Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Lisa Dobry: Dance of Time

Hello, I’m Lisa Dobry.
I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer today on StencilGirl Talk and share with you, A Dance in Time.

This mixed media piece was created on an 18" x 24" paper.
I’ve created a video which shares my thoughts along with the creative process behind this piece, A Dance In Time. The video will show each phase of the piece, as well as, modifications of both the Vintage Script and Opera House Empress so you can “Go Big” and maintain proportionate sizing for all the included elements. 

As stated in the video, Behind the Mask by Pam Carriker became a prominent symbol in my struggle to complete this project. During the brainstorming process, I finished with 3 other layouts that I will likely return to and create additional pieces using this stencil. Even though it wasn’t initially on my radar, it has become one of my favorites.  On many different levels, this stencil is incredibly symbolic to me. I sincerely hope you enjoy the video as well as the piece.
A Dance in Time was created using the following StencilGirl stencils:
Other supplies used:
·         12x14 Gelli Plate
·         Soft rubber Brayer
·         18x24 Mixed Media Paper (gesso prior)
·         Acrylic Paint:
o   Golden Fluid: Paynes Gray, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Van Dyke Brown,  Titan Buff
o   Dina Wakley Heavy Body, Penny
·         Pan Pastels:
o   Bright Pink, White, Brown
·         Faber Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil in brown and black
·         Sheet of music
·         Page from old book
·         Gel Medium
·         Exacto Knife
·         Cosmetic sponges
Artist Statement:
Although it’s an ongoing process, I have grown exponentially in the last year. I have found a freedom to create simply because it’s fun to play with paint and stencils. I worry less about whether it’s going to be good when it’s finished, and that has been very powerful and freeing. I am braver, apologize less for my work and take more risks because of it.
What I want most to leave you with today, is the idea that art is a journey. We are all in different spots of that journey, just as we are in different places of the world and in our lives. Learn new things and strive to be stronger in your work, but don’t let that out prioritize your love of creating, your childlike playtime, and your sense of freedom and expression. It doesn’t always have to be great art; it just has to be authentically you in that moment.
Thank you for being here today and walking along side of me in this “Dance of Time.”

20 comments:

  1. Wow! Sort of speechless. The piece is stunning, and the process video is amazing! Thanks so much for explaining how you modified the stencils to fit your project!

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  2. Wow! Sort of speechless. The piece is stunning, and the process video is amazing! Thanks so much for explaining how you modified the stencils to fit your project!

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    1. Amy, thank you for sharing your thoughts! I'm so very excited that you loved it! :)

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  3. Lisa, Stunning and exquisite work. I just love how you work through the process. I'm struggling with a proportional issue myself right now. Thanks some insight on how I might resolve it.

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    1. Hi Jill, Thank you so much for the positive comments. It's such a weird thing putting a video out to the "world". So happy that you may have gained a new idea. Good luck on your project!

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  4. Haven't looked at your video yet, but your "statement" is amazing......I hope to be able to feel like that a year from now. feeling impressed by you my friend, hugs

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  5. Lisa, this is so great. Wow, you are a natural for video demos and for teaching. Love your work and the video brave girl!

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    1. Hello Denise! It is really a weird sensation putting a video out there to the "world"... leaves me feeling a little naked. I started a conscious journey about a year ago, to simply make art and stop worrying whether it was good or not. I had to remind myself of the goal be "brave" and not pick apart aspects of the video and the piece itself. Thank you for the beautiful and encouraging comments. :)

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  6. Haven't looked at your video yet, but your "statement" is amazing......I hope to be able to feel like that a year from now. feeling impressed by you my friend, hugs

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  7. Just watched your amazing video! I learned so much, thank you. Love, love, love this piece, was so great to watch you create. Enlarging the main image was remarkable! You are so good and clever. Put that on my wish list.

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  8. Just watched your amazing video! I learned so much, thank you. Love, love, love this piece, was so great to watch you create. Enlarging the main image was remarkable! You are so good and clever. Put that on my wish list.

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    1. Gerrie!!!! Thank you you for the fabulous comments! Glad I could help expand your wish list, it was getting a little skimpy I'm sure. Big hugs!

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  9. Fabulous Lisa you did an amazing job ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Thanks Sherry! So happy you liked it! Hugs!

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  10. Love your piece Lisa and the video. Thanks for sharing your process and how you work it out - really love how you described your two faces! ❤️💜💛👍🎨

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    1. Hi Trena! So happy you liked it. I actually got this project before the two Voices so it was my first attempt at the video stuff. EA Videography did the editing on it, but he cringed at the poor lighting, non HD recording of parts and did all that he could to crop out the unfinished basement ceiling. LOL! I've certainly learned a lot in the process. Hugs my friend.

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  11. Love what you've created Lisa! So envious that you lived in Paris for a year and half- what fun that had to have been! You are so right- it is a process!

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  12. Love what you've created Lisa! So envious that you lived in Paris for a year and half- what fun that had to have been! You are so right- it is a process!

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  13. really beautiful and a LOT of useful techniques using collage! I hope you frame it and display it!

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