Colorful Conversations in my Art Journal

Creating the layered look of stacked speech bubbles is easy peasy! The trick is the first layer, and after that, it's just filling in the space! This is just one way to use a stencil, there are a gaboodle of other ways you can use them. If you're looking to go in depth on stencils, check out The Joy of Stenciling acolorfuljourn...
SUPPLIES
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• Speech Bubbles Stencil
--- ldli.co/e/p305em0 [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Permanent Markers (What I use instead of Sharpies)
--- amzn.to/3ikD5BN [ Amazon US ]
• Vibrant Neon Colors Watercolor set, this is the set where I found the bright purple
--- amzn.to/3tTV44E [ Amazon US ]
•Watercolor - Opus (Vivid Pink)
--- ldli.co/e/rn4mplz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor- Cadmium Orange
--- ldli.co/e/om723ol [ Blick Art Materials ]
•Watercolor - Cobalt Teal
--- ldli.co/e/lmrg641 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor - Bright Yellow Green
--- ldli.co/e/xlo1gkj [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Carbon Pen
--- amzn.to/2hlAQyP [ Amazon US ]
The yellow watercolor that I used has been discontinued- it was QoR hansa yellow medium.
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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[@EmberShadowtempest]

I like the bright colours you used. Stencils are so much fun to work with. It's neat how you are able to find meaning in your work. Turned out great.

[@createart2iowa]

I think of party conversations. Love the colors! Such a simple stencil but it makes such a happy page!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Oh I love this page, thank you for sharing.

[@joeyhoney1]

You are always so cheerful and chipper! Thank you and Happy New Year! Warm regards from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@CarolynDube]

Glad you're having fun! Happy New Year to you too!

[@nancyring8104]

I liked the page before you added the journaling, but I loved it after, when you revealed the meaning!! It made me tear up a little!!❤️

[@CarolynDube]

So glad you enjoyed it Nancy! This was a page that really surprised me- was so sure the words would go in the speech bubbles when I started, and that meaning hadn't been on my radar until I was adding the color.

[@danamatsukawa4762]

so cute!

[@CarolynDube]

Thanks so much Dana!

[@charlesgross7592]

'Promosm' 😴

[@queerulantin6431]

🏳️‍🌈