I have several paintings that I created in experiments that I wanted to recycle into something else.
I started by painting over my images with Golden fluid acrylic paints. I added random marks and scratched into some of the paints while they were still wet with the end of my paintbrush. Below is a frog I did on hot pressed watercolor paper:
I liked how the marks revealed some of colors underneath, like this pear painting I did on cold pressed 140 lb paper:
I found this very meditative to just play without thinking about the outcome. Next, I decided to cut them up into squares and rectangles and draw on them with Uniball gel pens:
I then attached them to notecards:
I really like how they turned out! What do you think?
How do you recycle your art? I’d love to hear your creative solutions!
Happy Recycling! 🙂
Jill's Art Journal 
Fun! I am also a fan of cutting up and repurposing, as you know. Good results with these! (K)
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Thanks Kerfe! 😄 I was surprised how well these turned out! It has inspired me to try more of this method.
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Definitely like this Jill – perfect for notecards. They look happy
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Thanks Pat! 💕💖 They do look happy! 😄
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These are fantastic! Beautiful process, really lovely results.
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Thank you Haunani! 😃 It was fun to experiment.
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These turned out great, Jill!! Love the result! And the deep rich colors and pattern. Nice!! 😃💕🎨
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Thanks Charlie! 😊💕 It feels good to have a solution for repurposing some of the art I don’t want to keep. The piles of artwork have gotten a little out of hand…lol! 😜🎨
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I like them! I always draw a black ruled border around the little painting on the notecard, makes it look more finished. Hope you don’t mind the suggestion : ). N.
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Excellent idea! 😄 Thank you so much Nina! I thought about putting a piece of colored paper behind each one but it seemed too busy. I like your idea of drawing a black line. 💕💖
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how awesome are these?!!!!?!!!?!!! Love so many of them. The sunflower is so striking with the white gel pen and the rose – so lovely – the one next to the roses reminds me of a school of fish – love it – was that intended. Beautiful Beautiful Art Jilly!!
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Thanks Jodi! 😄 Your compliments mean a lot to me since you are so good at making cards! 💕💜 I had to look to find the fish! Hehe! 🐠 I’ve trained you well…lol! 😍
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isn’t that funny how it jumped right out at me LOL!
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Everything about your art today makes me smile and feel good, brilliant idea. And, the colors and layering is awesome. I hope this art makes your cold go away faster! Happy day Jill.
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Thank you my sweet friend! 😍 I’m starting to feel a little better today, thank goodness! I see the doctor this afternoon. I keep getting this darn cold back again. 😳 I’ve been sick for over a month which isn’t like me. So I hope the Doc can give me something to knock this bug out! 😝
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I hope the doc can help. A month long cold is not good. I’m glad though you can still create an fabulously , I might add! ❤️☕️
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The doctor didn’t prescribe anything. 🤒 Guess I just have to get over it…🤔
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Well, keep drinking lots of liquid. I had a three week cold in Jan. So i know how frustrating it is to continue to feel ill. 🌞☕️
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Thanks Sharon, I appreciate your support! xo 💜😄
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Love your idea of recycled art! Super creative 😀 it’s turned out really nice 👌🏼
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Thank you Snehal! 💕💖 Happy you like it too! 😄
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Very creative!
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Thanks Carmel! 😄 Do you ever put your drawings on a notecard? I think they’d be a hit! 🎨💕
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I’ve tried that too, but my cards never turned out as gorgeous as yours
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So kind of you to say, Birgit! 😊 I surprised myself in that I liked the abstract ones best. 💕💜
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I really like how they turned out too. Great creativity! 🙂
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Thanks Susan! 😃 I would not have thought to paint acrylics on top of watercolors. I guess I was in the mood to play! 🎨👍🖌
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Love how they turned out Jill! Wonderful idea for notecards. And what’s better than recycled art? I should try this, I have sooo many experiments lol. They look great the way you finished them and I really like how the white pen makes them pop. Love those uniballs!
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Thanks Laura! 😄 I thought of you when I made them. 💕💖 I think I like the abstract ones the best. And aren’t those Uniball gel pens the greatest?! 😍🎨
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They are! And the posca paint pens in white and black are wonderful too if you’re wanting a bit stronger line. Cat Hand gave me that tip. Abstract is so cool! I think they’re wonderful for people with big imaginations, like you, Jill! I hope you feel better soon. 🙇😘
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Who sells the posca paint pens? I haven’t been able to find them online. I see the doctor today. Thanks for your concern. 😊
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Sure! Amazon. 👍😍
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Really?! Thanks! 🎨👍😍
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They have tons of art supplies and are sometimes cheaper than Blick. (Not often lol)
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What great ideas you have and presented so simply that I can understand & feel empowered to try some of them. Loved this post & the resulting images and cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
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AWESOME Susan! 😃🎨👍 Happy I can inspire you, my friend! 💕💖
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WOW! I love them. They are so vibrant, cheerful, and so creative!
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Thank you Deborah! 💕💜
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Fabulous! I could visit only your blog every week and get enough creative fodder to last me until the visit the next week! Truly beautiful, useful and cheery! 🙂
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Oh, you are so sweet! 💕💖 Thank you my friend! 😊🎨👍
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