If you have a look at aRtbUzz – Trish Bee’s challenge blog, the latest “background noise” challenge is using our best friend gesso on dark/black card/paper, letting it dry abd then brayering bright inks or spraying bright washes on it to create a unique-to-you background. Here’s a look at some packaging I saved to experiment with and a black A4 book I’ve been making notes in…
I nearly lost this book to DH who fell for the cover!!
I like the sponged effect and the packaging didn’t take the gesso through punchinella too well, but I liked this effect. I think maybe I need to get a better inkpad – no rush – and the book needs some stamped images and then be sealed. If you look closely, you can just see that I sponged black acrylic paint around the edges too!
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Jo
/ May 14, 2008ooo those are lovely Rosie!
Rosie
/ May 14, 2008Really quick to make too Jo!! 😉
Julie
/ May 14, 2008Rosie I love your new header WOW!!!
Fab backgrounds too !!
Susann
/ May 14, 2008Sigh!
So beautiful!
Peg
/ May 14, 2008Beautiful background !!!!!
jami
/ May 14, 2008you are so crafty. I love all the creative things you do. I wouldn’t have even thought of using milk cartons.
Carol
/ May 14, 2008I love your enthusiasm, your experiments & being willing to try everything!!!! Plus you’re making gorgeous ART and most importantly having FUN!!!!
I enjoyed looking through your blog today.
carolann
/ May 14, 2008Rosie these are fabulous WTG and I love your header hun its brilliant
trishbee
/ May 14, 2008Fantabalous background art with gorgeous colours! I love it very mucho! All hail to the mighty gesso!
Carla Passino
/ May 14, 2008Lovely background, and what an interesting technique. I want to try it too!
anneke
/ May 15, 2008what a lovely technic and thank you for explaining to us
Barbara Hagerty
/ May 15, 2008Really fabulous! I love the effects you got on the packaging! Wonderful colors and textures, and I love the translucency (is that a word?)! Great stuff, Rosie!! I applaud you *clapping hands*!
WendyK
/ October 31, 2008These are all great, must have a go