Thursday, April 18, 2013

Stencil Test Drive: The Flying Tulips


It's time for the Flying Tulips Stencil Test Drive, featuring the fabulous art of


I created this pattern when I was working on the Renaissance line for Aviv Judaica.  It is so versatile and reminds me of dress or upholstery fabric.  So I used it to make a dress!


Here's a quick video to see how I did it.  Watch how I struggled with the background of this project.  But one "disaster" let to another, and suddenly, I liked it!


I hope you'll go make your own art party! 

Please visit Kristin Dudish and Maria McGuire to see what they did with this stencil!

I'm a week away from my one year blog-a-versary.... stay tuned for a big giveaway!

Linking to Paint Party Friday, and the challenges at Artful Times and Inspiration Journal (masks and stencils), and the challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show (stamped background).   As you saw in the video, I struggled with this background quite a bit -- and it wasn't until I pulled out my stamps that it all came together! 

P.S. I will be teaching two classes at The Ink Pad in NYC on Sunday, May 5.  Here are two quick promos for them.   

 

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42 comments:

  1. WandaApril 18, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Beautiful work you show us! And thank you for letting me see your proces of trying and trying! Now I know I am not the only one.... Sometimes it feels that way when I see all the beautiful art!

    Greetings, Wanda

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    1. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 8:53 AM

      I've come to have faith that disasters will ultimately lead to something that pleases me! It's taken a long time to realize that!

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  2. Anne MandaApril 18, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Lovely! Thank you for showing the process! Sometimes it's a struggle, sometimes it's easy! :)

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  3. ClaudineApril 18, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Really beautiful background and I love that you made a dress! Your classes look like a ton of fun, I would love to take a class from you. :)

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    1. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks Claudine! I hope our paths cross one day!

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  4. ellenApril 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I may not be able to see you in person, every day, but what a great way to visit you when I want my Jessica fix...

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    1. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 8:52 AM

      thank you Ellen - wrapping you in a big virtual hug...

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  5. Candy CApril 18, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Jessica...your little canvas is darling! I love the colors! Love the background! Love the dress that you've created out of your flying tulips stencil pattern. I love your sentiment you've added to the dress, too. So fun! I loved watching your video and how you finally came to such an adorable end! It was a learning experience for me and I thank you for sharing! I also thank you for sharing your creative inspiration with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  6. MariaApril 18, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I really enjoyed watching your process and don't think of it as a struggle, just an experimentation. Each of those layers add something to the piece. Love how it turned out! Another fun drive :)

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  7. Linda KunsmanApril 18, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    What a sweet canvas Jessica! The tulip stencil does remind me of wallpaper :) Loved watching your vid and how you just kept on working the canvas background for a wonderful finish!

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  8. MiekApril 18, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I wish i could be there . LOVE your work!!! Like your sharing the video's very much.

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  9. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Super cute!! I love that design.

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  10. Marjie KemperApril 18, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful! Love the way you built up that gorgeous dress and I was rocking out to the tunes.

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  11. Michelle LaPoint RydellApril 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Beautiful piece Jessica! I just love that creamy background with the black writing and white accents. It's a gorgeous backdrop for the intense colors in the stenciled dress. Your stencil pattern is perfect for the dress. If I was anywhere near you I would come to your class!

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  12. Beverly GApril 18, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Really enjoyed seeing your thought processes come together into a wonderful art piece.

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  13. Mary ElizabethApril 19, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    This is absolutely adorable. The dress and background are beautiful and your choice of words for this project made me smile. And many many thanks for the video. It went to heart of what it is like to express oneself in a piece of art. Sometimes you and your project have to work together to find what you both want to say in terms of shape, color, movement, and emotion. And often that just takes negotiation and time :) Fabulous piece Jessica.

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  14. Carolyn DubeApril 19, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    What a dress you've made and the quote! The flying tulips are so versatile!

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  15. FayeApril 19, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Great print from the flying tulips stencil. I love the colorful dress from the print.

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  16. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    And what a party dress you made! Your new stencil has so many possibilities to be used in all kinds of ways. I really enjoy seeing how diverse it can be! Have fun teaching this weekend. Lucky students to be hanging out with you!!!!!!!xox

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  17. froebelsternchenApril 19, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    just fab Jessica!

    Yes it is so right that we have to realize that we learn more from our little desasters in art ..
    it´s simply the same as in life isn´t it?

    thanks once again for vids.. have to enjoy them now after a cup of coffee...


    Happy PPF
    Susi from the monthly challenge for art journalers---
    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY

    and I am still happy to have won!! YEAHHHH!!!!

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  18. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    What a cute idea! Very sweet! Your book would make a nice "Thank You" gift.

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  19. sharonApril 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I enjoyed watching the video of the flying tulips stencil. Love hbow you dont give up on a piece.

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  20. Kristin DudishApril 19, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I loved the video for your flying tulips stencil! It is so great to be able to see your process, the thought, the layers... Fantastic!

    Thank you so much for including me in this very fun test drive - I've had a blast :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  21. Valerie-JaelApril 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Lovely work! Valerie

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  22. IvyApril 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Always love seeing what you are up to each week, love this weeks demo! HPPF!

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  23. Art By WandaApril 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    I loved watching you go through a variety of ideas for a background and having something wonderful at the end!!! Very inspiring!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful canvas and stencil!!!

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  24. MarjiApril 19, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I almost think its how the process goes... great start, gentle dive..oops... near disaster - AND... the final pull out to something wonderful. I think your dress turned out beautifully. I hope all of NY turns out for your class - have fun.

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  25. www.dorissdaughter.comApril 20, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    A perfect example of why you should keep going! Beautiful work Jessica, Thank you for sharing. Love your videos:)

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  26. GigglesApril 20, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I love it....... it's adorable...something to be said for tenacity!
    Very inspirational!


    Hugs Giggles

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  27. NettyApril 20, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    lots of lovely stenciling and designs. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAApril 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    There are so many possibilities to use your stencils. I featured a couple of them on my blog using the stencil that I won, but need to take it out and try some of these new techniques. Blessings!

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  29. Rhonda HalushkaApril 20, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Love the dress! And the background!! Wish I lived near NY to come take your class!

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  30. dentheApril 20, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    The colours you created this with are delicious! It would indeed be perfect for a bright summer dress!

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  31. Joy MurrayApril 20, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I've seen two lovely pieces done with your stencils. You're inspiring to everyone. I love the dress and the way you use color and design.

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  32. PauletteApril 20, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Awesome, Jessica! Love the stencil and the page....I'll be back to watch the videos!

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  33. KristinApril 20, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I DID love watching your video! And seeing you! Lovely stencil - makes me want to try them!! Thank you for the inspiration - going to check out the links now :) xoxoo

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  34. TraceyApril 21, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Oh wow!! LOVE LOVE this project Jessica...like always lol! Fabulous project, with so many awesome details to adore! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show :)

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  35. chrissieApril 21, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Terrific project and wonderful vibrant colours

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  36. VonApril 22, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Thank you for sharing your fab creation with us at Artful Time, really enjoyed watching the video very inspiring :)
    Von ☺

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  37. NeetApril 23, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    What a fun piece of artwork you have created. Makes one want to get up and dance the night away in a red dress.
    Shame you are so far away - would have enjoyed one of your classes.
    Thanks for joining us at Artful Times - Hugs, Neet (sorry I am so late) xx

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  38. AnnabelleApril 23, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful gorgeous designs and stencils and I throughly enjoyed your inspiring video.

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