JOURNAL COVERS - using JDMM Face Stencil PART I

I created this Davenparty project to show you exactly how VERSATILE this JDMM face stencil can be... and the best part is, I only scratched the surface - there are TONS more ways to use this stencil that you're going to think up yourselves and I can't wait to see!
So, I've gone ahead and created 8 different covers for the Jane Davenport Mixed Media Butterfly Effect books. I'm using the plain canvas covers and applying gess-oh before I start each one (this is VERY important, a lot of our products don't like to play nice on canvas that hasn't been gesso'd). Then I grabbed the stencil and let her come to life! A lot of what I'm saying may be obvious to you, but I've filmed the ENTIRE creation of each cover, so keep your eyes peeled because there might be a tip/trick you haven't thought about already that you can share and inspire others with.
I made some fun discoveries whilst playing, like how to get lovely watercolor effects, and just how many different mediums you can use on the cover! It's quite surprising what you can use once the gess-oh has been applied!
There are 3 videos total because I had a lot to talk about (when am I ever not talking haha) and I wanted to keep them manageable lengths for viewing :)
I cannot WAIT to see how this stencil comes to life for you!
- James
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[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Spectacular painting/drawing!!!

[@katericochran4634]

Beautiful colors. Thank you for showing the different ways to use the face stencil. I love her dreamy look, all the different textures through color and markings. Brilliant James. I do have a request, can you do some women of color please? I have seen the amazing women of color you do and would love to see more. G'day!

[@JamesLukeBurkeCreative]

*noted :D I will try to make a video on beautiful coloured women :)

[@christennacarr2917]

Wow, just beautiful

[@melodine707]

Love it! Great job!

[@kellyellinger422]

Love, Love, Love.... I could watch ya make these all day! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@lookupdownAni]

Love this!

[@shonnarobertson6462]

Both these covers are absolutely stunning! Looking forward to watching part two.

[@12Squared]

You really are your own most terrible critic! LOL You are such a brilliant maker and your ability to share what you do and how and why makes you a gift to us all! :D

[@sheilabergeron2331]

Never miss your tutorials , amazing.

[@denarodriguez7940]

I just love, love your videos!!!

[@carlottaholman9481]

wow!

[@tinapanna3613]

Thanks so much James- u rock out these cover & make it look super easy😘❤️💕🐶🐾

[@missjelisa]

So inspired. Thanks, James!

[@emm2636]

Love, love, love it!! Thank you James!! I just bought the paints and stencil tonight. So excited!!!

[@cherylclough4309]

That cover is really lovely! Very inspiring. Thanks!

[@stephanielynn5456]

Awesome! You are so inspiring ^__^ xoxo.

[@laurahaviland775]

You have such beauty in your soul. Love this. Xoxo

[@rebeccaboothe7117]

Love it James,awesome artwork.

[@alexandriadiaz]

Wow I loved watching this process! Just beautiful!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Amazing!!!! Gorgeous!!! Bravo my darling. Love it! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@patriciajohnston7786]

U R an incredible artist - love ur work and videos - thank U !

[@karenbrown5174]

I just found you and have now subscribed. These are spectacular, and I look forward to seeing the rest of this series. Thank you.

[@lauraserdiuk]

Sooo amazing

[@lisab9553]

This is amazing and awesome!!! I'm so going to try this soon. Thank you!!!

[@daviddrea4786]

James, I'm sure that it's been ages since u posted this vid. But I have to say there is NOTHING SEXIER THAN A TALENTED MALE ARTIST WHO WORKS WITH THESE KINDS OF MEDIUMS*

[@cathyconey3273]

I want this stencil love the art, good job!!

[@mandyshepard2322]

Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for the tips!!! :)

[@planningwithjohn]

Those notebook covers are beautiful James!

[@JamesLukeBurkeCreative]

Thanks John! :D

[@jackynewcomb1721]

I bought the JD mermaid cover which I love - but I would have SO preferred this. You should design your own!

[@jessicapp2545]

I love this girl 😍😍

[@lindapaperwords4661]

Texas lol. How I know you're an aussie kid 😜 great tute thank you 😁

[@lindapaperwords4661]

Textas lol. My stupid auto correct 😛

[@PatienceTandal]

Just wow 🌈😍🍍🤙🏽

[@rainbarber7657]

Great tutorial. Every cover is different just using that 1 stencil...amazing! What a talented person you are. Also, I am loving those crayola markers. I have never seen them before. Can you show a photo of the box they came in because I must have those.

[@shayladawson6268]

Rain Barber you can find them at Target with the art/ stationary supplies

[@tiffhop3544]

I found them at Amazon also 😀

[@rainbarber7657]

Shayla Dawson Thank you

[@rainbarber7657]

Tiff Hop thank you.

[@karenguy6767]

Love this cover! Can you tell me the brand name and color name of the mint green paint pen you used? Gorgeous!

[@SunshineLeclair]

love this video ... I tried one but I don't think I used enough water creating the first background colour. Did you use much water? I can't tell with the speed of the video ;)

[@edeneverly2573]

Correction to my question: do you have a supplies used list"? The pencils and the water colors.. Are they all Jane? I love your work!, 🙏

[@wmwilkinson1]

This is a good tutorial. I thought I liked the first one but oh boy I love the pink one. Are you going to sell them?

[@sharascott3537]

James, your great…relax!

[@lillymoua7938]

Wow....

[@tiffhop3544]

Absolutely LOVE everything you do!! Hmmm..I have to find where I can get the face stencils in the US..are they new?

[@stephanielynn5456]

I think he said that it's included with the acrylics xoxo

[@tiffhop3544]

Ooooh. Thank You so much!!..thats what happens when you are watching videos at 5 am.. Lol

[@crystalweatherly8937]

Can you make a list of supplies? I really want to know what pink pencil you use to start with?

[@averycasualsimmer]

James I can not find these faces anywhere and they are sold out on Jane’s website. Have you any idea where else I could find these? I need this in my life!

[@turtle3803]

Are all the faces and covers done with Jane's watercolor?

[@kalamity_spice]

James! Can you do a really slow video on how to use the stencil? I do the outline then can't work out where the pupils of the eyes are supposed to be 😞

[@JamesLukeBurkeCreative]

You can replay the video slower on KZbin. Honestly, it's a lot of guess work with the stencil and sketching and re-sketching. I think they more loose you keep the sketch the more you can get away with unusual positioning :)

[@ravenfaithbarnett6463]

Which acrylic set does the face stencil come with?

[@edeneverly2573]

What watercolors are you using??

[@CapricornQueen0108]

What brand are the paint markers

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

Who knew there were bougie crayola markers

[@elizabetholivas5781]

Can you please show us a picture of which color paint the face stencil comes with. Thank you

[@AMANDARANDOM]

Elizabeth Olivas I was wondering the same thing =)?

[@TheKazadoodle]

I did a Google search and found that it's Acrylic Paint Set 1 also known as the Portrait Paint Set. I hope that helps.

[@elizabetholivas5781]

TopazDragon Thank You

[@glassrooster]

Love this!