Tuesday 24 August 2010
Step-by-Step Journal Page Technique
I meant to blog this when I did it I'm slow to get round to things! I started with a photo, altered to increase the brightness and contrast, and printed onto heavyweight sketchpaper. Then I framed it with a layered border of handmade and patterned papers. Next I painted in the scene using watercolours, and finished off by outlining all the detail with a fine black pen. Voila!
Monday 23 August 2010
Paint Techniques for Journal Pages
After a few of my background paintjobs went a bit muddy I decided to try a lighter touch with watercolours, to keep the white of the paper showing through (like proper watercolour painters - my Mum will be proud!) Here's the paintjob - which I was pleased with. It all went slightly downhill after that though, so I'll leave the finished pages to your imagination!
The background washes and 'feather effect' were done very wet, and the stencilled shapes and lettering added as it dried.
Friday 20 August 2010
Moroccan-inspired Journal Pages
Saturday 14 August 2010
Smaller Art Journal
Saturday 7 August 2010
Doodletastic Friday!
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