From Journal to Wall Art -with Kirsten

This week I'm bringing you a project that takes a page out of one of my sketchbooks and puts it up on the wall. I am still loving the faces I created in my little Moleskine I shared a few weeks ago. I didn't want them to just stay in the book, I wanted them to break out and decorate my wall! I chose one of my favorites and... follow along!  

Here are the supplies I am using:

After the GAC-100 dries add a layer of gesso and use the Dots stencil to create texture in the wet gesso. Let dry.

Next comes a layer of acrylic paint. I used a Lemon yellow and a lime color. 

Let's bring out the pattern by using the dot stencil with a Ruby red and a Night blue paint. I really like how the colors blend and contrast with each other. Tada!! This is the background.

I prepped the chipboard with a layer of gesso on two sides (it keeps the chipboard flat). Using a blue and a red paint with the Tracks and Open Work stencils add a few layers to make a quick background. 

Looking at my original I took a pencil and sketched a similar face.

Use acrylic paints to paint in the face and outline in black. Final touches and more texture done with my favorite drawing pencil. 

After I am happy with the way it looks it's time to cut it out! Don't you just love how the stencil designs peek out?!

I used gel medium to attach the chipboard piece to the substrate and left it to dry overnight with a layer of books on top to help it dry flat.

After a coat of black paint around the edges to finish it off it's time for a coat of glossy sealer. 

She looks great and I think she will look even better on my wall with a few of her sisters to join her. Better get to work!! Have a creative week!

Also in News