Welcome to the Orly Avineri Blog Hop with StencilGirl Products! Orly has designed a new line of stencils available through StencilGirl beginning today! :)
For my project, I started with a background of deli papers, paint, and napkins.
I began making marks and using stencils. The one below is Orly Avineri's Splats, Blooms, and Bones stencil.
I used Heidi Swapp's Color Shine spray in mustard and blocked off the edges so only the stencil would have spray.
I continued adding color and drips and marks and layers of stencils.
I finally decided to turn the board this way and began my composition. Since I have been struggling with Balance in my life, this became the theme of my piece.
I used Carolyn Dube's Uplifting Words stencil to stencil my word, borrowing letters from the other words to spell the word I wanted...BALANCE. I used a hefty amount of molding paste so the letters would pop off the canvas.
Using Orly's stencil again, I repeated the theme of flowers from my background with floral portion of her stencil. I gave my piece dimension by scraping Golden Molding Paste through it.
More Close Ups
Using some mesh from my stash to add texture and molding paste with Orly's stencil:
Using Carolyn Dube's Jumbo Vintage Type Letters stencils...
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Giveaway will close Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 11:59 pm CST. Remember to keep hopping along with those artists listed below and the more comments you make the more entries!
Giveaway will close Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 11:59 pm CST. Remember to keep hopping along with those artists listed below and the more comments you make the more entries!
Good Luck!
Blog Hop Order
Kirsten Reed You are HERE
Gwen Lafleur Go here next!
NO problem with balance here! Absolutely gorgeous colors and texture! LOVE that you rotated the canvas!
ReplyDeleteThank you my sweet friend! :)
DeleteFabulous colors!! Your piece has such depth and texture. After seeing your pieces in the last two blog hops I realize that I need to be less afraid of adding layer upon layer of color and texture.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I have inspired you to be bold and try something new! :) Keep me posted on how you do!
DeleteThe textures, the colors and the stencil work are simply fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Glenda!
DeleteIt's so inspiring to see everyone use Orly's stencils! Great job!
ReplyDeletecrunchy, layering -- love them--nothing twee about the results!
ReplyDeleteI love some crunchy layers! :))
DeleteLOVE IT, Kirsten!
ReplyDeleteSuch richness and depth to this painting! Amazing!
Thank you Mary :)
DeleteWell-balanced, indeed. The colorful layers meet in unexpected harmony. I'll have to try the resin coating.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :)
DeleteIt is so fun to see how these stencils are used by everyone! love your colors Kirsten!
ReplyDeletethe colours are so vivid its so interesting to see how you all interpret the stencils
ReplyDeleteYou have so many details in here! The more I look the more I see- but that happens a lot with your work for me! Want to touch all that texture too! Love this!
ReplyDeleteYes, lots of texture & layers...my fav! :)
DeleteWow - fascinating to see your work and discover your blog. Thank for the chance to win one of Orly's stencils!
ReplyDeleteThank you and good luck!
DeleteLoved every step of your project, from the collage till the end result, so many amazing layers, great mixed media piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ruth ~ I am glad you enjoyed!
DeleteKirsten, love how you used these stencils to create such a layered piece! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy!
DeleteBeautiful spread! Love these new unique stencils and how you used them. Love to win one and play with myself. : )
ReplyDeleteThank you ~ good luck :))!
DeleteThanks so much for walking us through the process; it is a splendid page!
ReplyDeleteso very creative! love it.
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteYou did it again, my friend.. I get the "balance" thing. You created layers of deep, rich love.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy ~ you get the Biggest Cheerleader Award for always being so encouraging! :)
DeleteLike the use of the textures, colors combined with the stencils for so much depth....
ReplyDeleteI just adore this! Love all the color and the layers... and the resin on top makes it look so cool! Great job incorporating the stencils and showing their versatility!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gwen! :) I do love the look of resin on this piece!
Deletelove your paintings, beautiful colors
ReplyDeletethe colors are beautiful - so bright and vibrant. Great design.
ReplyDeleteLoving the elements, the layers and the mystery here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteAll those layers give the finished piece a bit more mystery than the color palette initially leads you to expect.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it's the 'balance' of happy along with inner complexity of our souls. thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love the complexity and depth of this piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Seth!
DeleteLove all of your work! Beautiful colors, form, and drips! Please don't stop creating!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love some drips! :)
DeleteLove your piece. Great color and theme since we all need balance in our lives. Love these stencils. I think they will become favorites!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you use them! :)
DeleteYour project is literally sweeping me off my feet, Kirsten! Your chosen pallet is so beautiful! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sue!
DeleteWhat a great idea to rotate the canvas! I really like the richness and depth of textures.
ReplyDeleteSometimes that is the best way to "see" something ~ just turn the canvas and look again. :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOrly's stencils are fabulous aren't they??
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with them
Yes, they are! Thank you!
DeleteStunning work! Thank you so much for the chance to win one of these great new stencils.
ReplyDeleteAbsolute gorgeousness Kirsten!! I totally get why you use that resin- it really does add a wonderful finish to the piece! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteVery cool stencil and art!
ReplyDeleteYour art like you...amazing!
ReplyDeletexxoo right back at you sweet friend!
DeleteVery cool layering and textures!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great demo! Can't wait to do more exploring with your posts!
ReplyDeleteI love these new stencils! Congratulations Orly! Your demo was very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThey are great! Thanks for hopping along!
DeleteKirsten. You totally went a whole other direction with your demo. I love the light, pastel"y" feel to your piece. Just goes to show, what a great stencil can do in so many different hands. Bookmarking my way thought this blog hop:) Laura
ReplyDeleteThanks ~ hope to see you back here! :)
DeleteI really love your color palette, Kirsten, and all the yummy textures.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You always make nice art!
ReplyDeletecool use of these great stencils! i have some great ideas for Halloween that I would love to try with these great stencils! tfs
ReplyDeleteThey would be great for Halloween things!
Deleteterrific!
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
So very amazing and cool. I love what you've done with the stencils. I do believe this is my favorite stencil out of the new release.
ReplyDeleteNice to e-meet you on your blog! Love your texture and colors and good night nurse: your layers! Love!
ReplyDeleteLove your piece and style! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThese stencils are awesome and all the various artists use of them just amazed me. Can't wait to get some. Can see the fun I'm going to have
ReplyDeleteYou will have fun! :)
DeleteFabulous, I love what Orly's new stencils add to the Stencil Girl line...a little extra depth and mystery...Delish!
ReplyDeleteLove Orly's new stencils!! Love to see what each artist is creating with them too! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those bones stencils. Your page is yummy!
ReplyDeleteYour canvas's are always amazing to me! Love how you can still see some of the stencil patterns in the last picture (finished piece). Awesome work. Thank you for showing us your process photos. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Gorgeous canvas with so many interesting bits and layers!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of Orly's stencils. Loved that you used the molding paste. I'm definitely going to do that on my next page. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSO interesting to watch the progression of this piece. It take a lot of courage to keep going like this and I applaud your effort - the final result is awesome xo
ReplyDeleteI agree with Carolyn, the more you look the more you see! Love the resin with the theme of Orly's stencil, they go together so well! Thank you for the tutorial! I loved it.
ReplyDeleteIf you couldonlypick one of Orly's stencils, which would you pick?
Very cool work! Thanks for the chance to win one of Orly's stencils!
ReplyDeleteI really love what you did with these stencils. So many yummy layers, and thank you for the chance to win. :
ReplyDeletefab use of Orly's new stencil...great balancing act!! peace & paint michel
ReplyDeleteYour painting is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'm loving the colors and the new stencils.
ReplyDeleteWoW Kristen this is beautiful! <3
ReplyDeletelove these stencils and what you did with them
ReplyDeleteWow, your art is special. I am coming from Marjie's blog.
ReplyDeleteYou have created amazing project with new stencilgirl stencils.. love your vibrant colors. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Happy to follow you on Bloglovin
I came over from Marjie's blog too. Your canvas is gorgeous and I love all the beautiful colourful layers you have created.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your process Kirsten, I loved seeing how this beautiful piece of art evolved.
ReplyDeleteAlison xxx
Love your use of texture and vibrant color. Very effective!
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