Two artists may look at the same Spark of Art-spiration,  but how it speaks to each individual is unique- and that is the magic of the sparks.   What is a Spark of Art-spiration?  It is a snippet of a larger work.  Something about the snippet sparks my creativity so I go with it.  I print out the spark in whatever size I feel like and then I play.  Since I can print it again and again in any size. Love technology!  There is no fear of ruining it.  That gives me complete freedom to experiment, play, explore, and just have fun arting.

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Diane Jaquay generously shared what she create with one of the sparks.  I love how the bird emerged and how all the lush greenery created her jungle!  Now I see birds when I look at this spark!

Here’s what I did with the exact same spark.

 Maria McGuire brought her drawing and lettering talents to this spark and I now see a whole new world of possibilities in this spark!

Here’s what I did with the exact same spark.

 Maria opened my eyes, literately here.  It didn’t even cross my mind to draw the other eye until I saw what she created!

What I saw in the same spark.

Have you created something with a Spark of Art-spiration? I’d love to see it and share it here!  Just send me an email (acolorfuljourney at gmail dot com).

On Friday it’s the next A Colorful Gelli Print Party!  Be sure to stop back – I’ve got a great project and video for you!

Linking up to Art Journal Every Day,  Creative Inspiration,  Make It Monday, Inspire Me Monday, Creative Every Day, and Mandarin Orange Monday.

Welcome to the latest Stencil Test Drive!  I’m working with Jessica Sporn’s Random Squares stencil.  The first time I saw this stencil, I knew I had to have it!  So many possibilities!  Be sure to stop by and check out what everyone did with this stencil!

• Diana Trout
• Seth Apter
• Corrine Gillman
• Kristin Dudish
• Jessica Sporn  (There’s a giveaway here…hint…hint)

I’ve been seeing the word vulnerable in all sorts of places lately so it was no surprise to me that it ended up in my art journal.  There is strength in knowing you are vulnerable and embracing all that it entails.  As woman emerged, she struck me as strong and the type who embraces her vulnerabilities.

Randomly stenciling with acrylic paint.

White acrylic paint and a touch of pink acrylic paint.

Inktense Pencils to outline her.

Water to spread the Inktense Pencils to add some color to her.   Silks to add a touch of shimmer.

The banner was made with sticky back canvas.

Stabilo pencil to add a touch of journaling. These pencils write so easily over any surface I’ve ever had in any of my art journals.

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In the comments, I was asked where I got the paper doll.  I have all sorts of paper doll books that I have amassed over the years but no idea which one this particular lady came from…  They are extremely affordable especially considering how many ways you can use them!  Here are links to a few different ones.

Linking up with Creative Every Day, Paint Party Friday and Art Journal Every Day.