Welcome my friends! If you are new here, my name is Paula Phillips also known as JournalArtista.
I was so excited to see the new stencil designs by Seth Apter from StencilGirl!
My art journal page started out this way, with a little magazine collage. I wanted to use the stencil for texture to tie the magazine images into the background. I really loved the colour of the pink flower in the the top right corner:
I did not have a bright enough, nor a pink opaque enough to cover over the background. I decided to use a coat of gesso through the stencil first, to assure the bright pink would stand out.
I also wanted to create a shadow effect, so I used a makeup wedge that was slightly wet before applying gesso. I also used a heavy hand when dabbing, purposely making the image fuzzy.
Once the gesso was dry, I realigned the stencil over the gesso. I chose my current art journal obsession next, the Sharpie Brush marker. Normally writing over gesso with a Sharpie is bad news, drying them out. The Sharpie Brush marker does not dry out, and writes so smoothly. I added bits of pink marker directly over the gesso.
I love how bright it turned out! I then added strips of washi tape, purple paint to block out the title, and sticker letters.
I really love how the Sharpie marker peeks through the paint, but I especially love the words on this stencil design. Perfect for my feelings towards the magazine images. I don't write a lot of words within my art journal pages, I like images to speak for me most times.
Don't forget to continue on on the hop! There is a giveaway going on on the StencilGirl Talk Blog! There will be two winners- each one will receive a set of the new 6"x6" stencils designed by Seth. Comment on all the blogs for more chances to win! Contest closes on Sunday, May 4th, 2014 at 11:59pm Central Time.
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Much Love my friends!
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Great spread Paula! Seth's stencils have so many great little elements to add to your creation!
ReplyDeletePaula, great journal spread! Love Seth's new stencils and love the way you used some many elements from them- really dig the way you did your letters with the pink and black- they Pop nicely! Well done and tfs!
ReplyDeleteJust another great stencil. So many uses.
ReplyDeleteI love the way these stencils can be used in so many ways
ReplyDeleteLoving how this turned out Paula!
ReplyDeleteThe way you used this stencil with the brush markers really tied your page together.....love it!
ReplyDeleteLove watching your process. Cool page.
ReplyDeleteLove this spread, great ideas to use in my journal or altered projects!
ReplyDeletePaula, I love this! Wonderful colors. I love that the base is a magazine collage! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful page in your journal, I love every element
ReplyDeleteVery luscious - so many interesting ideas! Thanks for sharing your art!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really interesting page. I'm inspired to crack open my art journal (if only the day job didn't interfere with my arting time!).
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing a lot of journaling pages lately and they do intrique me. yours is terrific.
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Wonderful journal pages, Paula!
ReplyDeleteLove the incorporation of the spinning weather-vane!
great pages with some brilliant new stencils, yeah!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layers you've put down. They really add to the depth of your creation. Thank you for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteCool page!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!
ReplyDelete~Linda
Another great page, Paula.
ReplyDeleteYou use colors beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove these stencils and you used them well too!
ReplyDeleteSusieW
These grungy stencils really fit your page - very cool! These blog hops are so fun and inspiring - takes a bit of time, but you each have such great ideas, it's hard to skip one!
ReplyDeletePaula, I love the colors.. and always love your techniques.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun pages! Love these stencils!
ReplyDeleteYou were one of the first youtube videos I watched when I started art journaling. Thank you for showing me how to start this fun activity! I love what you've done with the stencils!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you have filled up every inch of your spread with color and layers of text/elements!
ReplyDeleteLove your journal page!
ReplyDeleteGreat pages...love the colours. Seth's stencils really work here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Art Journal entry! I love the pink on top of the gesso.
ReplyDeletePaula, love what you did with your page and the stencil! I love your inspiration, I watch your vids all the time! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely art journal page, Paula! My art journal wants these stencils really bad! Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeletePaula, I always love all your pages. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat addition with the sharpie pen xxx
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, LOVE it! You ALL are so talented.
ReplyDeleteLove the stencils & their versatility.
I'd LOVE to win them!
Thanks,
Grandma Nancy
I love how everything came together with such depth. Great use of the stencils.
ReplyDeletewow - so fun to see how each of you use the new stencils - such inspiration. love what you did!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing how everyone used the stencils!
ReplyDeleteOH love the shadowing with the sharpie! thanks for sharing that technique--ive done it before, but it is great to see something "old" that we can make "new" again!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pages!! Great tip about using the sharpie brush pens... didn't know that. Thanks for showing how you used them with the gesso and stencils. Love the new stencils
ReplyDeleteFantastic journal page! Great tip on the Sharpies! Great color and texture. TFS!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stencil. I am so putting these on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteFabulous journal spread! I love how you made the shadows.
ReplyDeleteI really like this bit of eye candy.
ReplyDeleteWOW what great pages using Seth's new stencils. I have and love the first set and this new set looks like just as much fun to use.
ReplyDeleteThese new stencils are so cool! I'd love to have them! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteIncredible journal page Paula! Love your use of Seth's stencil. Such fun to look at your pages and see all the elements. Really interesting colour scheme too. tfs, blessings, Suzanne :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spread, and I agree that words look perfect in this stencil design!
ReplyDeleteGreat Journal page. Wonderful giveaway. Thanks for offering.
ReplyDeleteLove your journal page! Thanks for sharing the process :)
ReplyDeleteYour work makes me want to use Seth's stencils right now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSeth did a great job on designing these stencils. You did a great job using one for your project. I really have my fingers crossed that I'll be selected as the new owner of this set. thanks for sharing your project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about the Sharpies. Now I know how fix my stencil mistakes so they don't look like one. Love the stencils.
ReplyDeleteAwesome journal spread....fabulous new stencil designs!
ReplyDeleteTurned out great, as usual:) Great tip about the Sharpie markers. I can't wait to get my hands on Seth's new stencils! Inside Out is my fav so far:) Thanks for playing along:)
ReplyDeleteGreat journal pages! Love how you used the gesso for a shadow. Love all the colors. Seth's new stencils are really versatile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great page, loving those new stencils. Thanks for the chance to win, I would love to try them out.
ReplyDeleteHOW FUN!!!! i love what you did....especially with the gesso and sharpie brushes....didnt know about those yet. thanks i think. lol. it turned out just fabulous. love stencil girls, love seth apter sooo much. really i just have to win this one. wishing and hoping with all my might. and thanking you all for the chances and inspiration. xoxo
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What great textures and colors! Thanks for the great tips on using all the different media with the stencils. Love mixing it up:)
ReplyDeleteSeth's stencils are fabulous - I love what you've done with them!
ReplyDeleteWow! What great page you ended up with! I learn so much from you and other experienced mixed media artists on how to use bits & pieces of stencils to achieve what you want.
ReplyDeleteFun journal page :) I love Seth's new stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of doing the stencil twice to create the shadow effect. Nice spread.
ReplyDeleteWith every blog I hop I love those stencils more and more! So versatile!
ReplyDeleteYou combine so many different mediums (media?) Love the results!
ReplyDeleteLove the layers. Love the color! So vibrant!!
ReplyDeleteHello Paula, you have a new fan…me! I needed to here/read that it is OK to not write in the art journal books, & it's even better if the art speaks your truth or voice. Been wanting to try the journaling bandwagon & stencil but thought I should not because I do not have a writer's touch. YEA, excited!
ReplyDeleteYour journal page is great. Those stencils of Seth's are crazy cool!
ReplyDeleteSeth's stencils have such a "cool hip factor" that is recognizable on any project....the design elements could be used on each and every page or project with ease! Loooove your page...and ps...I like imagery to speak!
ReplyDeletebeautiful project! Thanks for making time to share. Have a super day!
ReplyDeleteHey Paula! Blog hopping has been fun to see all the great artists! Seth's latest set of stencils makes me want to use them all together (bits of each one). Thanks for the opportunity to win them.
ReplyDeleteLetting go is something I need to do more often, especially when it comes to my art. Great to see your stencil play!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see your process
ReplyDeleteI love all your different techniques and how you used Seth's new stencils. I've enjoyed watching your art videos and am always inspired by what you create. Thanks for sharing your art with us, Paula!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used! What an inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteYour art was a great use of the stencil. I too am doing an on line journal. The colors and way you had to be able to use the stencil was amazing. Thank you. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeletePaula, love the colors used, I must look for sharpie brushes,( just bought some cool metallic colors in Sharpies.')The Stencil words, "Just let it go" in Seths neew stencil, are a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteI too liked learning about the Sharpie brushes and how they don't dry out using them this way, but I also liked the message conveyed by your piece. Altogether inspiring--thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove the layers, colours, repositioning of the stencils. And so vibrant! These look like really fun stencils to work with.
ReplyDeleteLove the gesso used for shadowing, and I definitely will have to try the sharpie brush markers. I just love these stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the new stencils!
ReplyDeleteVery cool use of the stencil and glad to find out the Sharpie brush marker works on gesso!
ReplyDeleteLove the pages. Seth's stencils are so awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe layering with stencils and washi tape makes this really interesting.
ReplyDeleteA great use of Seth's new stencils with the gesso!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pages. Love all of the movement! Love these new stencils. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Ooh, Sharpie brush markers - wonder how long before we can get them in New Zealand? Love the impact over Gesso. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the layering..
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Sandra d.
REALLY COOL!
ReplyDeleteThat's a phrase i should follow more often....lol. Neat stuff!
ReplyDeleteI just saw your guestpost about using stencils and tape-transfers... gonna try that today but before I head off to my atelier I visited your blog and to my surprise I find you working with another fave artist/friend's stencils... I admire Seth and his stencils are beautiful! Love how you used them on the page too!
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