Friday, 3 February 2012

Layered Stencil Portrait

I did the journal page below last week with a layering technique of sprayed stencils & masking fluid.
I recorded the process and created a one minute video of the page start to finish. It's the first of an ongoing series of videos I'm going to be doing, every week or two or may be three I'll record one of my processes and condense it to one minute.
The reason I'm so interested in making them one minute videos is because I love watching artists & art journalers at work but don't always have the time to sit through a ten minute plus video - I can make a page in that time. Also I know if people want to see something slower they'll ask, which is what happened as soon as this one went live, a tutorial for this technique was asked for & will be added to the list of upcoming videos. This time last year I would never have thought I would make a video, as for blogging....forget that. Now it feels like that's all I do lol and don't get me wrong I still find all this online stuff a little scary sometimes but I also LOVE IT! Along with loving what seems a never ending supply of fantastic people to meet :)
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33 comments:

  1. Nigel3 February 2012 at 12:58

    Fantastic page, love the brickwork background. x

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  2. jafabrit3 February 2012 at 13:03

    Fantastic and so enjoyed the wee video. I agree about the length of the video (unless someone wants a full tutorial).

    I really like the process you used to create the stencil image, and the image itself.

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  3. carol l mckenna3 February 2012 at 13:07

    lovely creation ~ great video ~namaste,carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ~

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  4. Marta3 February 2012 at 13:34

    Oooh! What a great page! Thanks for making this 1 minute video! I enjoyed it and it is also very clear. See you! :)

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  5. Netty3 February 2012 at 13:59

    Smashing video and love your collaged piece of art. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  6. EVA3 February 2012 at 14:43

    A gorgeous journal page - love the background, the bicycle and especially her great hair! You used a stencil for the wall? How cool! Great video!

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  7. Karen Isaacson3 February 2012 at 14:53

    that's a fantastic page. I love the idea of one minute videos - totally agree that it's hard to find time for the longer ones, no matter how good they are. I'd be watching yours right now if I wasn't at work where all video content is blocked by the network. (guess I'd better get back to my real job, LOL) I'll pop back in tonight to see this one because I've loved your journal making videos.

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  8. Anonymous3 February 2012 at 15:32

    Love your page and you put together an awesome video!

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  9. Anonymous3 February 2012 at 15:33

    Love your page! and you put together an awesome video!

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  10. Ann B3 February 2012 at 15:38

    Love the little video and you can always pause and go back if you want to look at it again - which I did. Must add masking fluid to my chopping list now.

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  11. Nina Fenner3 February 2012 at 15:45

    Hi, I found your blog a few weeks ago and I think your books are just amazing. I was so inspired by them that I sat up all night and made one, I'll put it on my blog soon

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  12. Lisa Graham 3 February 2012 at 15:59

    This was fun! I like fast videos..I am like you...it's hard to find the time to watch them all..but I try to watch some so I can learn. Since you are enjoying making the videos so much, have you thought of adding two videos to each post...one fast version and one slow for those who want to stick around and really learn? Then everyone is happy and you can compile the work videos into one post.

    You are so fun Jennibellie!

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  13. dayleanne3 February 2012 at 17:11

    So beautiful!

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  14. Carol3 February 2012 at 17:59

    Totally AWESOME!!!!

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  15. Rita3 February 2012 at 18:30

    Creative idea on how to make hair. Love that you used masking fluid. Going to have to try that on something or another. ;) I love your videos!! :)

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  16. Sarah Sequins3 February 2012 at 18:32

    Another wonderful piece. :)

    This Internet stuff still scares me sometimes, too! I have to say, though, that you're making me want to do some videos of my own. If only I had a camera!

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  17. Unknown3 February 2012 at 20:32

    Cool project!! Thank you for sharing your video!!

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  18. Debbie3 February 2012 at 20:34

    Thank you for your generosity. Your ideas are so creative and fun! I recently watched your video on making a book out of Christmas cards and I'm so excited to try it out.

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  19. Faye3 February 2012 at 20:36

    Congrats on mastering the video. Love your pages.

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  20. bohemiannie! art3 February 2012 at 21:09

    Honey Bunny...you're not beginning to move...you're full speed ahead - in every way - good. That video was so fast that I'll have to watch again. You know...I watch in slow-mo.

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  21. Alesha3 February 2012 at 21:11

    Your journals are amazing! They look like they would be so much fun to put together, too. I'm visiting from "in the studio" this week. ;)

    Oh, and LOVED the video!!!
    Alesha

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  22. Stephanie3 February 2012 at 21:46

    Oh my gosh that was fun to watch! I know that making videos is an art in an of itself! NICE!

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  23. Anonymous3 February 2012 at 22:34

    I totally agree with your one minute idea, a snippet and off we go. Love this and your lady with flowing hair. xox Corrine

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  24. peggy aplSEEDS4 February 2012 at 01:04

    the interent is great - with so many wonderful artists so generous in sharing their talents. you are one of them! thank you for sharing,
    hugs, peggy aplSEEDS

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  25. Mary C. Nasser4 February 2012 at 14:49

    Love her hair, the bicycle, and the phrase "beginning to move!"
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  26. Gwen4 February 2012 at 18:05

    I enjoyed your video and love how you constructed the page. My masking fluid is very old, but I have just found it again and it looks fine... must be 13 years old.
    Have fun!!!
    xx

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  27. Helen Campbell4 February 2012 at 21:47

    Fabulous page! I love a short video... I have time to watch it. You've inspired me to try masking something and spraying away. Happy PPF!

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  28. ANNE5 February 2012 at 01:09

    Love the background. So perfect to show off your lady!

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  29. Cindy5 February 2012 at 03:42

    I love a short video format...you are producing sooo much, you must have found your "zone"!

    Blessings...

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  30. Renee!5 February 2012 at 21:20

    Wow... you are awesome! I just found you on Studio Sneak Peak! I say you're awesome because of how inspired I am by your internet presence! It's what I'm working towards... (I just followed you and would love it if you'd follow me too).
    Love your work...
    happy painting!
    Renee
    xoxo

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  31. Jennifer {Studio JRU}5 February 2012 at 23:48

    That is so neat! Love the one minute video. That masking medium is fantastic. Might have to try it too! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  32. Roberta6 February 2012 at 00:12

    I love your page and your video ;} I also like to watch videos because it reminds me to use supplies that I have on hand...like the masking fluid. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  33. DVArtist7 February 2012 at 14:15

    I too enjoy watching how an artist works. The video was great. Thanks for sharing your technique.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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