I combined my new stencils (yay!) from The Crafter's Workshop (TCW) with Golden Fluid Acrylics and acrylic paint from DecoArts to make this lovely little (actually it's BIG – 16×20) face. The kind people at DecoArts sent me some of their Traditions paints to play with and I had a good time experimenting with a color palette that's slightly different than I'm used to.
The paint is very creamy, goes on beautifully, and has a great matte finish. I was a little worried that the paint would be too transparent (it's nice and opaque) or have too much water content (it doesn't). Over the last year or so a few different people have been kind enough to give me paint samples to try. But I'm kind of picky about what I like. I am definitely a fan of the consistency of these paints. The colors are a little dark for me, but with a range of 68 colors, I'm pretty sure I can find some brighter shades! If you're interested, here's a guide to where to buy DecoArts paint.
Now let's take a closer look at the details of the canvas:
The triangles are one of my favorite parts of this collage. Love the way the book pages peek through where the stencil was covering that area.
Chevron Stencil = Awesome Directionality. I love how there's such a sense of direction wherever that chevron is used!
And here's a peek at the painting while it was very much in progress:
I actually kind of like it just like that too! Ah, the world is full of too many great possibilities!
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I love, love, love it! All of it!
I love, love, love it! All of it!
I love, love, love it! All of it!
I love, love, love it! All of it!
Ooooh I love it!!!!! So striking!
Ooooh I love it!!!!! So striking!
Ooooh I love it!!!!! So striking!
Ooooh I love it!!!!! So striking!
Very Cool!!!! I’m on a stencil kick too. Off to check out your links. Thanks Julie!
Very Cool!!!! I’m on a stencil kick too. Off to check out your links. Thanks Julie!
Very Cool!!!! I’m on a stencil kick too. Off to check out your links. Thanks Julie!
Very Cool!!!! I’m on a stencil kick too. Off to check out your links. Thanks Julie!
Love it! So many interesting shapes to look at and I like the colors you chose!
Love it! So many interesting shapes to look at and I like the colors you chose!
Love it! So many interesting shapes to look at and I like the colors you chose!
Love it! So many interesting shapes to look at and I like the colors you chose!
It is always interesting to see affordable paints used and to see great results.
It is always interesting to see affordable paints used and to see great results.
It is always interesting to see affordable paints used and to see great results.
It is always interesting to see affordable paints used and to see great results.
I love the colour palette… a bit native american, she looks like a little ‘hyawhata’ now! Bring in the feathers! Gorgeous!
I love the colour palette… a bit native american, she looks like a little ‘hyawhata’ now! Bring in the feathers! Gorgeous!
I love the colour palette… a bit native american, she looks like a little ‘hyawhata’ now! Bring in the feathers! Gorgeous!
I love the colour palette… a bit native american, she looks like a little ‘hyawhata’ now! Bring in the feathers! Gorgeous!
I can’t wait to get some of your stencils…such an accomplishment for you!
I can’t wait to get some of your stencils…such an accomplishment for you!
I can’t wait to get some of your stencils…such an accomplishment for you!
I can’t wait to get some of your stencils…such an accomplishment for you!
The wait is excruciating…when will these be available??? Will they be on display at CHA…I’m going this year {so excited}…would just love to see them 😉
The wait is excruciating…when will these be available??? Will they be on display at CHA…I’m going this year {so excited}…would just love to see them 😉
The wait is excruciating…when will these be available??? Will they be on display at CHA…I’m going this year {so excited}…would just love to see them 😉
The wait is excruciating…when will these be available??? Will they be on display at CHA…I’m going this year {so excited}…would just love to see them 😉
WOW!!! This is amazing – Have to go pin in on my Pinterest boards!!
WOW!!! This is amazing – Have to go pin in on my Pinterest boards!!
WOW!!! This is amazing – Have to go pin in on my Pinterest boards!!
WOW!!! This is amazing – Have to go pin in on my Pinterest boards!!
Love reading your blog! Great stencils. I’m particularly envying the circles. LOVE the circles!
Love reading your blog! Great stencils. I’m particularly envying the circles. LOVE the circles!
Love reading your blog! Great stencils. I’m particularly envying the circles. LOVE the circles!
Love reading your blog! Great stencils. I’m particularly envying the circles. LOVE the circles!
Wow, that is GORGEOUS, I love the colours, the face – everything.
Wow, that is GORGEOUS, I love the colours, the face – everything.
Wow, that is GORGEOUS, I love the colours, the face – everything.
Wow, that is GORGEOUS, I love the colours, the face – everything.
Yes, they will definitely be on display at CHA. And they will be available in July! 🙂
Yes, they will definitely be on display at CHA. And they will be available in July! 🙂
Yes, they will definitely be on display at CHA. And they will be available in July! 🙂
Yes, they will definitely be on display at CHA. And they will be available in July! 🙂
Julie, love the complexity of the layers on this piece. Will stores be carrying your stencils or only internet orders? The combination of the stencils and stamps are pretty awesome. Good luck. Theresa P.
Julie, love the complexity of the layers on this piece. Will stores be carrying your stencils or only internet orders? The combination of the stencils and stamps are pretty awesome. Good luck. Theresa P.
Julie, love the complexity of the layers on this piece. Will stores be carrying your stencils or only internet orders? The combination of the stencils and stamps are pretty awesome. Good luck. Theresa P.
Julie, love the complexity of the layers on this piece. Will stores be carrying your stencils or only internet orders? The combination of the stencils and stamps are pretty awesome. Good luck. Theresa P.
I assume that stores will be carrying them, but well have to wait and see who buys them at CHA!
I assume that stores will be carrying them, but well have to wait and see who buys them at CHA!
I assume that stores will be carrying them, but well have to wait and see who buys them at CHA!
I assume that stores will be carrying them, but well have to wait and see who buys them at CHA!
I want those stencils NOW! URGH….
I want those stencils NOW! URGH….
I want those stencils NOW! URGH….
I want those stencils NOW! URGH….
gorgeous!!! Love that Chevron stencil!!
gorgeous!!! Love that Chevron stencil!!
gorgeous!!! Love that Chevron stencil!!
gorgeous!!! Love that Chevron stencil!!
This is fabulous, I love how you have combined all the stencils. I am new to your blog (and to art journalling) but am absolutley wrapped in it and have started setting 10 mins aside each day to work on it.
This is fabulous, I love how you have combined all the stencils. I am new to your blog (and to art journalling) but am absolutley wrapped in it and have started setting 10 mins aside each day to work on it.
This is fabulous, I love how you have combined all the stencils. I am new to your blog (and to art journalling) but am absolutley wrapped in it and have started setting 10 mins aside each day to work on it.
This is fabulous, I love how you have combined all the stencils. I am new to your blog (and to art journalling) but am absolutley wrapped in it and have started setting 10 mins aside each day to work on it.
Amazing! Julie, where can we buy these stencils online? Thanks!
Amazing! Julie, where can we buy these stencils online? Thanks!
Amazing! Julie, where can we buy these stencils online? Thanks!
Amazing! Julie, where can we buy these stencils online? Thanks!
I’m so glad I found your blog Julie! Your artwork is amazing!
I’m so glad I found your blog Julie! Your artwork is amazing!
I’m so glad I found your blog Julie! Your artwork is amazing!
I’m so glad I found your blog Julie! Your artwork is amazing!