Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Layering Texture in your Journal with USArtQuest & StencilGirl



It has been a weird for weeks for me as my oldest one has flown the nest...off to college.  So many thoughts have been swirling while I have been painting.  Although my strong suit is painting canvases, when I grow introspective I tend to pull out the journal and 'art' my feelings on to the pages.

Today, I used the beautiful paints from USArtQuest and StencilGirl to help me do just that.

First, I put a layer of the blue and green pigment paint on my page with a palette knife. I love the colors in these paints...they have a little bit of shimmer. Gorgeous colors.



I first used the Heart Flower stencil by Teri Stegmiller on a piece of black paper but I quickly changed my mind and decided to use the beautiful cream paper.  These papers are beautiful and offer instant texture (which if you know me, I love me some texture!!)



Here is the heart in cream/rose flower paper.  I kept the shape very organic and not precise.


Next, I used some old music sheet paper and Kimberly Baxter Packwood's Perched Bird stencil to trace out a bird.




I gave each of the paper elements some paint for color and glued them onto my page.



So at this point, I had the basic bones of my page.  After I had the elements glued down and they were dry, I kept adding paint with palette knife to give the page some pop and I added a quote.  The final results was this:



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60 comments:

  1. Joe MSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Very nice! I love the look you have created her by layering your paint colors. I love anything with birds too!

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  2. Tarnished RoseSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I love this. The layering makes everything stand out. Love the bird!

    Marilyn

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  3. FeliciaSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Kristen, I have always loved your work and this journal page is no exception! I love the colors and textures of this page! So pretty! Many blessings as you cope with your oldest leaving home! Blessings

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  4. SueSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    very nice page

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  5. Leslie CernockySeptember 16, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I also think it is a nice page

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  6. JoanneSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you for sharing your visions and techniques. I'm just getting into the flow of repurposing items into collages and altered books. Thanks for the idea.

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  7. Proxxon ToolsSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    me likey

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  8. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    beautiful!

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  9. lindaSeptember 16, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful, journals are such a neat way to experiment with new and old techniques and supplies. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I love your use of different papers. The background is very nice, also.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I love the message behind this page! I also love the way the embossed paper took the paint. Great job!

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  12. Mary HolshouserSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Wonderful.
    Love the music shows through the bird.
    The colors are beautiful and the sentiment is so appropriate.
    thanks for sharing.

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  13. CandySeptember 16, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    I loved reading all these different steps and understanding why you put it into an art journal. Fabulous. And thanks for sharing. cbee at inbox dot com.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    This project is gorgeous!!! I love everything about it! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. JeanSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    I am seeing so many wonderful projects on this hop! This is gorgoeus!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    What a lovely page and an excellent addition to the hop.

    Joe sent me!
    iboop03@gmail.com

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  17. andrea50harrisSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Love the layout!

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  18. McStamperSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I love, love your project.

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  19. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Love your journal page! I think this would be a great canvas too! Love your colors.....

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  20. CeciliaSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Really pretty!

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  21. mama miaSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I love it! It's beautiful! Great colors and texture.

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  22. mama miaSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I love it! It's beautiful! Great colors and texture.

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  23. Mary C. NasserSeptember 16, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Love seeing your process, and your final page is GORGEOUS!!
    You always look like you're having fun painting!! :)

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  24. UnknownSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Very pretty. I love the choice of colors!

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  25. suzieq23September 16, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Love your choice of Art Quest colors on your page. Hearts and birds are always a big hit with me. thank you for the inspiration.

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  26. BeaSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    For me, a new way to use a stencil, just the outline...b

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    I wish I could have watched you as you added the layers of color to the surface. The colors. are so rich and have such depth. The textured heart pulls everything together and I can hear the crow'sing'. ...five six pick up sticks...

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  28. ColleenSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Love your colors and I always love sheet music and birds! Thanks for the treat of combing both.

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  29. Barbara BruderSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Oh this project is great!! Love your use of stencils!! And love the end result. Thanks for sharing this project!!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    I wish I could have watched you as you added the layers of color to the surface. The colors. are so rich and have such depth. The textured heart pulls everything together and I can hear the crow'sing'. ...five six pick up sticks...

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  31. Jackie PNSeptember 17, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    oh Kirsten, what a fabulous piece and the feelings that poured into this while you made it! I just love it! Actually brought tears to my eyes for you and remembering how it felt for me!
    The whole piece is wonderful- thank you so much for sharing! hugsx

    Jackie ")

    http://www.creatingwithoutcrayons-jackiepneal.com/

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  32. Mary ThomaSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Your artwork is beautiful but the sentiment you expressed is truly heartfelt sweetness. Home really is the place that sustains our hearts no matter where our bodies go. I really like the way you combined stencils and cutouts with the embossed art papers. Your color selection makes for a lovely interpretation of your sentiment.

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  33. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful artwork, I really like the bird made from the music sheet!

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  34. MargaretSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    love it. Lot of texture

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  35. Margo99September 17, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Wonderful. And I love the stencils!

    Marti Grace Ashby

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  36. momandjackSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    I just hopped on over to your blog. Wonderful -- love the colors and bird!!

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  37. Carol PSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Wow! I love this piece from the stencil choices to the color combo...great job! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your talent!

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  38. NatalieSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Great design love the colors used and the design.

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Kirsten, first of all, you certainly cannot have a child in College already, and second of all your journal page is gorgeous, I, also love to work with artisan papers....

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  40. Buffy34September 17, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I can't believe I have never thought of drawing or stamping a bird directly onto a sheet of music, I have always stamped the music onto the bird, maybe I should be going back to the basics, lol, Nice work, Love it!

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  41. liberal sprinklesSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    The textures are great and the bird on music sheet is fantastic!
    Grace
    liberalsprinkles (at) gmail (dot com)

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  42. n56leikerSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    I love the colors you used on the blog page!

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  43. MelodySeptember 18, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    I really like the mix of pretty colors, textures and lettering.

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  44. stamping sueSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    I agree with everyone very pretty and the textures are fantastic!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  45. Dee SpillaneSeptember 18, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I love how you used the stencils. And the colors are fabulous! I have those stencils too. Will have to see what I come up with.

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  46. Gerrie JohnnicSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Your use of the stencils is so perfect, you really enlightened me in how you used them. Love the finished art.......great colors, textures and balance.

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  47. Rhonda Van GinkelSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    What a wonderful piece of art you've created! I love your heartfelt quote and the way you used your tools outside the box creatively! Great work!

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  48. Granny GSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Love the symbolism of the bird who may be flying the nest, but the heart remains at home. Great sentiment. Beautiful project.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I L-O-V-E love this! All the color, your stencils and quote- spectacular! Thanks for inspiring work!

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  50. Jo4HimSeptember 18, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    WOW-love your journal. Very creative. Thanks for sharing. Joe sent me!

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  51. StacyCSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Very nice. Always love me a good journal.

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  52. Joe RotellaSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Love the textures!

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  53. Joe RotellaSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Love the textures!

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  54. ShannonSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Nice combination of images, and textures, and color (and sentiment).

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  55. HelenMSeptember 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I love it!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  56. The Fancy FrogSeptember 19, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Wonderful! What blows me away is how you use color to transform the red heart and music bird into beautiful blues and greens with just a hint of red. I love you colors here!

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  57. The Fancy FrogSeptember 19, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Wonderful! What blows me away is how you use color to transform the red heart and music bird into beautiful blues and greens with just a hint of red. I love you colors here!

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  58. CharkSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    love! can't say anything more, just love!

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  59. UnknownSeptember 20, 2015 at 3:43 AM

    Love it!!!!!!

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  60. Gwen LafleurSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Beautiful! I love the way you worked the papers into your piece - that heart is especially wonderful :)

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