Blocks and Books and Giveaways, oh my!
Yay! We have a new series out! This one is nice and square and blocky and makes great texture and backgrounds! I've been playing with these for awhile, beginning with my gelli plate (naturally!) Here's what they look like:
Open Work
Deco
Tiles
Cross-T
Aren't they pretty? Of course I couldn't just show you the designs. You can see those on the Artistcellar Website Stencils page.
So you know how you can have a half finished canvas laying around and it's saying to you "meh." Well, I grabbed one of those canvases and just started some layering with the Blocks Stencils. And since I loved how the design team kept using crackle paste through stencils, I tried that too. Boy did I have a hot mess at the end. Now it screamed "MEH!!" But I did a little trick that my friend reminded me of... I tied it all together with Nickel Azo and Burnt Umber glazes. This is what happened.
But check out this texture! I wasn't sure if my crackle paste would even crackle, with the humidity being 423% (or so it felt) but it turned into crackle on steroids!
And hidden in between the texture-y goodness lay more blocks.
I sorta like this piece now. I call it "Cracked, not Broken" The original piece was inspired by a huge sidewalk crack I took a picture of, the end result is a little more metaphorical and reminds me of that poem about "cracks letting the light in."
This morning I was visiting Diana Trout's blog and saw this little tutorial on Twinchies. Well, these were tags that failed at paper marbling so I stenciled over them, cut them square and decided to try Diana's method. I first glued some book page words on the squares and covered the entire square in an Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel. I ended coating them twice to get a nice thick gloss. I then dipped the edges in a flat gold embossing powder and melted them smooth. I grabbed another half-finished canvas I've had laying around for YEARS and gave it a fresh coat of paint and stenciling with the same Tiles stencil, and mounted the little tile in the middle of the canvas. I coated the canvas edges in the glass bead gel to give it a little bling. The funny part is that the "Beautiful Exasperation" cracked when I tried to straighten it. I love delicious irony.
But wait. Didn't I mention in the Newsletter something about a GIVEAWAY? Yes, yes I did! I'm giving away a set of stencils and a beautiful book called "Art Journal Your Archetypes" by artist and author Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli. It is a gorgeous book filled with artwork and interviews by your favorite artists like Nathalie Kalbach, Orly Avineri, Sarah Trump, Jessica Sporn, Mary Beth Shaw, Seth Apter, and Tamara Laporte. Yours Truly has a little piece of artwork in there, representing my main archetype "Nature Girl."
It has a section where you can answer questions to figure out what archetypes you most identify with, and half the book shows you how you can use stencils and other mixed media methods to create journal pages to honor your archetypes. It really is a unique book, with a fascinating subject, you will be sure to learn something about yourself and then want to create art about it!
Gabrielle and I also got the chance to talk a little bit over at Google Hangouts and she recorded it for everyone to see. (eeek!) We talked about archetypes, art journaling, running a business, and other "stuff". Enjoy!
Now for the details of the Giveaway! Just leave a comment here about what you think your archetypes are. Or just leave a comment about what you think about the Blocks stencils and artwork. Or just say hi :-) I will pick a random winner on October 8th, after the Design Team has had a chance to show off their creations. You have to come back to THIS post to enter the giveaway. Only one entry per person, duplicates will be eliminated. I am giving away a brand new book and a set of stencils. And if I have more than 50 comments, I will be giving away another book and set of stencils! So share this post and encourage people to enter. Good luck and...
Have a fantastic week!
xoLisa
65 Responses
Kimberly Burnham
So many ways to look at archetypes. INTJ, 3 on the enneagram, warrior woman and more.
Kim
The book sounds fascinating, and the stencils look grand! Thanks for this opportunity!
Carol Desjarlais
I follow you and use your tips and ideas often. I worked in the educational systems, Native American Schools, for 23 years, retrieving youth at risk in communities at risk. I retired a decade ago and have been working on healing self since then. I would truly love to be able to utilize your book or blocks. Thank you for the opportunity and for all you give.
GJENEVE HOPKINSON
I find this all very intriguing. I don’t know what my type is, but would love to learn.
Jackie Smith
OMG I’m not sure what my Archetype is but I need some stencil intervention because I want those stencils!!! Would love to win the book & stencils! Thank you!
Wendy
Love geometrics, so the stencils spoke to me immediately! Not sure what my archetype is – guess the book would really help out with that! Thanks for the chance to win some fabulous goodies!
Amanda
Nature Girl!
Nicole
I really like the one Zach made, love the colors. They are all beautiful ! Archetype ???? Not sure, I would have to read the book =)
Carole Carlson
Not sure about my archetype, unless it is “lover of stencils”! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Karen
I would love to try these stencils.
Deb
Hi! Love the stencils.
Susie Risk
I like these new stencils especially the tile. These stencils will make some very interesting art. The crackle paste looks great. Thank you for the opportunity to win the book and stencils!
Angela Grasse
I think I need to read up on archetypes to find out which I am.
Susan Partridge
The stencils are just in time for playing with my new & yet to be used Gelli Plate! I am drawn to the idea of blending the archetypes with art and just the suggestion sparks creative life in me! This is definitely a combo worth having! I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Lupa
I’m new to stencils, and gesso and multilayered artwork but one thing for sure, IT’S BIG FUN! Cool book and UBER BLOCKS!
Taking archetypes from The Tarot (Smith-Waite) I’d say Hermit and Priestess would be me. Obviously, I go back and forth and then I veer off into Fool territory…
Johanne
I lové the new blocs stencils set and the labiyrinth one as well. I have No clueAquid of my archétypes because I don’t have any description of them. The book previews on Amazon, doesn’t shom Rheault description. I Would like to be the lucky winner of This generous give away. And I lové to See all the Beautiful art and explain actions on the Blog. Thank you.
Adriana Moreira
Wow love those new stencils and with the crackle paste they look awesome. Thanks Lisa! xx
Susanne Rector
OMG – I love those new stencil – and would LOVE to read your book. I don’t know who my archetype is, but it sounds fascinating and I would love to find out!!! <3
lisa
love them ALL ! xoxo
Jeanne Kelly
Great texture from these new stencils!
APG Jamie
wow, I don’t have a clue of my “type” lol it may depend on day (maybe yeah) I do this whole square’age stencil set & the book umm, yes sounds great.
tile we meet again LOL
xo
Dale Botha
OMGosh! Be still my heart…..that crackle in between the blocks is so darn awesome! I had goosebumps thinking about how I could use these stencils and crackle! Fabulous new range and what a great book too. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win the new stencils and book…..yes, that will be a wonderful early Christmas gift! xx
Rae Lynn Reffruschinni
I would love a copy of the Archetypes book! I have it on my to buy list. I’m not sure what my archetype is, but think it would include nature.
Terri Landreth
Really nice! I love your work and the wide range of emotions.
Bea
I guess I’ll have to give crackling another try. It didn’t work for me the one time I tried. Looks great…
Janelle
I love the block stencils and the Broken piece that you created. It’s fabulous. All the new stencils coming out are great.
leslieb
I really like the new stencils! I especially like the tiles and openwork. Love the idea of using them to add more texture, even to small border pieces! Thank you for the giveaway.
Joan
Love the art work displayed here. Gives me fresh ideas with which to play in my art journals!! Thank you!!
Jan
You really brought these stencils to life and gave me inspiration for how to use them! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Rita Montgomery
I love squares and rectangles, really, anything geometric. These blocks are fantastic and would love to get my hands on them. Thank you for a chance to win.
Beverly
I love the crackle! This is a really fun set of stencils.
Marge Taylor
I love the look of the block series and the crackle paste does look awesome! My goal for 2016 has been to try new materials, new styles in my art work and art journals, and I would love to give these stencils a whirl. I’m also very curious to see where the book and info about my archetype might lead me.
Chirp
The archetypes I am working with right now are Wounded Child and Innocent Child, along with some kind of healthy compassionate masculine energy that I do not have a name for (yet). I would love a chance to win the geometric stencils and later today I am going to play with crackle paste! Thank you!
Anita K.
Awesome to see the creativity used with block stencils. I enjoyed the video chat as well. Book and Block Series stencils look like something every artist needs in their personal supply cache! I’ve been drawn to geometric shapes forever. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
alyce mcdonald
I love all the stencils, can’t seem to not be interested in all of them I have used the cathedral corners many times, they are wonderful. I also just received the pods thing and am getting ready to work with those. Thanks for inspiring.
Alyce
Jean Marmo
Love this! When I was in school years ago, I would draw overlapping squares. Pages and pages of them. THis is definietly my type!
jan blount
These new stencils are especially cool….my mind is running away with idea possibilities. As far as archetypes that identify with …turned 62 this year so embracing the crone is pretty active right now…with a equally big helping of magical child. This new book sounds yummy. .
Ann
The new stencils are just super and your crackle sample is so very cool.
Ann
Sara
I’m not sure about my archetype, but I know I love these stencils.
Susan Dyson
This book looks AMAZING. I am so into archetypes but didn’t even think about art journaling about them/with them/as them. Love your stencil samples, too. Very inspiring!
Kim English
How exciting. I LOVE the new block series and your artwork. All that texture is fantastic and the layers – so yummy. Thank you for the opportunity to win the stencils and the book! pick me, pick me….lol
Dorcee
I love what you did with the stencils and would love my own set! Love the crackle.
Denise Huntington
Love the squares stencils, love what you did with them (especially “Cracked, but not Broken”!). I can’t watch the video right now since I’m at work…but I’ll take a look tonight to guess what my major archetype is. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great items!
Anni/Handgathered
Wow. The crackle sample you guys created is really inspiring. Very cool. I Googled ‘Archetype’ and got a feel of where I fall into the realm. I’m pretty much about creativity, exploration and nurturing.
Margot Bigelow
I love the block stencils and what you’ve done with them. Just think of all the ways I could use them if my archetype was “Blockhead”. But I think my archetype (right now) might be the Child. Thanks for the opportunity to win the stencils set and the book; it looks fabulous!
Linda Reitz
I don’t know my choices for Archetype – but it would be rainy day energy if there was one. Give me a sky that is gray and trees green with vibrant life and I will be elated. Of course, Phoenix does not give me many of those, so my craft room is my retreat, with gray carpet and lush scents of paper, paint and gesso. I love all the varieties of stencils, and how you use them in so many different ways. Thanks for the inspiration.
Patty
I think I need to learn more about archetypes! I actually started to learn a little about them for my “business self” so I’d love to see how they apply to my “artist self”. I like to blend my two “selves” into my work to come up with creative ways to sell my products to my customers. I may very well learn that I’m not a split personality after all :)
Valerie Walter
Yay!!! I have been very interested in archetypes and have been working to study them through my art and I am sooo excited to see this book. I cannot wait to get my hands on it! The explorer and the magician both resonate with me quite a bit, however I can see bits of myself in so many of them as life progresses. Thanks for all you do! <3
Pam Weiler
I am not sure of my archetype, so I think this is a book I need to purchase or hopefully win. I do love Tamara Laporte.
LeeAnn Gibson
I’ve been considering the book, even added it to my wishlist. It’s great to get a little more info from you! And I love the block stencils, especially the deco.
Arlene
Lots of good stuff in your blog post today! I love what you Sid with the crackle paste and your new Blocks stencil series. So interesting. I use your stencils so often in my abstract painting work, and I love them a lot – the add such depth to it. That new book about Archetypes and art journaling is very fascinating. I want to dig into it to discover my own archetypes. Great interview with Gabrielle too..I enjoyed watching it. Good luck with your giveaway. xo
Ruth Aubertine
Love the new stencils and the book looks amazing!! Not sure what type I am though! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book and fabulous stencils!
cher
love the new set! so many possibilities! thank you for a chance to win:)
Lissa
The block stencils are making the cogs and wheels turn in my mind! I love the art that was make with the stencils. It just draws my eyes to it! Love them!
Pam B
Archetype to me is a recurrent design or theme used to express a sentiment.
Kathy Stacy
I’m a stencil lover and these blocks are a great addition to any collection. I don’t know a whole lot about archetypes, but would love to read the book to find out more. Thanks for the opportunity.
Tamiko
Love the set. Hmm pull it all together with nickel azo and burnt umber glazes eh. That texture is pure yumminess…
April Lopez
I love the block stencil. I love the use of it in the background and this book looks fascinating.
Fiona Jackson
I almost always paint faces and love doing them so much. The typical face I paint represents my inner self and my emotions, or at times The Goddess. So I’m guessing those would be my archetypes. LOVE the stencils – you have such a wonderful variety. Thanks for the chance to win some, Lisa.
Renee Zarate
Love your new release, I can tell these blocks could be used so many ways on so many projects! The book looks fascinating too.
Linda Wyatt
Pick me pick me pick me, love the new stencils and sure could have fun with them. And the book sounds great. Pick me pick me
Jackie P Neal
hahaaa Tile we meet again!! That was cute!!
Lisa, I LOVE what you did with the tile on canvas-brilliant!! And the new Block Series is just fabulous!! Congratualtions on another winner and having some of your own artwork published- you rock!! xx
Ina Good
I love geometrics so this is a perfect stencil!!! I also thought cracked and Broken was my favorite you did!!! I love red and black!!!
Franny
The red and black blocks are a striking combination! Beautiful.
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Kelly
October 06, 2017
love love the stencils! thanks for posting the giveaway too! Kelly