Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

Heart of Purple

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!💜💜💜

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37 responses to “Heart of Purple”

  1. jonicaggiano Avatar
    jonicaggiano

    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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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Hi Joni! Thank you so much, yes, the layers definitely add dimension, I really like this one too! 💕🙏💜

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        jonicaggiano

        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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  2. Mike Ross Avatar
    Mike Ross

    Is this the Tell-Tale Heart? 💝

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Ahh, perhaps it is, perhaps!😉

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  3. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    A very cool artwork, Tiffany & creative application of textures, as well. Have a great weekend, my friend! 🎨😎

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Phil, I hope you also have a great weekend!

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  4. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    It beautiful, purple and hearty.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks a bunch, Tim!

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  5. K.Hartless Avatar
    K.Hartless

    Its vibrant and uncontrollable. I love it, Tiff.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, K!

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      1. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        You’re welcome.

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  6. Graham Stephen Avatar
    Graham Stephen

    💜👌

    ✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Graham!🙏

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  7. Laura Kate Avatar
    Laura Kate

    I loved the raised lines. Are they formed by the gesso?

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Laura! It’s a mix of gesso and some thick acrylic paint scraped with a wide-toothed comb!😉

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      1. Laura Kate Avatar
        Laura Kate

        You are such a bold artist. I admire your style.

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  8. mistermaxxx08 Avatar
    mistermaxxx08

    Purple rain and purple haze,feels the spark

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks, Max, I have always and will always love Purple Rain!💜

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  9. graham mcquade Avatar
    graham mcquade

    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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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      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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  10. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar
    Kirt D Tisdale

    Love your description of the process. The color and texture pulls the eye into the many shapes!! Beautiful work Tiffany!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you, Kirt! 🙏

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  11. Yeah, Another Blogger Avatar
    Yeah, Another Blogger

    I like the limited number of colors in the painting. The deep red really stands out because of that.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks so much, I love that deep color too, dramatic!

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  12. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    This one stopped me flat on your Twitter feed, Tiffany! Fabulous! Gonna see if I can see ur YouTube video 😊

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, Adan!🙏

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  13. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    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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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks for checking it out, Adan, I really want to take and add more videos!

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      1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
        Felipe Adan Lerma

        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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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
          tiffanyarpdaleo

          I’ll probably get more excited about video once my new iPhone arrives!

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          1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
            Felipe Adan Lerma

            The 13? My daughter has one & the cameras & video are truly awesome! 😊

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            1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
              tiffanyarpdaleo

              Yep, it’s supposed to be a huge improvement, especially coming from an old 7 version!

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              1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
                Felipe Adan Lerma

                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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  14. dlarkin77 Avatar
    dlarkin77

    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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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so very much, all the best to you my friend!

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  15. Pandemedium Avatar
    Pandemedium

    Some of my favorite colors 💜

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