Gelli Plate Printing
Awhile back I pulled out my 8 x 10 inch gelli plate and made a bunch of decorated papers that I will use as backgrounds, collage papers, and journal pages. When I start gelli printing, I make sure I have … Continued
Painted Messenger Bag
Needing to make a batch of messenger bags to restock a local store, I decided to make one of them a painted canvas bag, and I love it. In fact, I am having a hard time deciding whether to sell this … Continued
Studio Work Island
It has been awhile since I updated you on the happenings in my studio. I am continuing to work on making it the ideal creating spot. Recently, I drew up plans for a work island that my skilled husband was kind enough … Continued
Art Journal Update
I finished up a few of my in progress journal pages this week: This page was made by using some deli paper that I had used to catch by stenciling overspray while I was using stencils and spray inks … Continued
Art Journal Class #4 Stenciling and Color
Had a great Art Journal class last week where we had lots of fun using different stencil techniques. We used index cards to try out several techniques, then used those as collage elements on our final page. We used … Continued
Pages from my Art Journal
It’s been awhile since I shared pages from my art journal, so I thought I would start the week with a few! This one uses some scraps of CitraSolv paper on a stenciled background of brown on black. I really … Continued
Late night CitraSolv party
Since I am teaching a CitraSolv class tonight, last night I decided to brush up a bit and have my own private little CitraSolv party. So, I pulled out a 2010 National Geographic magazine and my spray bottle filled with … Continued
This week in my art journal
Did some freewriting on my elephant page about reaching for what seems impossible. My lines go every which way, making it pretty hard to read..but the goal is in the writing, not the reading! Included some favorite photos of the … Continued
Bicycle Wheel Stencil Storage
The fun find I want to share with you today is the bicycle wheel that my husband mounted under the loft (did I mention there is a loft in my studio!!). I added some of those little hooks that have … Continued