The rumors are true! Golden did bring back Cobalt Teal paint and the first thing I wanted to know was, “Is this same as the old Cobalt Teal that I loved?” Since I happened to be hoarding a tube of the old stuff, I did a side-by-side test to see if they were the same in [...]
Carolyn Dube’s Stencils
How do you know if an art journal page is finished? Here’s my perspective on it. It’s a very personal thing because what you create comes from your soul and is unique to you. When you look at it, if it feels finished, then it’s finished. If it doesn’t feel finished, then it isn’t. You get the final say. That also means [...]
Can you stencil using paint without a brush or a cosmetic sponge? Yes! Then what was used to apply the paint? A gel plate! Not only did it make for speedy stenciling, it also gave it a grungy flair. In the video, you’ll see how to use a gel plate as a paint applicator and the exact [...]
Going from the blank canvas to a finished one can feel like the the 12 trials of Hercules, an epic journey. I had a gesso’d canvas, actually a wood panel, fully prepared to tackle the challenges that were waiting as I began playing. The first challenge happened when I started layering some colors and pattern and it looked hideous [...]
What can you do when things go horribly wrong in your art journal? Say O.O.P.S. because that avert-your-eyes-horror on the page is really an Outstanding Opportunity Presenting Suddenly. While working on this page, I drew the ugliest butterfly that was ever drawn in all of history. That might be a bit dramatic but that is what the voice in [...]
Just because spray inks come with a nozzle for spraying, doesn’t mean you can only spray them. They can be used with a paint brush too. In the video you’ll see an OOPS as well as some color mixing. https://youtu.be/LhLEOsQ2oWw Watch Spray Inks Aren’t Just for Spraying on YouTube. Why the word “start”? It is [...]
Ever have a background you don’t like very much…that you just ignore and hope that one day you’ll like it – but never do? There is still hope for those pages, after all this is mixed media art journaling and you just need another layer. I’m going to the dark side, of color that is, [...]
Excited to be guest posting at StencilGirl Talk. I’ve got a quick video for you there using watercolor pencils and a stencil. While you’re there, check out all the other posts they have for more stencil inspiration!
Ever have a day where you don’t want to think? When every decision feels hard?That was today for me. I just wanted to play in my art journal with zero pressure to make decisions. No hunting for things, no looking for the “right” something. Just play. So that meant using whatever was within arms reach. I [...]
What can you do when the inner supply hoarder flares up? Force yourself to use something sacred. I forced myself to “use up” my washi tape. And by use up I mean use just a little of it. Using the super special Van Gogh washi tape really freaked out that supply hoarder in me. Could there [...]
