Friday, May 25, 2012

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY: Get Cracking!

I've been playing around with some more crackle medium on frames today, amongst other things. I'm still not 100% about this frame, but I'm going to share it with my friends over at PPF anyway, because I've been eager to play along the last few weeks and have missed the party. Framing work to enhance it requires such a good eye and great skill, and can really make or break a piece.



Some other exciting news is that the painting I had purchased from fellow PPFer arrived today, so that made for another reason that I just could not miss this week and share with you this wonderful work of art. It's a beauty! Thanks Stephanie.


Happy Creating all! Tracey




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16 comments:

  1. NettyMay 25, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Your portrait looks fab framed Tracey and congratulations on your new painting by Stephanie, she is such a wonderful painter. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  2. Hybrid JMay 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Such wonderful portrait! I'm about to begin my journey into figure drawing. It is nice to see how other people work with their painting. Thank you for sharing!

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  3. MandyMay 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    this is an amazing painting...you always have something wonderful to look at...oh...i remember seeing that other painting in my travels...take care...xxx

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  4. HeARTworksMay 25, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Love the effect of the crackle medium on the frame!And of course you're the master when it comes to portraits! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  5. minnemieMay 25, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I agree- framing can really add to or distract from a piece. I actually find the process stressful:-/ But this looks great! Beautiful portrait.

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  6. MarjiMay 25, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Isn't it true that a frame makes such a difference. Your portrait is beautiful. Happy PPF

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  7. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    what a great portrait - I love the distressed look the crackle glaze gave to the frame. Congrats on owning a fab new artwork by Stephanie!

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  8. Lynn CohenMay 26, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Love the crackle effect and your paintings are WOWzers all! HPPF.

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  9. FayeMay 26, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Tracey, your portrait in the crackled frame is gorgeous. And how beautiful is Stephanie's work that your bought.

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  10. Tracey FKMay 26, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    your portrait has turned out so beautifully and all that practice and prep work has paid off.. crackle medium sounds like fun and I am sure you will master it in no time... cool painting by steph... can't wait to get to see it in the flesh!!!

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  11. carol l mckennaMay 26, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    haiku (for you)

    get crackin' painting
    artwork fantastic with faces
    shine on tracey now.
    ^_^

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  12. GigglesMay 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Wow this portrait is really good, so special...You are so talented. I am always amazed at your work!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. Anne MandaMay 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Your portrait is so very wonderful! Looks awesome framed!

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  14. MollyMay 27, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Wow I cannot believe what an amazing job you have done on this self-portrait. The frame looks fabulous, too!

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  15. peggy gattoMay 28, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    such great color mixing, you are a pro. I really love the portrait!!!

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  16. UnknownMay 28, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you all!

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