Hello! Tina Walker here and Happy Monday!
Welcome to my newest StencilGirl® Collaboration Post and today, we are honoring artists who inspire us. ♥
Inspiration is defined as:
Inspiration
can come from all types of people, objects, surroundings, or ideals.
For the purposes of this collaboration, we are drawing inspiration from
our favorite artists, both historical and current.
Go grab a
cup of your favorite beverage because you will not want to miss this
post! It is truly going to delight your creative heart.
(PLEASE BE SURE TO CLICK EACH PARTICIPANTS NAME TO SEE MORE OF THEIR PROJECT AND DETAILS ON WHAT INSPIRED THEM)
Up first is JANET SMITZ. She has created a beautiful mixed media canvas, inspired by Mary Beth Shaw and Seth Apter.
Janet writes:
"This collaboration somehow really challenged me for the simple reason
that I’ve never really seriously thought about artist’s influences on my
own. Sounds weird right?! After looking inward a long time, I came
down to two top individuals and their styles of artistry...Mary Beth
Shaw and Seth Apter. This year I have taken quite a few online classes
not only from them but from other wonderful artists. Mary Beth Shaw has
influenced me with her knowledge of using stencils in a advanced way.
Seth, through his, One Layer Away class, and many others helped me to
not stop at a few layers but “More is More!’ Then to really top it off I
decided to try my hand at freehand painting these dandelions. Thought
I’d try something very simple and straight lines! LOL! So after a ton
of layering, color combining, stenciling, drawing, shading, etc. It
came out as this. Definitely something that I’m satisfied with. This
won’t be my last attempt of this collaboration type of painting now the
bug has bit me!"
Stencils used:
Tokyo
Longwood Florals Mask
Triangle Transitions
Eddy Rose 6
Next, we have LEIGH ANN BIERMAN with a beautiful Altered Tin, inspired by Pam Carriker.
Leigh Ann writes:
"Pam
Carriker’s face stencils were the first StencilGirl products I
purchased. After seeing a Facebook post featuring Pam’s stencils, I was
immediately drawn to the beautiful, haunting faces and images she
creates. I look at those faces and wonder what stories they have to
tell."
Stencils used:
Love Face
Remember Face
Next, is LINDA WYATT with stunning altered wood cubes, inspired by Mary Jane Chadbourne.
Linda writes:
"I chose Mary Jane
Chadbourne because I have admired and been inspired by her work for
years. Her art is whimsical and colorful, yet detailed and carefully
constructed, with unexpected combinations of elements."
Several of the stencils used are:
Manhattan
Judy Judy
TapestryNext, we have MARGIE HIGUCHI, with a whimsical mixed media canvas, inspired by Debi Adams.
Margie writes:
"My favorite maker is Debi Adams. Not only do I love her aesthetics but I
know her personally which makes it even more special! Her creativity is
beyond mixed media – she is so talented in paper crafts, home décor to
florals. I am in awe of her. The mushroom designs in her StencilGirl
stencils really spoke to me. Mushrooms are a staple in Japanese
cooking…well, my husband’s cooking! HA! The designs she offers really
makes me smile like her creations . I added pattern papers from my
favorite Japanese scrapbook designer to create a whimsical woodland
canvas. It may be simple but I love how it highlights Debi’s mushroom
design with a tad of whimsy."
Stencils used:
Tall Skinny MushroomsNext up is MARTHA RICHARDSON, with an Iconic wood block mixed media piece, inspired by Laura Mika.
Martha writes:
"For this collaboration, we were challenged to create a project,
inspired by one of our favorite makers. I chose the talented Laurie Mika
as my inspiration. Her artwork speaks to my soul for so many different
reasons. Through her travels she has been inspired by the past to create
mixed media mosaic projects. Laurie uses symbols and iconography from
various cultures to weave together a piece that is rich in color,
jewels, bits & baubles to tell a story. Using polymer clay, stamps
& stencils, paint & mica powder to create a base to embellish on
with beads, jewelry components and words is the basis of her many
pieces. On top of her beautiful mosaic pieces she has created a
multitude of stencils for Stencil Girl Products that can be used in your
artwork."
Stencils used:
Pilgrimage to Mexico
Alchemy
Next up is RENEE ZARATE, with a gorgeous art journal cover page, inspired by Linda Edkins Wyatt.
Renee writes:
"Linda is my inspirational artist; I have been encouraged over the years by
her drawings of unusual faces with the use of stencils and her
intriguing use of colors."
Stencils used:
Talaya, Goddess of Rain Unfinished
Next, we have SARA BRANSON, with a jaw dropping 16x20 in canvas painting, inspired by the well-known and amazing Gustav Klimt.
Sara writes:
"I am a huge fan of
the art of Gustav Klimpt. He created amazing art incorporating
repetitive symbols and patterns. I chose to paint this beautiful self
portrait in Klimt's style and reminiscent of his portrait of Adele Bloch
Bauer. I even added gold accents similar to his paintings. Stencilgirl
had some amazing designers who created the patterned stencils I chose
for this artwork. I am so happy with how it turned out."
Several of the stencils used:
Clouds
Random Squares
Tiny Grid Boxes
Next up is TRACY KRUEGER, with a wonderful mixed media painting, also inspired by Gustav Klimt.
Tracy writes:
"I was inspired by all of his tiny details. Everytime you look at a piece, you find new details."
Several of the stencils used:
October StencilClub
April StencilClub
July StencilClub
Next we have MARTHA CHRISTOPHER , who has created a grungy journal, inspired by Seth Apter.
Martha writes:
"The reason I chose him besides the fact that I love his grungy
multi-layered style is that he is so encouraging and motivating to
everyone who wants to create. He inspires me to not overthink and to
keep going if I'm not happy with my work until I am satisfied. I used
many of his stencils, stamps and other products.."
Stencils used:
Unfinished
ATC MixUpNext, we have CHRISTY ANNE, with a bright and cheerful art journal page, inspired by Mary Beth Shaw.
Christy writes:
"I chose MaryBeth for many reasons. Her creative
imagination is beyond anything I’ve seen in awhile. I enjoy her
creative use of stencils in her art and in her journals. She also uses
tools and other non-tool items in ways I’d never imagined. Most
recently, the use of calligraphy dip pens to add marks to journal pages
absolutely blew my mind! MaryBeth’s stencil designs are the reason I
found Stencil Girl and joined Stencil Club.
Stencils used:
Navigation Chart
StencilClub Feb 2015
Next up is HOPE MALOTT with an art journal page also inspired by Seth Apter.
Hope writes:
"Seth Apter as my inspiration, mostly because I love his grungy style and how well he layers paper and paint."
Stencils used:
StencilClub December 2017Next we have ANN BARNES, who created a beautiful trio of postcards, inspired by Mary Nasser.
Ann writes:
"I chose Mary C. Nasser, artist, as my inspiration. Each
time I look at Mary's art, it takes me to places afar. More often than
not, those places involve peaceful seas and gentle breezes, warm hues of
blue and green; reminders of sailing the Carribean Sea many years ago
with my family. I created three mixed media postcards inspired by Mary's
style and colors, as well as some recent pieces she completed for the
Painted Paper Project"
Stencils used:
Navigation Chart
Ancient Mariners Map Mini
Next, we have KERRY MOLINA with a soft and delicate flag book/journal, inspired by Rae Missigman.
Kerry writes:
"I chose Rae Missigman as my inspiration for this project. I find her so
creative and her work has so much ease and playfulness. Her abstract
watercolors and vivid colors bring me a lot of joy. Using her style as
an inspiration, I made one of my flag book art journals."
Some of the stencils used:
Botanical Stem
ATC MixUp
Grow StrongNext we have MICHELE KOSCIOLEK, with a beautifully layered mixed media hanging, inspired by moi! ;)
Michele writes:
"Inspired by her creative style, her products and the person she is."
(awe - Thank you Michele ♥)
Stencils used:
Icelandic Church
Cathedral Floor
Vintage Typewriter - Lowercase
Next up is CANDY ROSENBURG with an incredible altered Dress Form, inspired by Seth Apter.
Candy writes:
"My inspiration is two fold. First, I channelled my inner Seth Apter as
his stencils are my most favorite and used in my collection. I love how
he stacks textures in so many ways and the stencils really speak to my
style. I took out an older art journal that had lots of DecoArt paint
and hand-cut magazine pieces, back when I first started to art journal,
most pages were either very simple or not finished. The perfect
background for using stencils. I got busy with the stencils and Prima
Paper Texture Medium, once completed I realized I needed to elevate this
project. One afternoon, Tina Walker had asked the Facebook world about
what to do with her many art journal pages, cut them up into smaller
snippets and offer them to the public? In this conversation is when I
got the idea to take the finished journal pages and use them the same
way I would have with normal craft paper, and create one of my signature
dress forms using the heavy duty Fiskars punch. I love the way it came
out."
Stencils used:
Unfinished
Story Time
NumbersNext we have SUSAN BROWN, with a though provoking art journal page, inspired by James Rosenquist.
Susan writes:
"My box of StencilGirl stencils is a myriad of graphic
patterns, floral & fauna and this beautiful face by Andrea Matus
DeMeng. I spread them all out and was immediately taken back to an
artist who inspired me in high school. James Rosenquist’s wall-size
paintings resemble collage - combining painting with photographic
imagery. The fragmented compositions are mysterious and bold. I had the
pleasure of meeting him in 1988 at an exhibition of his work at the FSU
Gallery & Museum. The painting “Pistil Packin’ Ladies” has inspired
this art journal page."
Several stencils used:
Seek
Longwood Florals
Pretty as a Peacockand Lastly, you have ME, with a quirky, fun, and eclectic art journal spread, inspired by Pablo Picasso.
I write:
"I
choose Pablo Picasso for many reasons, but most importantly, for his
sense of individualism and unique perspective of art. His work evolved,
changed, and developed as his life experiences affected his
expression. I feel connected to this because my art is always changing
and I can never settle on one style, technique, or medium. It is such a
freeing release of emotion."
Some of the stencils used:
Gridded
Cathedral Floor
StencilClub Nov 2019
That's all for now! I hope you enjoyed this wonderful inspiration post! Till next time!
