Well, every time I think it can't get any better, it does. I always enjoy Michelle Ward's Street Team and this month is even better than usual. Click
here to see what it's all about and join us if you can. The theme this month is "Make it Your Own" which is a big topic. Recently I've been inspired by the beautiful stencil work
here and
here and of course I am always inspired
here. So, I've been itching to try it. How to 'make it my own?' The stencils are store bought (so far) and that was part of the challenge. I've also been wanting to try ATC's (Artist Trading Cards) so- I combined the two and . . . here's what I have:
Technique: Subtle portion-control (wink-wink) all over with 'big Daddy' orange
stencil-on-top-of-stencil in the middle.
Technique: Spray paint over store-bought stencils. Metallic gold and other colors-the 'metallic' doesn't scan too well. I like the splatter and the random overlap. Is the house-work done? NOPE. Groceries in the fridge? NOPE "but seriously: do we really
need meat? . . .when HobbyLobby has so many delicious colors of spray paint?" LOL
Technique: Monoprint (top left), gesso-ed over and re-stenciled for a subtle effect. Hand carved stamp (bird) over background texture. Am I hooked on stenciling?
YOUbetCHA! 
Technique: Monoprint (top left), gesso-ed over and re-stenciled for a subtle effect. Hand carved stamp (bird) over background texture. Am I hooked on stenciling? YOUbetCHA! 
9 comments:
Ouuuu...I like this stenciling!!!
Thanks for visiting today and for the link!!!--I am having so much fun here with baby Marc and Mommie. We are about to do some chain stitching on some onesies. It's a learning curve for me!
You've made it look like so much fun. Must buy spray paint!
jane - terrific pieces! glad you finally hopped on the spray train :) can you stand how fun it is? it's so instant. your colors are lovely. (i'm loving the portion control....and the monoprinting) thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous stuff!! You've really made this your own. So inspiring. :)
Housework gives you wrinkles anyway, so just don't worry about it. Love what you're doing it, I can see what fun you're having.
Your header looks really pretty, glad I can follow you now.
Boring women have clean homes and food on the table. Artists make food for the soul! These pieces are awesome! I've got to investigate spray paint!!!!
Your aceos are beautiful...love the colors! So glad to have found your lovely blog...I'm now a follower too!
This was a lot of fun to read!! Loved your views on housework n shopping!! I am convinced now that my arty life is incomplete, as I haven't yet tried spray paint... =)
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