Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Kirsten Varga - January 2023 StencilClub Stencils


Hello Creatives! Kirsten here back with a bookmaking adventure using the January StencilClub stencils. Seth Apter and Mary Beth Shaw are the designers this month and the stencils are FABULOUS.


I like the mix of organic and geometric shapes. There is a lot of movement and variety in the designs which will help lead the eye around your compositions. 
I was inspired to create a grungy collection of mixed media "pages" from mat board and heavy watercolor paper. I layered gesso, dictionary paper and acrylic paint into abstract compositions. I like them as they are but I can see possibilities for further artmaking.


Spiral binding is an easy way to bind thick pages. You can take your pages to a shop that provides binding services but for these I knew a perfectly imperfect binding by hand was the way to go.


Take a look at the video below to see my process. Happy Creating!



Find me on Instagram: @kirstenvarga

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Stencils used:


Other supplies used:

Matboard
140lb watercolor paper
acrylic paint
3/4" dowel
Japanese screw punch
palette knife
makeup sponges
19 gauge wire
ruler
pencil



6 comments:

  1. Wow - the binding process was brilliant! I’m definitely trying this. Lovely layers and colors too. Thank you! JB

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  2. Neat project - great use of the stencils and paint colors!

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  3. Love how you laid the single stencil over 6 pieces of art. Awesome!

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  4. Love this so much

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  5. Love the way you used the stencils in this project! The binding is great.

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  6. This is such a cool project!

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