Art Journal: Be Original with Shari Carroll
Happy Tuesday everyone!
I’m sharing an art journal page I created using the Dina Wakley Media Boards. To start off, I used Tim Holtz Grit Paste to add some texture then played with acrylic paints to get a watercolor effect. By using paints as your base you can use other mediums on top without fear of your colors running or moving.
Once I had my background texture and color in place, I used some paste through a stencil to add more dimension. The stenciled image breaks up the background with the addition of white and additional texture.
I finished off my design by stamping a couple of flowers which I painted with diluted acrylic paint and then I added a few Small Talk message strips. I love the overall look of this entry with it’s vibrant watercolor effect which flows in and around the texture.
I have filmed a full process video that you can view below or on our YouTube channel HERE.
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Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Journaling!
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What a pretty card with loads of texture and great hues and I love how the leaves make up flowers too. xx
Great project! :)
Amazing work. Thanks for the great video. It is so helpful!
Oh my, this is gorgeous!
pretty
Pretty colors!
love this page!!! I liked the flowers in black and white. it gave a contrast to the background, but I also love the colored!
I enjoyed watching you work & create. You are such
an inspiration. Love the colors, the design, including the great “background” I am inspired to go create. Thanks Sherry & Simon Says for the great inspiration & teaching video.
Such a beautiful page!
Another beauty on my list to do. LOL! Love it!
Love all the fun colours and texture you created!
What a beautiful journal to have on my coffee table!
So fantastic. Love the whole project with its textures and colors.
Gorgeous and unique color combinations
Shari … this project is so very lovely … great color combinations in the background and LOVE the vibrant flower color as well … great job!
Great project. I really need to start trying new mediums.
i always marvel at Shari’s work.
This is stunning. LOv the colors and textures you have used:)
Love the colors!
I love the different textures on this! It is different and so gorgeous.
Gorgeous! … I love it.
So very VERY pretty!
Looks like stained glass.
Beautiful.
thanks for sharing.
GORGEOUS journal page! thanks for the video!
Very pretty and thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Wow, Wonderful design with sharp looking colors and texture!
So colorful and texture is fabulous – TFS
Wow–such a beautiful project! Love the colors, those flowers, the design–everything!
Great project! Love the sayings and watching you create that background!
Beautiful–I like the stained glass look.
Love the bright colors. Would look cute in a plain black frame with black matboard behind it.
Gorgeous journal page, I love how you designed it and the colours you used are so beautiful together!
So pretty!!
WOW! This is just Beautiful!!
So pretty! Love the colors and texture.
Beautiful piece of art Shari! I love, love the textures and colors in the background. TFS
Another fantastic project – thank you Shari, I am so inspired by your art!
Love how you used the texture paste! Beautiful!
You never cease to amaze me!!! Great layout with fabulous colors. I’ll have to check out the media ‘boards’. Thanks so much for sharing with us! Well done!!!
Wonderful artsy look with the stencil & paste.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
My kind of work. Fully inspirational to me, also found a new stencil I have to have….love this.
I LOVE your videos because you show how each layer of color and texture are added to your gorgeous art pieces. Fascinating and Inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
Oh look at those colors and texture, such a beautiful creation!
Stunning page :) love the colors and textures. Thanks for the tutorial
Love this beautiful bright art project!
This is gorgeous–great job Shari!
Textures, color, contrast, a great combination!
Beautiful colors, and I love the stencilled texture added to the background!
I really love hoe the pink flower pops up against the really yummy colored and textured background.
great bold color combinations, nice presentation