Today's' Creative Jumpstart 2016 Project is instructed by Michelle Ward.
In Matisse' older years he was in a wheelchair. That is when he began cutting out paper shapes to use in his designs. Michelle has implemented that idea with making her own stencils and using spray paints as you will see further down the page. I have never made a stencil before so that was new to me, and I didn't have spray paints so used spray inks! Plus it was 29 degrees today so even in the garage, spraying would not be fun! I made a few "Opps!" as Carolyn Dube would say, so had to modify some things along the way. I am not totally satisfied with the end result, but since almost everything is a first in this group of lessons, I am happy to learn a lot! I did my design on watercolor paper. I will show you the steps below.
My "Matisse, Cut It Out!"
Stage One, deciding on a theme and cutting out the patterns for stenciling
I decided with all the curvy shapes I needed some straight pieces.
Placement
Start to spray. The pieces began to curl so I had to put bottles of ink on top to hold them down.
I soon learned that less is better! But now I have a solid dark Koi fish and a pretty lighter colored one. I decided to outline the darker images. But I didn't like the gold pen I chose. "OPPS!"
So then I decided to use Stickles glitter paint, but what color, what color??? I finally decided on purple. The final painting...
Here below are a Matisse example and Michelle Ward's final pieces.
A Matisse Original
Michelle's
Boy, I am sweating it! This was quite a bit of work ! Hope to see you back here tomorrow.
Gloria
Beautiful work of layers. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteFun - I love your take on it! Thanks for sharing, Nat
ReplyDeleteThank, Nathalie. I may have to try this one again, now that I know more about spray inks.
DeleteGood for you for giving this project a whirl. I loved the tutorial and as soon as I can get outside with my sprays I'm going to try it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I need more practice, but that is the great thing about being able to download the videos. I will wait to see your entry soon!
DeleteThank you!
I love the koi cutout! I too am using spray inks, and plan on using a heavier cardstock. The addition of straight "stick" pieces really gave your piece depth!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. I may try this again, using a lighter touch and more variety in the leaf shapes. Now that I have all the pieces, it will go faster.
DeleteVery nice, Gloria! Stencils and masks are SO versatile and can be made with so many different materials and used with a multitude of medias. It looks like you are really having a lot of fun in your early year class. You are off to a great Creative Jump Start! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jill. I am enjoying it!
DeleteGloria, bravo for jumping right in and giving it a try! I love the concept of the koi fish and lily pads, and the straight lines really throw in some interest. For the future, another option for cutting stencils/masks is acetate, or even clear contact paper. The contact paper will adhere temporarily to your page and you won't get the curling. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle. I would like to try some contact paper I think. I enjoyed trying your Matisse project!
DeleteLove the effect and the imagery you created, Gloria! I'm still battling with spray paints and inks - every time I use them they get absolutely everywhere! I'm trying to get on with them though! Thanks for adding me on G+ and for commenting on my blog posts!
ReplyDeleteHi Gloria, Long time no see. Love your matisse inspired filed folder masking. So wonderful. Come visit me at my new web site. xox
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job! I love your shapes and your long skinny lines. Plus, I'm a color gal too!
ReplyDeletei really like this. Your masks and stencils are beautiful, and your color choices are lovely. So glad you're also in Carolyn Dub's group.
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