Friday, May 30, 2014

Mixed Media Canvas with Stencils

Hi Friends. Janet here from Happy Reminders.
I am going to take you step by step on how I made this canvas.



 First off I gathered a pile of papers and cutouts,
tissue and lace, doilies and photos....
And collaged them onto a simple canvas with a gel medium.
At this point I decided to use it sideways....

Everything was gessoed, lightly in some parts and heavy in others.
I wanted the textures to come through....
I know what's underneath....
if the faces and the details don't show through perfectly, 
then that's okay with me.
I used two stencils in these steps...
Above is a new June Pfaff Daley stencil, Celtic Celebration.
I applied the different motifs in a black Ranger Archival Ink.
At this point I wanted to start some color.
 I love using words, letters or numbers in a layer. 

Notice the washi tape added here and there...
Black Ranger Ink was sponged around the edges...
lightly, to frame it, to give it a depth...

Next step, Golden brand Gesso, my favorite, mixed with paint.
Drippage was attempted with Stampin 'Up Refill Inks

Then I rubbed some off. 
I still wanted to see some of the layers underneath.

Then I added stamps....
Some of my own hand carved eraser stamps
as well as my favorite Stampin 'Up Dictionary Stamp.


It was time for my Kahlil Gibran quote....
I would like to introduce you to one of my Go-To alphabet stamps!
See what you can find in your kid's toys?

Then more details with the Celtic Celebration Stencil

I almost forgot to put Kahlil Gibran underneath the words!
Notice the swirls from the stencil were added to both the top and bottom edges?

I love the texture of the doily with the stencil swirls.
You will notice at this point the work is all in blues and greens....

When I added the heart stamp I decided to accent with just a bit of 
orange, yellow and red.
I knew this would be hanging in my spare bedroom 
on a light yellow wall.

I was trying for a glowing heart!


I do like how it turned out. 
I love the layers and the textures.

Happy Arting!

6 comments:

  1. Just gorgeous Janet!! Love all the layers and love the colors. Bright yet soft! I want to come play!!!

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  2. This turned out so beautifully Janet! Love the layers and texture!

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  3. Everyone should have this plaque hanging on the wall! Great work!

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  4. Just beautiful and I love the saying. Wonderful.

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  5. Love, love, love this beautiful canvas! So inspiring!
    Alison x

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  6. Wonderful and usable info that I can follow. Starting a visual journal with my twin girls that are 11 yrs old. Want to have them see this step by step. Thank you. Loved that you showed a photo of each step.

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