I recently bought Dyan Reaveley’s new Survivor stamps and as soon as they came, I knew I had to have a play right away. They’re quite large (as big as my hand) and I love the expressions on their faces and Dyan’s signature wild hair. This is my large (9X12) journal, to give you a feel for the size of the face stamp.
I started out creating a green-ish border using up bits of leftover 7 Dots Studio papers. I also added some torn printed tissue paper and a combination of Golden acrylic paints and spray paints. Here you can see the first few layers of stenciling with (in yellow) a StencilGirl stencil and (in teal) a Balzer Designs one.
After stamping the face image on the right hand page, I covered her with post-it notes before adding several additional layers of color with stamps and stencils.
I picked up those grey letters at Michaels the other day. They’re reusable masks. Pretty cool! So, masks are the opposite of stencils. They cover something, you add color, and when you lift off the mask what you had beneath it will show. I was wondering what I wanted to say on this page and this question came to mind. Dyan has some very funny and edgy stamps on the market, so I imagine that’s where my mind went on this one. (For instance, one of her Christmas stamps says “Jingle your own damn bells.”)
I decided to color only her eyes, since there was so much color elsewhere.
I used a dark blue spray paint to cover my question. The page seemed off balance so I tried to pull it together by using a reverse chicken wire stencil across the top and sides, with the same dark blue.
I really like how those letters turned out. Hope those new masks retain their stickiness and are just as good the next time I use them.
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Marjie
Linking to Creative Every Day and Art Journal Every Day.
That is a large stamp.
She looks great paired up with the sentiment you created and I like that you only coloured her eyes.
Wishes
Lynne
You always make amazing pages with Dylusions, this is not exception. For first few minutes I just observe and try to find out how you would have created those layers. great !!
Thanks for inspiration, Marjie
Those big bold letters – and the whole sentiment – work so well with the face.
Fabulous spread Marjie!! I love the attitude! And as always- your colors are delish!! See you soon!! “)
Oh wow, what a fabulous, colourful and dramatic couple of pages. Love the new stamps and how you have used them.
Enjoy the weekend.
hugs Brenda xxx
Fabulous creation Marjie…. As always I just LOVE what you shared !!!!
Thanks a lot for your inspirational art !!!!
Hugs from Monica… Spain
Yeah!!!! Boy don’t we wish we could say that more?!! I love DR new images! Great pages!!!
A fabulous page, great design.
I love this stamp and you made with it a striking page!! Gorgeous layers…Well done, Marjie!
Fantastic page! I love the words & the new DR stamp is great.
The words really made me smile Marjie, I have been lucky enough to take a few of Dyan’s classes at her shop and I can just imagine her saying those words – well chosen! Love the colours and the wonderful layers you created. Anne xx
I too am in love with Dyan’s new stamps. So cool! I love your page Marjie, always so full of layers and great ideas! Visually stunning!
Marjie, this is just so much fun…art with “attitude,” if you will! Made me smile. More great stamps from Dyan…oh, my! Love that you colored in only those great eyes on your image. Speaks volumes!
I love the contrast between the light and dark and the bright color – not to mention your wonderful design. I know – who asked me right! Have you seen Alison yet? You lucky ladies.
Sandy xx
Fabulous inky layers! xxx
Lovely pages and stamps, great colours. Valerie
Your desk looks like a chemistry lesson in progress! Love these pages and all the layers of color! That stamp does leave a bold impact and I love it and love this! Hugs!
Love this page! Your colours and composition are amazing as always.
Love the way those letters pop and that you can see all of your beautiful work on them!
So gorgeous!! I am loving that image!!!!!!
I just bought some of those masks too, but have not tried them out yet. Glad you gave them such a rave review, now I need to find time to get to my desk and journal!