It's time for another Stencil Test Drive featuring the Cascading Leaves Stencil and the amazing art of:
This is one of my "go to" stencils for a variety of effects. Stenciling tone-on-tone with it on a background adds interest to an art journal page without making it busy:
It's great for adding subtle texture. I used it on the roof of this canvas:
For this test drive, I used it with fluid acrylics and deli paper to create leaves (what a surprise!) for this piece:
I created this design almost entirely from painted deli paper! See the process in this video:
On another note, I am THRILLED to announce that in October 2014, I will be teaching 2 workshops for Art is You!
If you can't wait until October 2014 (and who can??), there are still some spots left at my classes this Sunday at the Ink Pad in NY, Manage Your Mediums:
and Be the Boss of Your Stencils:
Thank you for visiting! I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can.
Linking to Paint Party Friday.
Your canvas is sooooo GORGEOUS Jessica! I loved watching the video! Adding the glazing medium to bring it all together is such a great idea - thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletemy pleasure! I learned that glazing technique from Seth Apter, and I love it!
DeleteOh Jessica.. what a great video to wake up to this morning. I love how you made your colorful deli papers and that house.. just adorable.
ReplyDeleteSuper video, I love the way your canvas came together. The paved heart walkway is very cool and your stencil is awesome. I haven't yet perfected the art of using tissue paper and deli paper yet, it never wants to go translucent for me for some reason. Lol... Great job Jessica, I'm off to visit the other ladies blogs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous canvases - love the leaves. They make a great background - hmm - multicolor with PanPastels for fall leaves!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous stencil!
ReplyDeleteAre these going to be available in the UK??
Stencil Girl ships worldwide!
DeleteFabulous!!! Love this canvas and all its wonderful details... the hearts leading to the front door melted MY heart. Such gorgeous colors and textures, too. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteStunning! This is so vibrant and full of your wonderful soul!
ReplyDeleteanother fantastic stencil and I love the richness of the canvas you created with it-it just adds so much! Congrats on your new teaching adventure too!
ReplyDeleteLove that you used deli paper and I cannot believe the results you get. I love this stencil and how your jewel colors pop off the page! Way to go Jessica, keep creating these marvelous stencils. xox
ReplyDeleteLoved watching this great canvas evolve, Jessica, thanks in no small part to this new stencil. This is surpassed only by your fab announcement that you are joining the teaching team at Art is You! I have already seen Judy's contribution to this drive and am off to see the others!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and happy=just puts a smile on my face :) LOVE this stencil!
ReplyDeleteOh --what a lovely sweet house and I like the bird! :) a great work you've done and so fun to see you in real and how you are working with it! =)
ReplyDeleteIt was a little too fast to me, but still I enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing! :)
A fabulous canvas!!! Loved watching you create it!!!
ReplyDeleteLOOOOVEEE your stencil and what you designed with it. Your rock!
ReplyDeleteYour colours are so rich! I love the effect tissue paper gives . By deli paper, do you mean waxed paper as well? Congrats, on your new teaching adventure. I had no idea until recently that such art weekends existed. I really appreciate your how-to videos! Thanks for taking time to create and share!
ReplyDeleteDeli paper is actually not waxed... it's the type of paper used to wrap sandwiches in delicatessens - hence the name. I think it is also called parchment paper in some places... Hope you can make an art retreat one day. I only learned of them recently as well!
DeleteJessica I am loving all your wonderful informative videos....love your process! You are an excellent teacher!
ReplyDeleteThese allow us the chance to see you in action even if we are too far away to take classes!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Lovely work, and the stencil is great, too! Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh this is so fabulousO!!!! I love every leafy bit! The layers of papers are wonderful, and I love the opening in the book...so cool!
ReplyDeleteLove Cascading leaves, that's one gorgeous background! <3 The whole piece is wonderful, beautiful lettering! Now I have to check out your videos! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and I loved watching you create Jessica. I would like to have one of your cascading leaves stencils. Do you sell them on etsy? Have a great weekend and a happy PPF
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra - thanks for the kind words! Here's the link for the stencil: http://stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12/view/611. You can search all of my stencils if you go to the "search by artist" on Stencil Girl's home page. Have a great weekend!
DeleteAwesome video! Love that stencil!
DeleteThanks for sharing and the chance to win!
That artjournalpage with the quote is so beautiful! and that bird .... love the little legs :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat and the video is to learn. saludos
ReplyDeleteThere's a plethora of uses for your stencils. I just used the paper I hand painted with one of your stencils to make a paper cut cross which is posted on my blog. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWaving Hello from Linkedin! I am walking Surtex on Sunday too! My agent is Parcai Designs, Booth #765. We may bump into each other.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your work and glad you posted your blog!
Shoot! FYI - I am grabbing your button to put on my blog - let me know if that isn't OK.
ReplyDeleteYou may be interested in participating in a Pattern Parade I just started. You can send me one pattern a month if you like - I will link it to the site of your choice:
http://anniesdoodlebugz.blogspot.com/p/pattern-parade.html
wow Jessica! these pages look great and I love your stencils! xo Aimee
ReplyDeleteJessica! Awesome post. :) You are so inspiring for me. I especially love the little yellow bird and that heart. SO sweet!! Thanks for sharing your work. Happy Paint Party Friday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful leaves! Great tone on tone effect!
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