Welcome to StencilGirl Guest Artist Mary Freeman
Thank you, StencilGirl, for
asking me to share a journal spread using a few of StencilGirl’s amazing
stencils. I chose several fabulous
stencils created by Seth Apter. I was
drawn to the words, style of lettering and all the wonderful marks and doodles.
I am using Sabrina Ward Harrison’s book, “The Story is
Happening” as my journal. I began this
spread as I usually do by adding swipes of color to the pages, covering up and
leaving some things exposed. I may end
up covering much of it as I go, and the color I began with may change
completely.
I added some scribbles and dripped black on the left hand
side of my spread. I smeared the ink and
then I wiped it off with a baby wipe, leaving cool smears of splotchy ink. Pages can go through an ugly messy stage, all
part of life. I really liked the look of
the spread at this stage, but I knew I had a long way to go and that it would
probably change quite a bit in the process.
I like to bury things in my pages. So I began to use Seth’s stencils to add
words to do that. I also began to write thoughts and feelings that will most
likely get covered up…all a part of my process.
I added more paint layers, and as you can see, more things
got covered up. I also added some drips
of white ink.
Well the collage image on
the right side of the spread went…I was just not feeling it. I also added my beloved black paint. I always, well most always, use black on my
pages.
I added more collage images on the left and right side of
the spread. I also added some masking tape,
and I began to add lettering and journaling with my hand as well as the words inside
out from one of Seth’s stencils.
I continued adding marks and words with Seth’s stencils. (the
black marks in the upper middle, white marks left of bottom center, doodle
marks bottom right as well as the words, secrets, inside out, story
and large unfinished are from Seth’s stencils). I drew a bit and did some more
journaling. As you can see I covered up
the collage elements on the right side of the spread, and covered up the green
that I started with. Hardly anything
from the first image of this spread stayed the same. Most of my pages are created with layer after
layer. While the earlier layers are no
longer visible, they are still there as are the layers and stories of our
lives.
I also spelled story (s) wrong… well, mistakes
happen. I could fix it, but I am partial
to the imperfect so I’m leaving it.
Stencils Used:
Love what you did here Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kirsten. :)
DeleteThis spread is terrific Mary!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Terry.
DeleteThis is WoNDERFUL Mary... it's so inspiring to see someone doing a tutorial with such freedom to go from one phase to another without concern about what might stay or disappear! Your finished creations is just SUPER. And like Seth's stencils in this layout too! LOVED seeing this. Thanks bunches. j.
ReplyDeleteOops - guess I should include my email too...
Deletejoi (at) texasranchretreat (dot) pairsite (dot come) :)
Oops - guess I should include my email too...
Deletejoi (at) texasranchretreat (dot) pairsite (dot come) :)
Thank you Joi, I do end up covering so much.
DeleteThis is WoNDERFUL Mary... it's so inspiring to see someone doing a tutorial with such freedom to go from one phase to another without concern about what might stay or disappear! Your finished creations is just SUPER. And like Seth's stencils in this layout too! LOVED seeing this. Thanks bunches. j.
ReplyDeleteThis is WoNDERFUL Mary... it's so inspiring to see someone doing a tutorial with such freedom to go from one phase to another without concern about what might stay or disappear! Your finished creations is just SUPER. And like Seth's stencils in this layout too! LOVED seeing this. Thanks bunches. j.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do have to learn to live with unfinished artworks. It's annoying until we come to accept it.
ReplyDeleteyes, we do. but more than unfinished art, i am learning to live with things unfinished in my life... :)
DeleteSo different!
ReplyDeletelol...taking that as a good thing. ;)
DeleteI love this! the colors, the layering. Just love the use of the stencils.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pages. Cool.
ReplyDeleteVery cool Mary! I love the images presented with Seth's stencils- everything marries so well!!
ReplyDeletethis is just beautiful..and a great message too
ReplyDeleteLoving the layers Mary. And so fascinating to see how the spread evolved.
ReplyDeleteloved seeing the process and thoughts behind the layers; fab page
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for all the kind comments!
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