The first assignment in Wanderlust 2021 was called Reflections … a great way to start the new year. I followed the video and written instruction to do each of the steps in the process.
I started with free-form scribbling. I decided to start with a single page layout in my journal since it seemed more do-able to start & I thought it would work better with the focal point photo I had chosen to feature.
After Scribbling came more scribbling. I purchased some new Pastel Pencils (you knew there would be new art supplies involved) and had fun scribbling in purple.
Next came liquid glue and collage papers … I chose random pages from several different dictionaries focusing on words that inspired me. I also chose a stencil from my stash for the next step.
I would have never thought to put a blob of paint right on my page to use for stenciling, but I loved the effect. I also added more blue pencil for a different color. I think I would like to create again stopping here … love how all of the elements work together at this point, but I pushed onward.
Next we covered large portions of the page with paint. I chose a gold transparent paint because I decided I wanted more of my base to show through.
Next I added my focal point – a scan of Photo Booth pictures my sister & I took in Kansas City 5 years ago on our very first Thanksgiving Adventure … we had so much fun on that trip. I even went back and watched the video online of us in the booth … it just made my heart happy.
I added white paint and then went back and added more stenciling to pull the purple to the top. I decided I needed words, so I added some song lyrics from Pink! and another small sticker. I finished by using my fingers to add a bit more white & gold paint and some more blue pencil.
For me, one of the hardest thing about this type of art is knowing when to stop, so I quite and let it all dry.
It was an incredibly freeing process to have my fingers covered in paint. I'm happy I decided to take this adventure in 2021.
Stephanie, this looks like sooooo much stinkin’ fun 🙂 I’m glad you’re taking part and enjoying it! Please continue to post on it and help me live it vicariously!!!