I sell stencils in my Etsy shop www.artisticrendersings.etsy.com but really hadn't had a chance to sit down and create with them. I AM IMPRESSED....they have come a LONG way as has the art world in showing us techniques to use, specialty paints, crossover mediums, etc. I had some hardboard (Masonite) scraps so I decided it was time to play. It is a time consuming process but a lot of fun and I think the finished products are worth the extra time and energy required. I chose to use the stencils and make "raised" relief instead of flat so there is a a dimension with the pieces....and the intricate design is amazing. It's nice because minimal paint is required even though there are 3 sometimes 4 separate applications of colors with 6 colors used in the designs which further creates a depth perception.
Following is the piece I am working on now. It is ready for a coat of finish gloss and when it is dry I can apply the first 2 coats of color. Stay tuned to see the finished result.
I think you have to admit that the detail is exceptional..... This particular stencil is by Stencilgirl and the other line I sell is TCW.
