I’ve been wanting to try to create a mixed media abstract canvas piece of art for quite some time, which is something I’ve never done before. My exploits in art have been confined to art journals, tags and mixed media canvases to date, but I’ve been yearning to try to create a piece of abstract art, just for arts sake. So as I had time over the Christmas and Holiday break from work I thought I’d have a go.
I’ve restricted myself to only using acrylic paints and a little book text, just because…
I know I’ll never be good enough to paint anything with a face, either human or animal, but I think I’m safe in the abstract world!
Mike Deakin Art 
I like this a lot! Nice colors. It feels very soothing.
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Thank you for your kind words XO
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This is really terrific! Way to go!
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I love it, Mike! It immediately made me think of boats tied up at a marina. Awesome! Please make more!
Tricia
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Oh I think I will.. I enjoyed the process too much not to!
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I see a city at the water’s edge. Love this. I’ve never tried abstract. Perhaps I shall now.
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I think you should too!
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Hi Mike
Watched with interest and great admiration. You seemed to flow with ideas along the way and it turned out just like a surreal landscape of brightness and contrast. Perfect creation.
The two blues used were such a wonder and im going to find the darker one for my beach and sea artworks. I very rarely use grey but will get mine out of the box and dust them off to try.
btw- watching you use your dymotag machine made me hungry for one just like it. I found one in the January sales on Amazon for only £12.95 brand new- LOVE IT……so thanks for your sharing.
Mandy x
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The label maker is perfect if you hate your own handwriting like I do!! Thanks for your kind words. xo
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Mike. Sunny smiles from NZ. Your work is terrific – well done you.
Maggie X
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Sunny! I wish it were sunny here it’s snowing heavy outside my window right now! Brrrr
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This is fabulous Mike! I love the depth and dimension you have created.
Hugs
Linda xxx
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It’s a rainy Saturday today, and I have no plans for the afternoon. I think you’ve just inspired me to take out a blank canvas and play with some paints!
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Awesome job Mike! Loved your choice of colors and vertical lines. Gives me the feeling of a city sky line reflecting in the harbor. I’m inspired! Keep going!
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