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"Who You Were Made To Be" Mixed Media Treasure Chest by Jason Duigou

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Jason's Inspiration: I was really inspired to make a statement about “The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be” in our lives no matter how cracked, uneven, and rough our pasts were. I also wanted to challenge myself to do a project with colors I don't normally use such as this combination of yellow, green and blue hues. Description : The Who You Were Made To Be Treasure Chest piece measures 8.5" x 7" x 6.5" featuring a sturdy wooden chest. I used a stencil and soft body gel to create texture all over. I then added chipboard followed by multiple layers of various moulds adhered with heavy body gel to give the piece depth on all four sides and the top. I added more detail with found objects, ephemera, mechanical gears, hearts, and screw heads. Liquid acrylics of yellow, green and blue green to give the chest drama. Dark liquid acrylic was used to push the shows and depth of the piece. Splatters were added in various colors for additional interest. The “The World...

"Focus on the Good" Mixed Media Panel by Jason Duigou

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Jason's Inspiration: I was really inspired to make a statement about “Focusing on the Good” in our lives no matter how cracked, uneven, and rough our pasts were, but instead understanding past challenges made us even better for the future so we need to focus on the blessings in our lives with gratitude. Description : "Focus on the Good" piece measures 10" x 8" x 1" and features a sturdy wood canvas with two raised wood blocks along with rich mixed media textures, found/upcycled objects, bright colors, ephemera, mechanical gears, hearts, crown, wings and the "Focus on the Good" sentiment. Products : Sheet of Masonite 10” x 8” Wood blocks Finnabair Art Basics Heavy White Gesso Ranger Distress Opaque Crackle Paste Prima Marketing Finnabair Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic – Deep Turquoise, Purple, Tiger Orange, and Ink Black Found objects Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Embellishments Pocket Watch Prima Marketing Finnabair Mechanicals Embellish...

Steampunk Folio by Jason Duigou

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Jason's Inspiration: La-La Land Crafts hosted their 2022 Virtual Craft Retreat. This super cute Steampunk Folio was designed by the talented Alexandra Morein on September 25, 2022. Description : The album measures 8" x 5" x 1.5 with numerous areas for photos and memorabilia. It features fun bright blue, gold and craft colors with La-La Land's Steampunk Marcy characters and die cut details. The folio closes with a slide tab into a belly band to keep your memories protected. Products : Cardstock (Blue, Dark Blue, Light Blue and Gold Foil) Chipboard String Blue Christmas Paper Pack -  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Blue-Christmas-Paper-Pack... Steampunk Marci Rubber Stamp -  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Steampunk-Marci-Rubber... What a Hoot Rubber Stamp -  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/What-a-Hoot-Rubber-Stamp_p... Large Stitched Tags Die -  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Large-Stitched-Tags-Die_p... Curved Pocket Die -  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Curv...