:

 

 

Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects {Lesson 11 - Selective/Spot Recoloring}

Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects {Lesson 10 - Project : Start to Finish}

Lesson 10 is designed to take all the things we have learned so far in this class and put them all together. We were to create a clipping mask, use 2 textures, use a type overlay, fonts & edge burning. Here's my completed photo:

 

Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects Class {Lesson 9 - Edge Burning}

Lesson 9 for the Photo Editing : Frame Ups & Special Effects Class at JessicaSprague.com is all about the technique of edge burning. Here's the photo I did for this lesson:

 

Photo Editing : Frame Ups and Special Effects - Lesson 8 Text & Texture