It's Art Recipe Time!

Art Stones + Art Alchemy Paints = a gorgeous Finnabair Art Recipe for May! If you want unique texture you have got to get some Art Stones and mix them with paste or gel for mixed-media goodness! Finn's team totally rocked this month's special concoction with all sizes of Art Stones, plus these beautiful Art Alchemy colors: Metallique Steampunk Copper 963064, Metallique Eggplant 963149, Metallique Deep Waters - 963118, and Metallique Brass Hardware - 963095! Are you ready to see these in action???

"In my project I decided to create an altered book and I felt really inspired by the recipe's color palette. This work is dedicated to my father, whom I love very much. You can see him in the photo as a handsome young man in his army uniform." ~ Irina Honcharyk

"I used quite a lot of different products here but just as with each of my works, I started with White Gesso. Only then I added the colors using Art Alchemy acrylic paints."

"Then I created the rich textures and volume thanks to Modeling Paste and different Art Ingredients like Micro Beads, Mica Flakes, and new Art Stones that are a foolproof method to create beautiful texture in any kind of project. New Finnabair Mechanicals seemed simply perfect for my book and let me create just the mood I had in mind." See Irina's blog here: http://ryzhaya-rulya.blogspot.ie/

Products used: Art Basics: Mixed Media Silicone Brush 1" 963897, Clear Gesso 961466, White Gesso 961374, Modeling Paste 961350, 3D Matte Gel 961398; Art Alchemy Acrylic Paints: Metallique Steampunk Copper 963064, Metallique Eggplant 963149, Metallique Deep Waters - 963118, Metallique Brass Hardware - 963095; Mechanicals: Barn Stars 963392, Grungy Butterflies 963408, Mini Stars 963354, Mini Knobs 963385, Rusty Gears 963439; Art Stones – 963705 Art Ingredients: Micro Beads – Berry 962616, Black – 962555; Mica Flakes - Gold Leaf – 961756, Henna - 961732; 7x9 Stencil "Chicken Wire" – 962272

"For today's project I decided to alter a binder that would serve as one of my journal books. The color scheme was just perfect for me. I love the mix of golds, bronze, and blues - a combination in which you always get a beautiful effect." ~Marta Łapkowska

"I created my texture by using some Modeling Paste applied through a stencil. On top of the Modeling Paste I sprinkled some small Art Stones. For some extra interest I added many Melange Art Pebbles."

"Finally, I used Art Alchemy acrylic paints to color the whole project. I love how the pebbles shine and stand out. Acrylic paints are by far my most favourite products from Finnabair. I love the color choice and the metallic finish. It's my must have product." See Marta's blog here: http://artistycrafty.blogspot.ie/

Products used: Art Basics 3D Matte Gel 961398, Modeling Paste 961350; Mini Art Stones 963712, Melange Art Pebbles 963323; Art Alchemy Acrylic Paints: Metallique Steampunk Copper 963064, Metallique Eggplant 963149, Metallique Deep Waters - 963118, Metallique Brass Hardware - 963095

"The base of this small assemblage is a wooden tray that actually used to be a cheese packaging... You can find quite unusual art materials being an upcycling lover, don’t you think?" :) ~ Olga Siedlecka

"I started with applying a thick coat of Modeling Paste onto the tray’s surface. Its sticky consistency perfectly grabbed a spoonful of both sorts of Art Stones – these tiny and bigger ones. Modeling Paste may also serve as a great adhesive – a trio of washers from the Mechanicals collection was firmly attached to its place. Then I fixed two rusty stars to the tray’s edges."

"When the composition was dry, it was painted with Brass and Copper Art Alchemy Paints. I also enhanced the dimensional effect with light hand brush strokes in Blueberry and Navy shades."

"In the meantime I boosted the textural effect by adding a pinch of Micro Beads around the washers. I glued down some astrology related graphics underneath Art Pebbles and attached them to the Mechanicals thanks to Heavy Body Gel. My celestial work was ready!" See Olga's blog here: http://belladonnacrafts.blogspot.ie/

Products used: Art Basics: Heavy Body Gel 963040, Modeling Paste 961411; Art Alchemy Acrylic Paints: Eggplant 963149, Deep Waters 963118, Brass Hardware 963095, Steampunk Copper 963064; Mechanicals Rustic Washers 963422; Micro Beads – Copper 962579 and Bronze 962586; Art Stones 963705, Mini Art Stones 963712, Art Pebbles 963323

Are these gals amazing or what? the texture and colors they created with just a few Finnabair products is simply mind-blowing! You know you gotta get some now and play along with us! We'd love to see your creations on any of our social media below...or join Finn's facebook group for lots of inspiration!