No pens were harmed in the making of this art journal page! Although it was risky to use a regular pen on paint that hadn’t dried completely, my pen made it through the ordeal as I played in my art journal with some new text stencils! In the [...]
Art Journaling
I had a plan. I didn’t follow the plan. I rarely follow my plans…but the plan is still necessary for me. The plan gives me a sense of security and control but I stay flexible so I can wander wherever the color and pattern takes me. Step 1 of the plan: Find [...]
Do you ever suddenly feel disappointed with your art journaling? Perfect is what causes that to happen to me. Perfect is a thief I invite in to rob me of my joys. Not only do I invite Perfect in…it seems I send out engraved invitations some days… I started playing with my 1700s Stencil with only [...]
That Venetian stencil can do more than what you see! Of course, it is awesome just as it is but it can be so much more than that! There are wonderful elements inside these buildings that can be customized and transformed to fit your play. Check out the video and I’ll show you [...]
An art journal page doesn’t have to happen all at once. Truly, there are no rules when it comes to art journaling and play. A few weeks ago I stenciled the heart with paint and let it be until I had a stack of PanPastels out on my counter that were whispering to me. I [...]
When Tangie Baxter invited me to teach at her Artspiration Studio it was a split second decision to say yes. Why was it so easy? Because of Tangie! I love her art, I love her style, and I love the space she has created in Mesa, Arizona at the Artspiration Studio! I cannot [...]
Welcome to day 5 of Stencil Week celebrating my latest release at StencilGirl! Today might be the last day of Stencil Week but never fear….there will be more stencil and creative fun coming here on the blog and on YouTube! If you don’t want to miss any of the fun you can subscribe/follow all [...]
Thank you for being a part of my week long play with my newest stencils at StencilGirl! I have been blown away by the reaction and support! Thank you to each and every one of you! On to today’s play! Just because Open Buildings is a 6 x 6 stencil doesn’t [...]
It’s day 2 of Stencil Week! You know I love bright and bold but there is a softer side too. The more subtle part of me popped up while I was playing in my altered book journal. Who would have guessed that I would use just one color…not me! Today’s stencil, Linked Small, used with [...]
Welcome to Stencil Week! I’ve got 8 new stencils out at StencilGirl and I want to celebrate! How do I celebrate? With a new video Monday – Friday this week and a stencil giveaway everyday! 5 new videos and 5 giveaways! Be sure to stop back every day to get yourself entered to win! [...]
