Artist Gang Tuesday...

Deconstructed Stencil

Here is a very simple technique to spice up your stenciling. I’m going to show you how to use a single Donna Downey signature stencil on multiple surfaces to create a fun new image, then finish it off with words from another one of Donna’s signature designs. (This is a great way to use some of those Gelli prints you’ve made that you’re not sure what to do with or to bust some of your old scrapbook paper stash!)

Materials:

• 9X12 Wood Panel (Cradled)
• Liquitex Gesso
• Golden Fluid Acrylic: Manganese Blue Hue
• Golden Fluid Acrylic: Cobalt Turquoise
• Golden Fluid Acrylic: Titanium White
• Golden Fluid Acrylic: Carbon Black
• Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid (Satin)
• Liquitex Matte Fluid Medium
• Donna Downey Signature Stencil: "Brushes"
• Donna Downey Signature Stencil: “Artist”
• Donna Downey stamp (Flourish from “Embrace You” set)
• Exacto knife
• Catalyst Polytip brush
• Brush for stenciling
• Miscellaneous papers and cardboard
• Cutting mat
• Ruler

What Makes You an Artist?

Enter to win a spot in my next online class, “The Art of the Selfie,” by going to my website and telling me in a simple phrase about what makes you an artist.

www.brianmillerart.com/what-makes-me-an-artist

Enter by October 9, 2015 at 11:59 EST!  The winner will be notified on October 10^th.  (If you’ve already registered for the course and you are the lucky winner, I will refund your tuition or give you a gift certificate for my next class.)

News Flash

I will be launching my first online workshop on October 12, 2015. It is called “Art of the Selfie.” In this class we will create six self-portraits (A.K.A. “selfies”) to tell different parts of our personal stories. I’ll show you a variety of mixed-media techniques and use some interesting prompts to help you create self-reflective art that is richer and more lasting than a quickly snapped picture from a mobile device. For a limited time, I will be offering a special introductory price (50% off the regular price) especially for the Donna Downey community.  Click here to find out more and register!

 

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Comments

[renee]

such a fun creative piece..thanks Brian for sharing your art and your process.. very inspiring!

[Melody]

I loved your "Artist" piece Brian, a great use of the stencil with the different backgrounds,simple yet so creative. Thank you for the inspiration.

[Julie]

I enjoyed Brian's approach to his art making, and process to self exploration. Thank you for this posting. Most enjoyable and insightful on many levels. With much gratitude. Julie