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    StencilClub Voices for February

    3rd February, 2018 / Art, Creativity, Mixed Media, Zentangle / No Comments

    Happy February!

    Today I am sharing with you my 2nd set of projects for StencilGirl StencilClub Voices. These are using the February set from StencilClub which is called “Grandmother’s Kitchen” and designed by Kristie Taylor.

    In my artwork I typically use stencils to build up background layers and the February stencils are perfect for that! All three stencils in the set have the same basic pattern, but in different sizes. I love having repetitive patterns carry through my work and the multiple sizes helps add dimension and depth. The first thing I did with these stencils is to just play and create some background layers for my stash to be used as the mood strikes.

    I used one of the smaller backgrounds to create my February Mandala. I layered the stencils in various shades of blue and then used the 4×4 in white as the center of my mandala. The details in the pattern made it easy to pick out elements to repeat and build off of in my drawing. I’m not sure if the result is more wintery or watery. What do you think?

    I also used the smallest version (although the biggest stencil!) as a background on a memory box. While the pattern may have been inspired by interiors, it reminds me of a garden trellis and felt like the perfect back drop to the loose, brush stroke trees.

    I see these stencils getting a lot of use in my studio going forward – and I think they might come in handy during summer kids art camp…(garden trellis, chain link fence, spaceship targeting systems…lots of possibilities here!)

    You can check out projects from the other StencilClub Voices here on StencilGirl Talk.

    (And if you are interested in seeing what the kids do with these stencils come summertime, be sure to sign up for my newsletter below!)

    StencilClub Voices for January

    1st February, 2018 / Art Journaling, Creativity, Mixed Media / No Comments

    As many of you know I use stencils in creating the layered backgrounds for my art work. I also use them quite a bit in my art journals and when I am teaching.

    While I make a lot of stencils on my own, StencilGirl is one of those sources for wonderful pre-made stencils that I just love! I am a member of their stencil club, which means I get a new pack of stencils from them every month. For January and February this year, I am a member of their StencilClub Voices team, which means I received the stencils early and got to play around with them and make sample projects before any one else. So exciting to get that sneak peak!

    January’s set was ‘Under Lock and Key’, designed by June Pfaff Daley.

    My first project was a page for my art journal. I have always loved keys and the idea of locking secrets away safely or finding the key that unlock some great treasure. For the journal page, I chose to go with this theme, and thought the treasure we need most right now is joy and happiness and keeping a bright attitude.
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    They key tags were inspired by old fashioned hotel room keys with the big tassels that seem to suggest they are more important than just a simple key, so a bit of bling and sparkle was needed for these.
     
    You can check out the other projects from the Voices team on this blog post from StencilGirl Talk.
     
    I’ll be posting my projects for February soon, Make sure you are signed up for my newsletter below if you don’t want to miss it!

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Initial sketch for a painting I am working on of T Initial sketch for a painting I am working on of The Marsh Wife. ⁠
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I came across her in the fairytale "The Girl Who Trod on a Loaf" and became intrigued. In the story she gets only a brief mention, and in trying to find additional folk tales about her, nothing really seemed to match up.⁠
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In the story, the Marsh Wife lives under the marshes and runs a brewery there, which is why you see the vapors and gases and bubbles rising through the marsh. These minor characters in stories seem to call to me. They deserve so much more than just a passing scene in someone else's tale!⁠
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Do you have a favorite 'minor' character from a story that you think deserves more?⁠
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#workinprogress #sketch #minorcharacter #aleciamillerart #fairytales #marshwife #portrait
"The World is so Full of a Number of Things" is fr "The World is so Full of a Number of Things" is from a series I did at the beginning of 2019. ⁠
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This group of work was all about routine and repetition and habit. It was not only about the fresh starts that we try to take on with the start of a new year, but also about the ongoing habits that impact our lives.⁠
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We see developing new habits and changing ourselves as the path to the future, but I also noticed that maintaining the existing routines was one thing that helps keep my Dad going as his memory fails him.⁠
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It is a fine line we all walk to keep moving forward while holding onto those things from the past we still need.⁠
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What are you looking forward to in the new year? What are the good things that you are carrying along with you?⁠
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#mixedmedia #newyear #newhabit #routine #newgrowth #moveforward #bright #aleciamillerart #keepthegoodstuff
Spent the last week cleaning out my dad’s house Spent the last week cleaning out my dad’s house after getting them moved to be close to family for assistance with the challenge of living with Alzheimer’s. 

Emotionally exhausted from all the sorting and decision making on what to keep and what can go. 

But then you uncover treasures like this: my dad, my brother, and I with Tigger in my grandparents’ back yard. So many wonderful, supportive memories come flooding back from just one image.

#memories #familyphotos #love
Eggo wanted to get in on the holiday greetings too Eggo wanted to get in on the holiday greetings too!

Here’s hoping that 2021 brings you a bounty as full as Eggo’s cheeks!

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Posted @withregram • @25daysofminis The art has Posted @withregram • @25daysofminis The art has been carefully packaged and mailed. 

Boxes wrapped in shiny paper and bows have been tucked under the tree. 

The 25 Days of Minis draws to a close soon. 

We want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible generosity, support, and love this year. 

Our holiday wish for you is time for reflection and connection - whether it's with your closest loved ones at home, or online, or with oneself. 

We are so grateful for you. 

With Love & Gratitude,

All of Us here at 25 Days of Minis

P.S. — The artwork will remain up on the 25 Days of Minis site until midnight on Dec. 31.
The Dame’s Gift seemed a fitting painting to sav The Dame’s Gift seemed a fitting painting to save for day 25 of the @25daysofminis 

This is the third from the group of paintings from The 12 Dancing Princesses and references the dame in the woods who gives advice and a gift to the soldier to help him succeed.

I hope this Christmas Day brings a gift for all of us for our future endeavors!

8x8 on wood panel

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Emmet popping in to wish you all a Meowy Christmas Emmet popping in to wish you all a Meowy Christmas!⁠
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Hope you are all able to celebrate and share in the light and love of the season!⁠
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The Soldier’s Bride is my day 24 painting for th The Soldier’s Bride is my day 24 painting for the @25daysofminis 

This is the eldest daughter from the 12 Dancing Princesses, who ends up being chosen for a wife by the soldier that discovers the secret of their worn out dancing shoes.

6x6 on wood panel, available via link in bio

#fairytale #princess #bride #12dancingprincesses #portrait #mixedmedia #aleciamillerart #artforher #artforthehome #artandliterature
‘She Listened and She Knew’ is my day 23 paint ‘She Listened and She Knew’ is my day 23 painting.

The last three paintings come from The 12 Dancing Princesses, with this one being the youngest princess, who tried to tell the others they were being followed, but no one listened to her...

6x6 on wood panel, available through link in bio

#princess #fairytale #12dancingprincesses #portrait #mixedmedia #aleciamillerart #25daysofminis #artforher #artfortheholidays
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