These days I'm grateful to have the honour of raising a future dog guide foster puppy. He's been keeping me busy these days, so I wanted to create a journal page that I could doodle on, a little at a time, when I got the chance.
I used two of Terri's stencil designs: Waves and Layered Salad.
Working in my 9" X 12" Strathmore Mixed Media Visual Journal, I started by tracing the Waves stencil using pencil. I often jump right in with pen, but this time I thought I'd lay everything out in pencil first, and then when I find time I'll do the pen work while listening to TV.
I added the quote by writing it between those wonderful lines created by the stencil.
With the text in place, I reached for the Layered Salad stencil and filled in the empty spaces around the edges with whimsical flowers made using the various design elements in this stencil.
The next step was to use a permanent black pen (I like Microns and/or Pitt pens) to embellish the letters as I traced them in black, adding extra thickness and some tiny lines to fill in the fatter sections.
The rest of the pencil lines were also traced with the black pen.
And I'm ready for some paint. I decided to use acrylic for this page. I use a very fine brush and water down the paint so that it flows almost like watercolour paint.
After adding colour to all of the elements, mostly using some shimmery metallic paints, I pulled out a silver Pitt pen and added some shadows.
Don't you just love that wonderful quote by Marcel Proust?!
There's a giveaway on the StencilGirl Talk Blog and
all comments left on the ENTIRE hop
are eligible to be picked as the winning comment.
Giveaway will close on Sunday, November 24th at 11:59PM Central Time.
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Linda Kittmer-you're here...thanks for coming!
Beautiful spread, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth.
DeleteLove the quote and the page is great.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It's a wonderful quote isn't it!?
DeleteLinda, that is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane.
DeleteLove it! Great use for the waves stencil. I like to draw wavy lines to then write between, but they never turn out as neat as that. Just found another must-have stencil LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer. I love Waves for that reason too!
DeleteYes it is a wonderful quote, & you have done it justice with your gorgeous page
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacqui!
DeleteI love this page! I struggle with hand-lettering -- mostly with the confidence to do it much. Instead I rely on stamps, but am often frustrated with the homogeny of the result.This page inspires me to keep developing my hand-lettering. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie. I've taken some of Joanne Sharpe's lettering classes and I found them a lot of fun. You might want to look into that to build your confidence. Maybe start with Letter Love 101 if you're interested.
DeleteFabulous Linda!
ReplyDeleteI love the waves stencil!
Thanks Gill.
DeleteFantastic use of the stencils and love, love your lettering....xox
ReplyDeleteThanks Corrine!
DeleteMagnificent art journal page filled with such great stencil art!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn. Another fabulous hop!
DeleteWhat a stunning piece of artwork and I agree the quote is definitely one to remember. Very clever use of the stencils too - thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks so much Teri.
DeleteLinda, I love the page.... and the quote.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane!
DeleteBeautiful work Linda and fun stencils!!
ReplyDeleteYou make this look so easy....totally out of my comfort zone, but I'm inspired to try it! Beautiful way you incorporated the stencils and colors. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirsten. It really is easier than you might think...and a little addictive. LOL
DeleteBeautiful lettering and coloration. Love what you did!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Love this page. Great way you used both stencils together! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynda.
DeleteWow, Linda.. that is such a beautiful page. I am grateful for doing this hop with you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy. As always it's such fun playing along with all of you!
DeleteLove the quote but love what you have done with it. candy
ReplyDeleteThanks Candy. It is a wonderful quote!
Deletelove your page- the colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm into all these bright colours to overcome the dull grey of November. LOL
DeleteLinda I LOVE the way you incorporated both of Terri's stencils into your journal page! What a great idea. This journal page is gorgeous. Thank you for the inspiration and a chance to win! I really LOVE this design and the way you used it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Suzy. Good luck in the draw!
DeleteLove This Linda! Great style. Great way to pick apart the stencil to use the parts you want! Beautiful! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLinda, what a terrific use of these two stencils. You are just so darn clever ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Thanks so much Mary Beth. I'm having so much fun playing along with everyone on these hops. There are so many wonderful ideas!
DeleteI like the way you used these stencils!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to use the stencils, the reason I love following these blogs.hops
ReplyDeleteThanks Mimi. It is fun seeing all of the wonderfully unique ideas from the various artists.
DeleteLove the ideas gjeneve@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks. Glad you're enjoying the hop.
DeleteYou've created Gorgeous-ness all over the page!!! Love the bright colors with the black ink on a white background page. It must have been fun to make for sure... will try the technique sometime soon. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline. And yes, it's a bit addictive...a great way to play while listening to TV.
DeleteBeautiful Page Linda!!! I love how you used the wave stencil- awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jackie!
DeleteWOW!! This is so pretty, your lettering is great with these stencils!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Good luck with the draw!
DeleteI love the quote and what you did with the stencils.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Have a great weekend.
DeleteThis so fun. It just makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. I think we've pulled off another fabulous hop! Great working with you!
DeleteOh, how I wish that I could make magical art like you do.....just beautiful!.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Barbara!
DeleteI love Proust's quotes and had never read this one. Thank you so much. Perfect timing and great art to go with it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal page!
ReplyDeleteCE Pertuit
Thank you. Glad you like it.
DeleteThe journal page turned out so cool. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheri.
DeleteA great quote on such a gorgeous page. You really know how to use stencils...it's inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo. Good luck in the draw.
DeleteI love what you did! Can I use similar in my journal? I was expecting fiber! Love it. Hoppin on now, hope you have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. I do love fibre, but art journalling and photography are passions too!
DeleteI really love how you created with your stencils, this has been a fun hop for me to learn how people use stencils in their art.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Thanks Kathy. That's what I love about these hops...we all get so much inspiration from the other artists!
Deletelove your mix of lettering with the stencils!
ReplyDeleteThanks Willa.
DeleteLOVE this so much. Your fun and whimsical coloring and doodling is just delightful!!!
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Thanks Janis!
DeleteLOVE your combination of micron pen patterns and brilliant acrylics.
ReplyDeleteI'm also in love with your photos of Dime! What a sweet face!
Thanks Mary. And yes, Dime is adorable! He's so loving too!
DeleteLINDA!!! You are so clever. These two stencils are perfect for this. Love it so much. I never thought of the waves stencils used as fun guidelines for text.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terri. Your fabulous designs were great for this page!
DeleteReally enjoyed seeing your creations.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice!
DeleteWhat a beautiful art journal page! I really like the saying too...
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi. I love using quotes and then letting them direct my doodling.
DeleteUpon clicking your link in this hop I was struck by the beauty of your background and banner. Delicious in all my favorite peacock colors. Now I am following your blog. This quote and how you have used Terri's stencils is amazing. True inspiration. Thank you for hopping. Creative Bliss...
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks so much and welcome to my blog. I'm thrilled to have you as a new follower!
DeleteI just love how you have merged the 2 stencils and the end result with color gives me the warm fuzzys. textilerecycler@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so happy to hear all this fabulous feedback.
DeleteThis page is perfect. Thanks for sharing. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to present such a great quote! Thank you for sharing your process and the use of the stencils. Hope to have an opportunity to give the technique a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marsha. Good luck in the draw!
DeleteLove the way you used the curved stencil for this quote.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin. The Waves stencil is perfect for journalling.
DeleteVery nice use of the stencils. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Neida!
DeleteI LOVE how you did this! Your lettering is fabulous and I love how you incorporated the 2nd stencil.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Raine.
Deleteoooh, I have this stencil. cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elle. Have fun creating!
DeleteYour design is beautiful! The tutorial sort of makes me think I could approximate something that would be nice too. Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteKelly
Thank you Kelly. Have fun creating your version!
DeleteFANTASTIC! Love the way you have used Terri's design...really captured her whimsical and colourful style. Adore the lettering...this is on my list of things to work on.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I love Terri's designs and they lend themselves perfectly to this sort of art journalling!
DeleteGreat quote and the page turned out so fine!
ReplyDeleteStencils for doodling? Learn something every day, that's my motto! LOL! Thanks for this.
ReplyDeletePhyrie
Thanks Phyrie. And yes, stencils are a great way to jump in to doodling or just play with a new design.
DeleteThis is awesome - I LOVE this style and your simple step-by-step finally showed me how to do it! And thanks for the chance to win some stencils!
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa. I'm glad the tutorial was helpful. Good luck in the draw!
DeleteThis is what I call the PERFECT Art Journal Page :)
ReplyDeleteWow Maria! Thanks!!
DeleteOh, Linda, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Marjie!
DeleteHoly Smoke, are you cool or what?!! I've never been to your site before, and I am completely bowled over. I love, love, love that journal page! I'm going to be putting you on my list for sure. You also used two of my fav stencils--hope I win!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Robin! And welcome to my blog. Good luck in the draw.
DeleteFabulous journal page, Linda! Are you giving away those two wonderful stencils by chance? They're my fav!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Check the StencilGirl Talk blog for the give-a-way details. It shows the four stencils that will be sent out as prizes
Deletewhat an amazing page, is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good luck in the draw and have a fabulous weekend.
DeleteVery pretty journaling! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Deborah!
DeleteLinda your piece today is so wonderful. And I do love that Proust quote. I aspire to your level of creativity and expression!
Deletecindy P
Thanks Cindy.
DeleteOh, what a beautiful page! Wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy.
DeleteI love the way you used the stencils. Beautiful journal page. Linda E.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Linda.
DeleteLove your work, Linda! What a beautiful page!
ReplyDeleteThank you Deborah!
DeleteThanks for sharing your process! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post! SImply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Leslie!
Deletethat Layered Salad is so awesome. I love your colorsense and whimsical style! Thanks for pointing me in a new direction with my stencils!
ReplyDeleteedie
Thank you Edie. I'm so glad you're enjoying the hop!
DeleteLove the bright color and lettering!
ReplyDeletethis is way cool!! love the stencils.. can't wait tio try this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamiko. Have fun making a version of your own.
DeleteI love the way you used these stencils!!! Thanks so much for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm glad I could inspire you. Have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteWhat a fun way to use more than one stencil. Gives me a new way to look at using stencils.
ReplyDeleteThanks Randi. It's fun to combine different elements of the stencils.
DeleteThank you for the lovely inspiration ... it is lovely and very well done. I am just getting started using stencils with quotes and I love how you used the two different ones so well together. I have a sweatshirt I want to art journal a quote on and I think if I practice first for the layout on paper it will be better now after seeing your planning here with pencil. Thank you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. That sound like a fun project. I'm glad this post was helpful to you. Have fun!
DeleteThis is truly an amazing page! Love how you used the "wave" stencil to create the space for your quote. This stencil is now on my list to "have to buy".
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn. You'll love it when you get it!
Deletewhat a great quote for use with super stencils - LOVE
ReplyDeleteArtistPoet dot Girl @gmail dot com
good luck everyone
Thanks Jamie. Good luck to you in the draw.
DeleteLearning so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm happy to hear you're enjoying the hop and getting some ideas from it.
DeleteVery cool doodling. I love it. Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration and the chance to win more stencils...my favorite toys.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome. Thanks for the visit. I'm glad you're getting some ideas from the hop.
DeleteOh Linda, I've never used two stencils together! The beautiful quote stands out with all the coloring you did! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm so glad I could inspire you!
Deletelove your whole blog ~ those stencils turned out beautiful ~ so lovely was the finished design~ thanks for being part of the blog hop
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the hop!
DeleteOh my, your doodling blew me away---I never thought about using stencils to doodle! You are so creative! Thanks for the chance to win!
DeleteThank you Cat. Good luck in the draw.
Deletehow beautiful!! Love the quote. thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen!
DeleteLove your page...very inspiring. Thanks for chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and good luck in the draw!
DeleteThis is gorgeous on so many levels. Love your handwriting.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Yolanda!
Deletedoodling with stencils...looks great...
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine!
DeleteWhat a beautiful project. Each subsequent picture made my eyes get wider and wider. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the wave stencil. I could see using it on every page.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. It certainly is a versatile stencil.
Deletei just loved this so much. thank you for the idea. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Lura
DeleteI just love the new stencil girl stencils and the pieces show using them are fantastic
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm glad you're enjoying the blog hop.
DeleteGreat work and nice stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove your arty page Linda. TFS
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs. B.
DeleteI love this way of using stencils with pens - and the blog hop is a great way to learn so much! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joyce. I'm happy you've learned some new ideas from the hop.
DeleteI love what you created with the stencils... wow!! Thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michele!
DeleteLove it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Erica.
DeleteThank you Sallie!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get up the courage to try lettering. That C in 3rd grade penmanship killed it for me.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, that's awful! You might want to consider some of Joanne Sharpe's online lettering classes (Letter Love 101 was great). You CAN do it!
DeleteLooking fab,
ReplyDeleteLove it, Love it, Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara!
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