Wednesday, June 28, 2017

#ARTifacts: May 2017

Artifacts (plural noun): objects made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

ARTifacts (plural noun): a collaborative project for 2017 documenting adventures in art.


Every year I have so many "art memories" from my travels, my teaching, my adventures in NYC, and my studio work. I have decided that 2017 will be the year of ARTifacts where I document my adventures in art for the entire year in a physical book. Always wanting to be inclusive, I turned my project into a no-rules collaboration.

Participants were asked to find or make some sort of artist book, planner, scrapbook, 3-ring-binder, folder, or other container to document their creative experiences, whether they be in art, craft, or anything else.  As you can see below, each and every participant put their own creative twist on this project. And it is never too late to join. Email me at shap97@gmail.com if you would like to participate.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Make it Your Own: 18

I always find it exciting when I come across artwork online that incorporates my product lines. Seeing how different people use these items in such creative ways is always inspiring. I love the wide variety of styles and unique choices. Click each link below for more details on each and click here to see other posts in this series.







Sunday, June 25, 2017

The Sunday Papers: 19

Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here.

FACE OFF



LAYER LUST


ASSEMBLAGE


BOOK 'EM


COLORFORMS

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Stenciling 5 Ways

In the video below, Kim Dellow uses my Alpha Drips and Number Drips stencils from StencilGirl Products to create a layered journal page.





In the video, she demonstrates 5 stenciling techniques: stencil printing, sponge application, gel medium resist, spray through and draw through.

Have a look and feel free to share your favorite stenciling techniques in the comments.


Click here to see Kim's YouTube channel where she generously shares weekly technique videos on all things art and craft. 

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Surfacing...

Surface texture and design from some recent pieces...