This painting, “Purple Heart” is growing on me. It is calming, yet, I sense turmoil underneath. Like most things in life, there is always more than meets the eye.
This mixed media 16″ x 20″ painting started by applying some gesso to the canvas, then I threw down some Brusho crystals, acrylic paint, and finally, I added alcohol inks. I used my hands, brushes, a credit card, and a wide-toothed comb to create the textures. I’ll share a video so you can see all the textures!
I hope your December is off to a great start, stay creative my friends!💜💜💜
Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork 
Lovely Tiffany. I like the layered look you seem to be doing now. It brings depth to the pieces. Have an amazing day sweetie. Love you, Joni
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Hi Joni! Thank you so much, yes, the layers definitely add dimension, I really like this one too! 💕🙏💜
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You are a hard worker Tiffany. I applaud you working at two jobs even if one is something you love. It still takes a lot of energy. Your hard work is certainly paying off. I am happy for you. Sending big hugs. Love ❤️ Joni
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Is this the Tell-Tale Heart? 💝
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Ahh, perhaps it is, perhaps!😉
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A very cool artwork, Tiffany & creative application of textures, as well. Have a great weekend, my friend! 🎨😎
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Thanks, Phil, I hope you also have a great weekend!
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It beautiful, purple and hearty.
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Thanks a bunch, Tim!
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Its vibrant and uncontrollable. I love it, Tiff.
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Thank you so much, K!
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You’re welcome.
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✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨
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Thanks, Graham!🙏
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I loved the raised lines. Are they formed by the gesso?
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Thanks, Laura! It’s a mix of gesso and some thick acrylic paint scraped with a wide-toothed comb!😉
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You are such a bold artist. I admire your style.
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Purple rain and purple haze,feels the spark
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Thanks, Max, I have always and will always love Purple Rain!💜
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It has the look of of a palimpsest, with the ghost of the previous painting poking through – or is that just the gesso? I also like the frame you created, particularly as it echoes some of the lines deeper in the piece.
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Thanks a bunch, Graham! Yes, it does resemble a palimpsest, and the gesso and acrylic paint applied with a wide comb is what makes it look like that!
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Love your description of the process. The color and texture pulls the eye into the many shapes!! Beautiful work Tiffany!
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Thank you, Kirt! 🙏
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I like the limited number of colors in the painting. The deep red really stands out because of that.
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Thanks so much, I love that deep color too, dramatic!
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This one stopped me flat on your Twitter feed, Tiffany! Fabulous! Gonna see if I can see ur YouTube video 😊
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Thank you so much, Adan!🙏
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Had the phone right by me as I work on a post 😊 Your YouTube channel’s very promising I think! Didn’t know you have a nice handful of quick videos 💕
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Thanks for checking it out, Adan, I really want to take and add more videos!
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I wish I could too, but it’d be really hard for me right now; but you, well, you’re primed for it young lady ❤️
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I’ll probably get more excited about video once my new iPhone arrives!
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The 13? My daughter has one & the cameras & video are truly awesome! 😊
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Yep, it’s supposed to be a huge improvement, especially coming from an old 7 version!
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Oh yeah, that’ll be a huge jump! We went from v5 to the XR few years ago; I’d like the 13 but gonna need to wait a bit more; the camera sounds great though 😊
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Wow this has a visceral effect on me! I can really relate to what you are attempting to express here Tiffany. Thanks for all the likes you’ve provided for my poetry. I wish you a very happy & creative New Year!
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Thank you so very much, all the best to you my friend!
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Some of my favorite colors 💜
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