Acrylic Pour Paintings on Vinyl Records (Upcycle)

      Heynow! I've done a lot of pours now on vinyl records and it's a good area to paint. It's pretty cheap for a boxset of four records for $2. Then again you do need to add a frame to hold it together. Here are some paintings that are still available in my Etsy Shop:

Color Chaos

Previously untitled, I decided to add layers of different color pours and take off the painters tape to show the best parts of each pour. There are three different color layers on there.

Indian Corn

This was one of the first pours on vinyl. I also tried to use silicone oil to have the affect of cells in rows. The colors remind me of Indian corn (red, yellow, & purple).

Lava Rose

This a new one, I haven't posted it on Esty yet but I need to take some more photos of this one. I used painters tape and a stencil for this one. A lot of times I'll apply painters tape to the record, draw out the stencil and then use a utility knife to take off the inside stencil. Apply the pour, wait for it to dry and then peel off the rest of the tape. Applying a resin finish is more expensive but worth it. It makes it pop and show off the colors more.

Miss Mind

A silhouette of Leia again but on vinyl. It's a subtle silhouette but once you see it in person, you can tell a difference. I really like this one.

 

Solo Jazz

I really liked these colors. It reminds me of the 90's solo cups with the same name.

Winter Daisy

Another new one that hasn't been posted yet on my Etsy shop. I used glow in the dark green paint in the middle. For the pour I used: red, orange, white, and yellow but the red really dominated this piece.

That's all the vinyl record acrylic pours that I've done lately. Check out the wooden pixel art pieces. Later peeps. 

Another Boring Uneventful Day

     Heynow. Last night was pretty fun even though I didn't know a lot of people there, at first. As I drove home (remember it's an hour drive), I got a text from a friend asking if her ex-boyfriend at the party brought a girl, which he didn't. But it was the way she asked and the way I felt giving her an answer (that didn't matter). I'll quote her message "Because you are my best friend and I love you, I will ask u a question that u will keep a secret. Was [ex-boyfriend's name] with a girl at that party?" I simply replied "No". "Swear?" "I swear". I felt completely used and empty. I felt like she was just talking nice to me to get that information, which was weird. That relationship ended badly and she is still jealous about something. I dunno, I'm fine with giving her that information now, which was meaningless to me. Plus I don't think either one knows I have a blog.
     Today was a boring day. I first woke up at 8:39am. I fell back asleep and woke up again at 2:32pm. Got up watched some football, made some lunch, and then on the computer watching YouTube videos. Now you're up to date. I'm listening to John Lennon: Legend on vinyl again, because I didn't finish it yesterday. There's just something about vinyl records that sound good. I was thinking about buying a wooden pipe (because they look cool) on ebay (unused, of course) because I found out that I have a bad oral fixation (No, get your head out of the gutter). Actually I have a toothpick in my month now. Since I gave up cigarettes, the fixation has increased. I didn't get a wooden pipe, mainly because I need to save up my money. Not that I'm broke but I somehow think I'm broke. It's good to have that mentality sometimes. I might paint a picture tonight, I'm not sure if I wanna do that or watch T.V. or play a video game online. Actually I was planning on doing laundry at around 4:30pm but got caught up on watching videos and being lazy. So I guess tomorrow will be laundry day. I've thought about going to the apartments rec. room and bringing my guitar and playing / writing a song. What to write about, I don't know. Probably not about spinning clothes, unless I somehow use it as a analogy. I've thought about bringing a canvas and my paint supplies and paint while I do my laundry. The last time I did laundry there, I found that no one actually stays there. They turn on the machine that then leave. So I got up the courage to do that and worked out well. I was nervous to leave my clothes there in case someone came and stole my clothes. But they have camera and security so that made me feel better leaving my clothes there. I guess I'll do that from now on. So exciting! Sorry if my laundry story was boring.
     My neck is feeling better now that I bought that massager. It wasn't that it hurt really bad, it was just annoying. I'll make me some tea now (want some?), my life is exciting. Later

Candle Wax Sculpture, Records

     Heynow. Today has been kinda been productive. I got one painting done out of three (or five counting mine). That's actually about it. I am doing some stuff with that sculpture with the pieces of wood and candle wax. I think I might be done. It's a slow process but it's fun. I'll make sure I'll post a picture here and maybe Facebook. I've already have a name for it, "Asian Autumn". The pieces of wood formed makes me think of Chinese and Japanese style architecture and the candle wax reminds me of the leaves changing and the color they change into, plus the candle wax smells like pumpkin pie. Also, I have a plastic cup that I filled in all the other candle wax colors and I think I'll put that piece on top of the sculpture, when I remove the cup. To make them form together, I'll just put the piece on top then pour wax on the sides to make them stick. Hopefully, it'll work out great.

     I'm at home, listening to some records. First was "Blue Moon of Kentucky" by Bill Monroe on a 78, then it was Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits 1 on a 33 1/3, now it's John Lennon: Legend on a 33 1/3. So great. It's a good idea to play vinyl records when blogging. Try it out if you have the materials. It's quite invigorating. I need to get some more vinyl records. I've been meaning to buy Revolver but has not had a chance or money at the time. I'll ask for it for Christmas or something. In Utero would be good too. I did make a list of what all vinyl records I should get. I might still have it, let me look.........I guess I don't have it on this computer. I'm pretty sure I have it on my work computer, but here's what I can remember: Foo Fighters - The Colour & The Shape (might still get it), Nirvana - In Utero (probably get it), The Beatles - Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (probably get both of those), if Darrell has a vinyl record of any kind that would be awesome, George Harrison - Brainwashed (maybe), and Johnny Cash - Live from San Quentin (maybe). 

     Okay, I might be going to a party tonight so I need to get ready. My life is exciting, later.