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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Balance Art Journal Page

Each month I do a journal page for Simon Says Stamp... and Oh did I ever enjoy this one... it was just me being one with the Gelato's... BLISS! 


Paint stroke lines were created by Gesso-ing the white page first.


White on white with Embossing Paste.


And for your viewing pleasure...


Here are a few key pointers about Gelatos's.
  • Soft creamy crayon watercolor in a lip balm type holder
  • Blends together easily... fingers encouraged!
  • Can be erased with a regular eraser
  • A water brush or wet paintbrush can be used to soften the color
I sealed my circles with Studio Matte Medium so they wouldn't rub and transfer color when my journal is closed.

Thanks for hanging out with me!!!





21 comments :

Barb said...

Shari, I had been waiting for this month's installment and was so happy to see your video on the SSS blog! Another amazing and beautiful page - just love watching you create in your journal! :)

conil said...

Saw you create this amazing page yesterday...I'm totally in awe.

Shirley N said...

This was so amazing to watch, Shari! You are really an inspiration!

reen said...

I got to play with Gelato's for the first time last. And of course I had to pick some up. I love what you did with them, maybe I can do a little something with them to make a birthday card for my son.

Holly Saveur said...

So gorgeous..LOVE it!

Isha Gupta said...

This is just AMAZING Shari. I always look forward to see you create Mixed media. Just a question: what kind of book do you use to create the journal? Thanks!

joy said...

Great fun watching you create this spread, Shari! I want to play with Gelatos now!

jintyoo7 said...

Oh my gosh!! Stunning effect, I do have a few gelatos ...must try this.Thank you, Shari :)

stephV. said...

hi Shari
I have really enjoyed watching your art journal book pages being created! thank you for sharing and inspiring!!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

I keep a lookout for your art journal videos. This one shines! Love it - pity I don't have gelatos yet.

Barbara said...

Thanks for letting us hang out with you as you create! I learn so much just by watching your videos!!!!! This is a fabulous page and it was fascinating to see it develop!

Unknown said...

SO Blown away by this one Shari. I think it might be my favorite yet. Just love watching you create these. It's really inspiring me to go forward with my own art journal and just let the inspiration guide me. Thank you so much for sharing your process. I love the videos. :)

snappy scrappy said...

Gorgeous!!

Anonymous said...

So beautiful.........love how the Gelatos blend so well! Also would like to know what kind of paper is best to use with the Gelatos? Did you use watercolor paper?

Marion said...

You are one clever cookie Shari! I love watching you create journal pages and this one was no exception :)

Renuka said...

This one is so clean yet so beautiful .. Love how it all blends together.. Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing!

Ars DeGĂ  said...

Wonderful: I have seen all tutorial!!!
Sara

PatGLex said...

I'm working on getting a full set of Gelatos....I just love the way they act/react with stamps (particularly clear stamps) and paper! Have only played a bit but they have whetted my desire to play more.

~ Jo ~ said...

This is just gorgeous! I admire this so much and I have all the products that you used pretty much except I only have about 6 or so gelatos. I would love to try this out.

Hugs,
Jo

Steffi said...

Wow - just breathtakingly beautiful.

Cheri said...

So much inspiration, Shari. I'm gong after my Gelatos....I've go to try this.