TLC253 Van Gogh {12/28/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Today is my last official day as your TLC hostess. I've had a great time over the past year and a half bringing you new and hopefully, fun techniques to help bump your craft up a notch and inspire you to try something that you may not have otherwise. My leaving isn't a bad thing because I have great news! Holly McMillen a/k/a Toy (Dirty Dozen alumni) will take over as challenge hostess beginning next week. Holly will do a fantastic job as challenge hostess and she already has lots of ideas lined up for you.

For my last TLC, I have a fun technique that I'm hoping you will enjoy. It's call the Van Gogh Technique and I first saw this technique on the Technique Junkies newsletter back in June. It's called the Van Gogh technique because it mimics Vincent Van Gogh's unique ability to create scenes, shadows and dimension through the use of brush strokes. I thought it might be fun to share this technique with you since it can be easily be accomplished with markers - any kind of markers. While it's easy to accomplish (wouldn't Vincent roll over in his grave if he could he me say that), my sample is no where near as artistic as the masterful Van Gogh himself could produce. I'm anxious to see what you do with the technique.

What you will need for this technique:

Permanent Ink
Markers
Stamps (those with larger open areas, suitable for coloring work best)
cardstock

Begin by stamping your image onto your cardstock using your permanent ink. Color your image just like you normally would, but there is no need to highlight or do any shading...that comes in with the "Van Gogh" part of this technique.

Now, using the markers with shades darker than those used to color the image, add multiple brush strokes. For more interest, you may even use contrasting colors using the same type of brush strokes.

Once you are satisfied with the look, you may finish your card as desired.

To help you visualize the potential of this technique, check out this creation by dawnmercedes., or Leigh O'Brien's masterpiece HERE, and Lori Tecler has a beauty right HERE..

You may view my samples HERE.

To view all of the projects using the Van Gogh technique, CLICK HERE.

As always, don't forget to add you keyword TLC253 (no spaces) when you upload your project into the gallery.

Thanks again for your continued participation week after week and your support during my time as the TLC hostess. I look forward to playing along with you and Holly in the weeks to come.

[Cook22]

Sounds interesting!
Thank you so much for all the interesting and fun techniques you have brought us over the last months. Many of them have entered my permanent repertoire (when I remember them!).
Be back soon with something to show for this one.

[MariLynn]

Lynn, you have done an awesome job as hostess. I have loved all the fun techniques that you have introduced us to. I know Holly will do an awesome job too. Thank you so much!!!!

[acable]

Lynn, you have done a GREAT job as challenge hostess. My favorite was the washer necklaces. I made them for my nieces for Christmas. They were a big hit. Thanks a bunch!

[schirmcat]

Oh Lynn, we will miss you! You've taught us so many cool things!! But hopefully you can stop by for some guest spots...wink....and HOLLY! We can't wait to see all of the fun things you have in store!

[n5stamper]

Lynn, thank you so much for all of the fun and interesting TLC's you have provided us with. as much as I love Holly, you will also surely be missed as a challenge host. Just don't go too far, I am sure Holly will need a break from time to time..

[LilLuvsStampin]

Lynn, you have been an EXCEPTIONAL technique challenge hostess! We learned so many cool things under your tutelage. Thank you so much for your commitment this past year!

[Clownmom]

Lynn, you've done a great job as challenge hostess. I have tried many different techniques thanks to you. I'll look forward to see what Holly has for us.

[star]

Thanks Lynn for coming up with some GREAT ideas (haven't been able to do them all, but have several on my "to do" list!

Holly~~can't wait to see what you have in store for us!!

[tturtle]

Wow! The past one and a half years have sure flown by! Thanks for getting me to try out new ideas. You have been an inspiration and hopefully I'll still see you here around SCS. :0)

[okstamper]

WOW! You will be missed that's for sure...you have helped me in the past for when I would ever need assistance in not understanding some disrections. I will miss that. But, I loved all the different techniques and getting me to do things outside of my comfort zone. Good luck and hope you drop by and say hi. I am sure Holly will do well too...We'll miss you!

Hmmm, the boys are still sleeping...I should sneak upstairs to play before they head outside to play outside in our snow that we STILL have.

[Francie G.]

Lynn, thanks for getting this together every week! I have learned many different tech. I'm sure we will see your wonderful creations in the gallery!

Can't wait to see what Holly has in store for us!

[Vicky Gould]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Lynn for the awesome job you have done. Your great ideas will be missed, but hope we see you in the galleries. Thanks again, Happy New Year and God Bless!

[smallcity]

You did a fantastic job, looked forward to every Monday to see what you had in store for us to try. Thanks for all your hard work.

smallcity

[lacyquilter]

Thanks, Lynn, for many fun and interesting techniques. God bless you in whatever new endeavors you embrace.

[icensheba]

Lynn, thanks so much for all the wonderful new techniques you have brought to this forum! I haven't had as much time this semester to play as i would have liked; so many times I would check out the challenge after receiving the email notice and wish I had the time to play! I hope to get to play with this technique this afternoon after shopping (people gotta eat). Looks like a lot of fun...love that VanGogh look!! I know you are leaving us in good with Holly taking over and can't wait to see what she has cooked up for us!! Thanks again, Lynn! You've been an awesome hostess!

[bensarmom]

Lynn, Bless you for all of the great techniques you've found for us. You've enriched my stamping life and forced me to grow in ways I never dreamed of. Holly, welcome to leading this forum. I know that you will continue to make us grow in ability and love of what we do here. Lynn, don't be a stranger, we still want to see you here showing us your talents.
Blessings,
Sue

[slschaf771]

You were a fantastic TLC hostess. I didn't have a chance to play in the challenges as much as I wanted to, but I visited often to see what you were "cooking up!" Thanks again for all of you dedication to the challenge this year!

[dawnmercedes]

Thanks for the fun challenges! And welcome to the new hostess as well!!

[lazylizard]

Thanks for all the ways you have made me grow, and again, thanks for all of your encouragment in making comments on our cards!!

[stampkat]

Lynn,
even though I haven't participated a ton, I so appreciate the time and effort you put in as the challenge hostess each week. You'll be missed!

[beccasorge]

This looks like fun. I would like to try this technique out.

[whim6915]

Lynn, I have learned so much from all the techniques you have shown us. Thanks for all the time and commitment you gave to the challenges! Hey Toy, glad to hear you will our new hostess and thanks for committing your time and talents!

[Crafty Math Chick]

Thank you for all the technique challenges Lynn, you will be missed.

Congrats Holly! We look forward to seeing what you have forus!

[Cook22]

Owl Cooks up Thanks
I need to practice more, but I'm pretty happy with this.

[LilLuvsStampin]

Here's my MerGogh!

[Toy]

Lynn, I want to thank you for all the time and energy you have put into the TLC over the course of the last year or so. I have some pretty big shoes to fill!! I know you'll still be around and hopefully you'll be playing along with us! Big hugs, my friend!!

Ok, so I did this technique and then I looked at some Van Gogh paintings. I think I will try again!! In the meantime, here is my first attempt! :

~ Babies, Babies...~

TFL!~

[marilynprestonn]

I will miss you badly.:( But I know you will still be here and I will take a peek at your work from time to time. I hope you have a happy new year filled with new projects or just a bit of slowing down.

I know we will enjoy Holly, she is a such sweet stamper and clever too. So this is goodbye Lynn we'll see you in the gallery and welcome, Holly, looking forward to your input!

I am going to play today, could not miss anything thas has to do with Van Gogh now, he's my favourite artist of all times.

Good luck in your new year now Lynn. Don't be a stranger you hear.

Kindly, Peggy

[chrisations.ink]

Lynn, thanks for all the research you have done to make the Technique Challenge top notch. This challenge has sharpened my skills and taken me to new areas for sure. What are your new endeavors going to be? Keep us connected. Hugs and double thank yous!

[hobbydujour]

Lynn, you have been a TERRIFIC hostess of TLC!! You will be missed. I was amazed how EVERY week you came up with new ideas, new techniques, new templates...all of which required research and testing. Thanks SO much!! You have big shoes to fill. Enjoy your retirement...although I know that we will still see your clever and innovative creations.

Here is my "Van Gogh" card:

TLC253 Van Gogh Hearts by hobbydujour at Splitcoaststampers

[NANCYRUTH]

good by Lynn! Thanks for the wonderful job you did for us! Big Hugs to you!!

[bambi64]

Even though I didn't do every TLC you posted, Lynn, I thank you for taking the time to bring us new techniques each week. You will be missed.

[DawnL]

Lynn, you've been a fabulous TLC hostess! You will be missed...BUT...I know the super talented Miss Holly will be a fab replacement! Thanks for all you taught us!!

now to check out this TLC!

[stampztoomuch]

DroooooooL! You are too brilliant, Lynn! Your samples are pure art to me! This has to be THE coolest technique challenge EVER.. You've been an amazing technique challenge hostess. I second lovely Dawn's emotion that you'll be missed (but I'm sure Holly will rock in her own unique.) Even though I haven't been able to keep up with all the challenges, you've been a BIG inspiration! Thanks!

[khara]

Here's my card;
TLC253, Butterfly by Khara by khara at Splitcoaststampers
TY for an awesome challenge today!!!
Thanx for looking and Happy Day!
khara

[naturecoastcrafter]

Lynn, you have been the BEST! Thanks for all the fun challenges over the past year. I learned so much from your ideas and techniques. Many, many thanks.

[Luv Flowers]

We certainly have enjoyed you as a challenge hostess Lynn. I confess that I have sometimes been afraid , overwhelmed, or just too lazy to try something new. I have been thankful and it paid off when I did do the challenges. I hope we still see you around the galleries a lot; we would hate to lose you entirely. Thanks so much for your service and cheerfulness while doing it.

[Lynn in St. Louis]

No way could you get rid of me that easily...lol. I was around a long time before I became the challenge hostess...and plan to be around a long time to come!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv Flowers

We certainly have enjoyed you as a challenge hostess Lynn. I confess that I have sometimes been afraid , overwhelmed, or just too lazy to try something new. I have been thankful and it paid off when I did do the challenges. I hope we still see you around the galleries a lot; we would hate to lose you entirely. Thanks so much for your service and cheerfulness while doing it.

[jafields76]

Thanks for all the fun techniques over the past year & a half! I'm so sad that you're leaving us Lynn but wish you luck in future endeavors!

Here's my samples!

Floating Butterflies

Floating Butterflies - Inside

[JAM123]

Lynn, thanks for the terrific technique challenges! Wishing you all the best in all your endeavors!!