Looking old?

I've always liked doing stuff that looks a little old and distressed - a bit like me!  Got together with a couple of friends last weekend, and we each did our own thing.  I like the aged look using bitumen (diluted with white spirit), but wanted to try it on different paints, so decided to do a couple of samples.

First I covered some board with pieces of card - some embossed, and some die-cut.

Then painted with pearl paints, and a bit of metallic paint, I quite like this as it is, but wanted to stick to the plan!

Painted on the bitumen solution - let it dry, and then wiped most of it off with white spirit.

Although the colours are quite subtle as the pearl paint is pale and translucent - and I changed the colour of the birds - I do like this.  It has a sheen to it which the photo hasn't captured particularly well.

Then I had a go with pastel acrylics (Fresco again!).  These colours are more defined, and I didn't put the bitumen over the whole piece.

Again, the photo has lost some of the colour.  Borrowed a brushful of Liquid Leaf to highlight the hearts - must get some bottles of that stuff, as it is stunning.

I do like this look, so will have another go on canvas board, and combine with other techniques.

Enjoy the sunshine!