I have always been fascinated with Van Gogh’s art especially Starry Night. So this piece is inspired from that work.
It started with the background where I applied Tattered Angel along with Art Anthology sprays. I then cover it all by using a very large soft mop brush with clear gesso, my favorite being Pebeo transparent gesso, that seals the layer fairly well for me. But as with all water based sprays I try not to push it as I’m adding items to the project. As with anything, always test it out on a sample piece first. Now if you use a mica based spray most sealers will pull of the shiny mica but still leave you with a cool base color like you see here. It does take some practice. I had started out thinking about using string art for the clouds but changed my mind and used a Mayco stamp instead (all of which you’ll see below).
You can click on any of the images to see a larger view.
I then hand trimmed some designer paper that had musical notes and created the mountains. I got the shading in the mountains by using paint with Golden’s glaze to help push around the color and still see the pattern. I then cut out various dies and used paint to color them and Colourarte Silks to highlight them and get the effect of light hitting things from the harvest moon. I then used Chocolate Baroque, Clearsnap and Designs by Ryn stamps to create this light show in the sky. I added the owls from Stampotique as I loved the slight haunted vibe it gave the night.
Check out the texture I got on the Impression Obsession fir tree using the Tim Holtz’s Craft Scratcher tool.
The center image tree with words is a Stampendous Tree Poem stamp. This tree was created using Ferro and gave me the leafy dimension I was looking for – very cool stuff.
For the minature lovers out there check out this version of Tree Poem in mini form LOVE IT!!!
The texture in the moon was created using a Impression Obsession ornament die using modeling paste.
Notice how by using Silks from Colourarte I was able to achieve the glow from the harvest moon.
I love the “Owls on Branches” stamp from Stampotique.
Here’s the final creation.
I’m entering this in the Anything But A Card Challenge.
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Huge RA222 Hugs,
Susana
So beautiful and original…I love this!!
Love the awesome glow on the trees 🙂 sooooo cool!
Once again I’m blown away at the depth and texture you’ve created. Especially LOVE that moon glow. Gorgeous piece. xxD
Love the colors. You captured the glow from the moon so wonderfully. Definitely, you are so an inspiration.
Fabulous!! One of my favorites. Love the colors, the depth, the creativity. Inspiring. Thanks for all the info and links too.
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I am speechless as this is a work of art in itself and the Master Van Gough did inspire you well! Thank you for sharing how you created this wonderful piece and for joining us at ABAC!
Thanks for the love and your comment sent me over the moon <3
Appreciate the cool challenge site 🙂
I absolutely love Starry Night and your take on it is fabulous. I love how you have captured so many of the details. The stars and houses are brilliant and the addition of the Stampotique owls is just perfect. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.
Hi Lisette – Thanks for taking the time and the super kind words – enjoyed the challenge at Anything But a Card 🙂
Stunning hommage to Van Gogh!
Love and hugs
Maarit
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Susana…. your rendition of “Starry Night” is stunning… love all the up close and personal pics you shared about your creative journey with this project. Thanks for creating with us at Anything But A Card
Thanks for stopping by and leaving the love it was a fun challenge <3
Wow.Your project is fantastic and perfect for our challenge.Love all the little details on your project.Awesome.Thanks for joining us at Anything but a card challenge.
Thanks Pallavi for taking the time to stop by and leaving some love – really enjoyed that challenge <3
Omg, this is beautiful. I love all your pictures.
thanks for joining us at Anything but a Card
Brenda DT
Very cool! love the texture. Thanks for playing anything but a card challenge.
Ok, my head is spinning now. This is just pretty amazing! I have never used any of those things.
Wow, this piece is stunning, I really like Van Gogh too. The colors in your Starry Starry Night are beautiful. I appreciate your sharing the products you use~ big help 🙂