New Supplies, New Art Journal Spread with Briana
Greetings Everyone!
Thanks for being here to read this post. I am experimenting with some new supplies in my art journal. I hope that you’ll feel inspired to play along!
Supplies Used:
- Cathedral Plans Series Stencils by Artistcellar
- Crayola Slick Sticks
- Tim Holtz Distress Strain-Weathered Wood
- Neon Red Tempera Paint by Blick
- Elegant Writer Calligraphy Marker
- Collage Pauge-Matte by Aleene’s
- Jane Davenport Mixed Media 9 x 12 Journal
- Cosmetic wedge
- A pencil
I have been drooling over these Cathedral Plans Series stencils, as I’ve been watching fellow Design Team member, Cristin, use them in her art.
So, today, I pulled out my 9 x 12 mixed media art journal to give them a try.
I also really love the Tim Holtz Distress Stain. I went for that first to begin creating an easy background.
I was trying to decide how I wanted to use the stencil, as it has such cool details and lines. I chose to use some neon paint with a cosmetic wedge through the stencil, on the right side of the spread.
Next, I used a Crayola Slick Stick to create some edging.
I took the marked up stencil to the left side of the spread, and “cleaned it” with a baby wipe.
TIP: Baby wipes are such a great tool to use with stencils and mixed media!
What I discovered is that the baby wipe blends the Crayola Slick Stick. This was fun to see!
Next, I added a couple of collage elements. One is a torn piece of stamp decorative paper, and the other is a torn piece of striped tissue paper.
TIP: Collage Pauge is one of my favorite wet mediums to glue with. It does not smell, and it feels smooth to the touch. (I often use my fingers to spread the glue).
I wanted to try that blending technique again, so I put some orange and yellow Slick Stick down on my pages.
Below is a picture with the baby wipe, after I used it to blend the color around.
TIP: Some artists even keep their colorful baby wipes to use in their art, once they dry. Oh, the mixed media possibilities are endless, aren’t they?
Next, I used a regular no. 2 pencil to add some journaling. I love pairing writing/words with visual images.
I decided to highlight some of the words by outlining them with a black Elegant Writer. I was pleased to see how well this pen worked over the Distress Ink, paint, and Slick Stick.
That’s the end of my process. May you feel inspired to create some pages in your art journal! I find the experience centering, calming, and a good release of emotions. I wish this for you, as well.
Blessings to you,
Briana of OrangeSpiralArts.com
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