Mix it Up! 3 Unique Ways to Use Stencils and Masks in Your Art Journal

[@avanellehansen4525]

I like the negative painting. I find it relaxing.

[@hopalongstudio]

Me too! I love negative painting and try to incorporate it into a lot of my canvas projects.

[@avanellehansen4525]

Super. Perhaps using Open acrylics or a retarder on the mask wouldbhelp it nit dry out so fast .

[@hopalongstudio]

That's a great idea, thanks for sharing! Honestly, the first time I did this when I was testing the technique I got a perfect transfer, so I kind of had to wing it while in the middle of filming. But you're right, the open acrylics and retarder would generally be a better paint for this project. Something I didn't think of until you mentioned it!

[@avanellehansen4525]

There are so many variables in drying time. The paint, the paper, room temperature, humidity, etc.