Art Journal: Believe
Welcome February!!! We are getting one step closer to Spring!!!
I’m back with another Art Journal page. Last month I showed you some light collage by layering papers and a few elements on my page. This month I’d like to introduce you to adding some paints and texture to your collage.
I started out with torn pages from some old books and glued them down using a glue stick. I added a little bit of white gesso over top to diffuse the papers and to create a cloudy effect.
Next, I used Texture Paste with a couple stencils to add texture to the papers. The next step is something I think is important, I used Clear Gesso over everything to “even the field”. The clear gesso allows the print of the papers to show through while coating everything so it has the same surface. This allows the paints to behave the same over the entire piece. If I didn’t use it, the papers might absorb the paints a little too much and peel without a protective coating.
The paint I used is Dylusions Chopped Pesto and Polished Jade which I’ve applied using a baby wipe. Dyan Reaveley taught me this, it’s one of the easiest ways to add paint to create a background. Once you’re done with your backgrounds allow it to dry. I’ve used the Tim Holtz Feather Duo and Simon Says Stamp Believe die to decorate my page.
I filmed a full process video which you can view below or on our YouTube Channel HERE. I hope you enjoy!
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Ohhhh…how lovely!
I like the color scheme and the dimension of your page.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Wow!! This is stunning Shari! Love the beautiful teal color! The texture are pretty!
Like the wonderful artsy look & texture of this.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Beautiful piece of art – thanks for the lovely video:)
Beautiful, Shari!! Love the color combination!
Beautiful fun texture! Love the soft colors and that believe is fabulous!!
This is SO my style! Love your creative project!!!
Love the gorgeous feathers on the script background
Beautiful textures and colors. Love this!
Beautiful! Love how you interpreted the texture and paint! x
Oh, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I love that beautiful saying, too.
What a gorgeous page Shari! Love those colours. Who couldn’t love a colour called Chopped Pesto! Gorgeous textures.
AWESOME journal page. Thanks for the great video!
So pretty -textures and color are perfect. Thanks for the video.
Very pretty. I love that Simon is doing more art journaling pages!! Thanks for sharing, I love watching you do your pages, you always inspire me. Thanks
Love your texture & color scheme!
Lovely!
Wow, simply stunning. Love your color choices.
Awesome art journal page. Love all the details. The colors and the feathers are awesome!
Thanks for sharing with us!
This is so elegant and stunning! I love the color combo! Just beautiful!
This is gorgeous! I love the look of the gesso on the feathers!
I bought some of the paste but haven’t used it yet. I love how it makes your projects look!
Beautiful–love the colors and great texture!
I like your “clean” set up for working and LOVE the idea to take only a portion of the cover from the lid of the paint. That way it reduces the amount of area that can stick when dry making it hard to open AND it provides a place to wipe excess paint from the brush. GREAT ideas for so many different applications!
Gorgeous and so creative! Thank you for inspiring!
Wow this is absolutely stunning!
Beautiful project!!!
You make it look so easy. So very pretty.
SO BEAUTIFUL, SHARI! It was VERY CALMING to watch you work, with the BEAUTIFUL HUES of green…. You were SO NEAT with everything, when mixed media seems to be a messy thing! LOL JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!! ;)
beautiful art journalling! thanks for the video tutorial
cheers
preety
This is beautiful and I just learn so much from watching your techniques as you create. My little journal book is waiting and as soon as I finish my valentine cards, I’m going to open it and start. I’m so glad you doing this collage type of journal, for I feel more comfortable trying it! Thanks!
Gorgeous
I’m a card maker but for our new house I want to create an art piece for the wall in our living room. This video is very informative. A link to the first video would be helpful though. Very inspiring designers, I’m glad to have found this blog!
Beautiful page! LOVE those colors and the feathers are a perfect touch. Love this ♥
Wow! Beautiful project and colors!!!
Love the textures!
very nice.
I think this is just stunning. Love the TH stencil “Gothic” and will put that on my wish list…
Beautiful project. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
What a pretty page, Shari! Love the colors! ♥
So much texture and such beautiful colors!
This is fantastic! I love everything about it.
Beautiful project, the colours and texture are fab!
Oh wow, this is gorgeous. I love the colours! <3 xx
Beautiful art journal page!
beautiful!!
Wow that’s beautiful! Love the background and textures!
I’ve been wanting to try a technique like this. You’ve made me feel like I could do this. You’ve explained it beautifully. Thanks!
Very pretty with the feathers and I like the use of a book page.