All Tied Up in Knots - a stencil, a gel plate, and watercolors

I'm all tied up in knots, but not just any kind of knot, a Gordian Knot. There's something different about that kind of knot - it's one with no beginning, no ending, and it is symbolic of an unsolvable problem that is solved with a little creative thinking. The mythology and meaning of Gordian Knots inspired this collection of stencils at StencilGirl. Here I'm sharing how I quickly stencil with a gel plate, then add color to the open spaces with the very forgiving watercolor! You can find these, and all of my stencils, at www.stencilgir...
One of the many many great things about stencils is how many different ways you can play with them! What I've shared in this video is just the tip of the iceberg of what they can do! Want more ideas for how to get even more out of your stencils? Then check out my online workshop, Joy of Stenciling Workshop acolorfuljourn...
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• Intertwined Gordian Knot
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• Twisted Gordian Knot
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• Entangled Gordian Knot
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• Tied Up in Knots Quotes
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• Blue Paint
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• Gel Plate 8"X10"
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• 2" brayer
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• Filbert paint brush size 6
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• Watercolor - Cadmium Orange
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• Watercolor Paint 14 Vibrant Neon Colors (this set has the purple that I used and it is a fantastic set of neons!)
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• Watercolor - Vivid Pink
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• Watercolor - Cobalt Teal
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• Watercolor - Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)..
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I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
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What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
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[@susane945]

I like the last one the best. ❤

[@susane945]

Gee you crack me up!!! You're so funny!! Thanks.😊😊😊🙏❤️

[@ginabadeaux9319]

so cool i love my watercolors so much

[@Linda-zg8cn]

Thanks for the art and history lesson !

[@evypetre949]

Wonderful stencils. ❤️💕❤️

[@debbien.3315]

Thanks, this looks really fun!

[@TheNerdJournals]

I'm getting out my gel plate so I can do what Carolyn Dube do.

[@jamiegraham9008]

Interesting text n the middle of the page at the 2 minute time frame 🤣 thanks for the technique and your videos!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

😎cool! 😊👍

[@barbarahill6365]

Great cards! Amy it looks a little dark when you are on. You are clear though, and Iunderstand how computers and technology like to have their way. Great to see you.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing the techniques AND the trivia based art lessons!

[@TheCommanda13]

So excited to see this video this morning with those fun knot stencils! 😍😍😍

[@danamatsukawa4762]

Thanks for some more great stencils Carolyn!

[@christinepinho8555]

Hi Carolyn, I'm brazilian, can I buy your stencils from Brazil? I loved your art!

[@karenkernell9405]

Do you use these for backgrounds?

[@kellybrillhart782]

Cool technique (as always)! I want to see how you made the really colorful ones at the end.

[@OpheliaChang]

Check out Carolyn’s Pan Pastel class! It’s amazing what she does with these!

[@OpheliaChang]

That’s in addition to the classes she mentions above. Packed with ideas and tips!

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏✨❤️💜