I’ve been a fan of Liquitex products for as long as I can remember. Now I’m part of their team in an expanded role. I’m excited, proud and happy to announce that they have asked me to be an official Brand Ambassador. Here’s a link to the press release with all of the juicy details Press Release – Nathalie Kalbach – Brand Ambassador
Thank you for letting me share with you and thank you for your continuous support!!!
Hope your day is amazing
The best is yet to come – Frank Sinatra
I truly believe in that ..do you ?
This page is actually kind of a cheater page. I love just rubbing the extra paint that I have on my stencils onto a blank page – creating a negative stencil image.Sometimes I paint over parts of it later or do other things with it. But I really loved the colors and how this looked on this spread- so I left as is and just stamped and stenciled in black on top.
Here are the supplies I used- some of the stencils are actually part of the stamp sets for Stampendous
Have the best day today :)
Love it and believe it! Reminds me of the song I think it was Frank Sinatra, wish I was in another of your classes.
Actually that is where the quote came from- forgot to mention that. Thanks Denise for the reminder :)
I think that believing the best is yet to come puts one in the frame of mind to experience just that! Have a lovely day Nat.
Think! It is not illegal yet…
I would like this as a T-Shirt- LOL
Lot’s of texture and sgraffito with Liquitex Heavy Body Paints accompanied with some stamping on this spread. An easy and fast page but nonetheless a lot of fun.
Here are the supplies I used to create this art journal spread
Hope you have a wonderful day today
This would make a great T-Shirt. Agreed!! It would be darling with jeans, red scarf and black boots. Love the colors.
Boots – it’s boots time- woohoo :)
Here is the last one of my new five Stencils I released with StencilGirl Products. This 9x 12” Ornament Wallpaper Stencil – was also inspired by my workshop travels to China and Malaysia in 2014 where I saw ornamental patterns in all kinds of shapes and forms in temples, wall decor and paintings.
Gorgeous Stencil!
Thank you Laura!
Only a couple more days till the CREATE Mixed Media Retreat in Seattle starts.
I am teaching four classes there:
ART JOURNAL CLASS: It’s All About Layers – Friday, October 24 • 9am-4pm
only 4 seats left!
Create depth and dimension by adding several layers with different acrylic paint and other media to achieve intriguing art journal pages. Learn about different media and playfully explore how to express yourself in your art journal. It’s all about the layers—so come and join me!
TECHNIQUE CLASS: Acrylics Demystified – Saturday, October 25 • 9am-4pm
Explore all kinds of different Liquitex Acrylic Media – from Dumbledore to Merlin, from Acrylic Paints to Acrylic Inks, from String Gel to Pouring Medium, from Modeling Paste to Stucco and other fun stuff. Learn their magic– and put an end to mystery on how to use these amazing helpers in your Mixed Media and/or Art Journaling projects. Learn not only how to use Acrylic Media and when to use them but also put your own spell into 3 abstract canvases during the class. You will for sure have as much fun waving your new magic acrylic wand in the future as Nathalie!
CANVAS CLASS: Texture Galore Canvas – Saturday, October 25 • 6-9pm
In this workshop you will create a stunning and unique canvas that will be a wonderful home decor item. Learn how to create dimension and texture with tissue paper, items of daily life, acrylic paint, lace, burlap, and gesso. Learn how to reveal the interesting and eye-catching texture with acrylic paints, art bars and acrylic inks and add some fun stamping techniques on top.
TECHNIQUE CLASS: Texture Heaven – Sunday, October 26 • 9am-12noon
Create wonderful texture pages with mono printing, stenciling and stamping techniques, encrust them with different Embossing Media and bind them together in a beautiful tactile art journal.
There are many amazing classes at the CREATE Event in Seattle – check it out and sign up here! I hope I will see you there.
Have a great day!
Can’t afford the $700 airfare but sure would love to take some of these classes! Maybe an online layers?
Thinking about it- but I have so many ideas for online workshops- LOL- I need to find the time ;)
One of the greatest things is when your art making passion that you share with others, turns into friendships …over Continents and States. Two weeks ago my friend Birgit Koopsen came from The Netherlands not only to teach a workshop together with me but also for a week long visit.
And what better reason to get the Art House crew back together- and have Jenn Mason coming from Boston and Julie Fei-Fan Balzer from NYC. The four of us had a great time touristing in New Jersey and New York City just taking a time off from everything and have some good old girly fun. So here is some picture overload …
Birgit loved playing with her panorama mode. Sometimes it worked…
and sometimes it didn’t when she tried to get all four of us into the picture at the dinner table – LOL
Strolling around in Jersey City…can’t beat our view of the city :)
and our street art is also pretty cool. (mural by Fintan Magee)
Lot’s of evenings on our deck enjoying sunsets
The Brooklyn Bridge had to be stepped on
Dim Sum had to be eaten in Chinatown …lot’s of it…
And Bubble Tea had to be drunken …once….and never ever again as Birgit and I agreed on – LOL
We took the ferry to Ellis Island
and showed AMAZING photo skills taking photos of the FOUR of us WITH the Statue of Liberty
We waved at Lady Liberty and the long lines to get to her
By which time one of us had finally figured out how to shoot a photo of all five of us :)
We found Julie’s grandparents inscribed on Ellis Island
and had Jenn sing Country songs to the amusement of the two Europeans in the group.
I took Birgit to a walk through Liberty State Park while the two Americans made their way back to the City.
And joined the two the next day again where we decided at MoMA that art is often taken way to serious
I mean… WAY TO SERIOUS
And because Birgit and I were by then used to daily 14 miles walks…we walked the Highline…where she became part of a billboard
…and we walked
and had even my husband joining us walking…it was a whole Forest Gump Troop
And made sure to fulfill Birgit’s wish to find a Yankees Shirt. That is one triumphant face for Julie…who is a Red Sox Fan – hey Julie: Take that – we rubbed the Yankees Shirt onto your TV sofa…LOL
And got an amazing shot of the three of us and the Rockefeller Center
And looked from the Top of Rock over all the areas in Manhattan and Jersey City we had been walked through.
And that is the end of a fab inspiring and relaxing week with my girls …It was loads of fun and I miss Birgit a lot.
But I know we will see each other next year…for sure ;)
What did you do the last time you took some time off?
Have an amazing day!
Love all the photos and how cool that Julie found her grandparents on the plaque. I always enjoy the pics of street art that you find Nat. The last time I hung out with my girlfriends we took the dogs for a long walk on a beach and it was a blast. Followed by some delightful food of course.
That sounds wonderful Sue! Nothing more fun then playing with the dogs at the beach! I miss having a dog sometimes!
You lucky girls!!!
Looks like you girls had a wonderful time. I want to try some dim sum. It looks so yummy but you don’t like Boba Tea? What?! You have to try the Strawberry and Banana! Best Smoothie, ever! Thanks for the tour. I enjoy your pics so much :) Hugs, Laura
LOL Boba Tea – bah – LOL. You should have seen Birgit and my face :)
Love this. Everyone needs time off with their friends!
Great photos! Looks like you guys had a blast. New York is on my list of places to see. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Love it, love it, love it! Made me relive it all over again and laughing again too! Boy, did we laugh a lot!! :D Miss you too, but it will be next year before you know it!! <3 xxx
Here is another of my new Stencils I designed for StencilGirl Products. This 9x 12” Stencil is called Lilly Wallpaper Stencil-. This design was inspired by my workshop travels to China and Malaysia earlier this year. I saw Lilly’s in all kinds of shapes and forms in buddha statues, wall decor and paintings – I loved it.
For this art journal spread I prepared the background using different colors of Liquitex Spray Paint over my Arabesque Stencil . Then I used Neutral Grey Spray Paint and sprayed a loose frame around the spread.
Then I layered the Lilly Wallpaper on top and sprayed with two different colors over for a layered Lilly look.
Hope you like my new Lilly Wallpaper Stencil- more projects using it to come soon.
Here is a complete supply list:
Have an most amazing day!
I really must try those spray paints. They are not cheap and I’m trying to decide which colors to start with…another nice stencil Nat.
They go a long way though Sue! Promised :)
There is a new project based Mixed Media Workshop in the house : Season Canvas Fall.
Here is a little video about the workshop:
Season Fall Promo Video from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.
Who is this workshop for?
This class is for the aspiring artist, the crafter who wants to dabble their hands in some paint or for anyone who just wants to create something fun for their home.
Cost: 25USD
You can sign up here : Season Canvas Fall.
I also posted a list of suggested supplies- but I will talk about some alternatives during the class – so don’t buy anything until you see if you want to use it or have a substitute already in your stash.
I hope you will join me in this Fall Workshop. Once you signed up- you have unlimited access – any time, anywhere :)
Happy Fall!!!
Here is another of my new Stencils with StencilGirl Products . 9 x 12 Batik Stencil: Early in 2014 I taught workshops in Malaysia and while exploring Kuala Lumpur I was truly inspired by the batik art that you could find in traditional clothing and fabric. With this stencil I wanted to create a pattern that can be either used as a whole for a background or single images for mark making in your art work. Here are two art journal spreads where I used the stencil- but I will show more in the upcoming weeks:
I first painted the background with acrylic paints. Then I placed the Batik Stencil over the background to the right, sprayed with Liquitex Spray paint over it and then flipping it right away over to the left for a negative imprint .
For the next page I used the stencil only partly here and there.
I used the border of the stencil to frame my art journal on the top and on the bottom.
I spread a bit gesso with a credit card over the background and then stencils with a light acrylic paint through the stencil. I used this space to later journal my thoughts.
As you can see, I also flipped the stencil over to use the excess paint from the front of the stencil to create a negative imprint.
I hope you like this new stencil. Here are the supplies I used for these art journal pages
Have an amazing day and a great start into the week!
i think this is my fave of the new ones!
Thank you Stephanie- glad you like it :)
This is a must have! I’ve always loved batik clothing and blankets.
Wohoo- so glad you like it Sue!
Fantastic, what a cool stencil
Thank you Kathy :) – glad you like it!
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Marjie Kemper
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This is so awesome, Nat. I’m thrilled for you! And I **love** that pic of you at the easel.
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nathalie-kalbach
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thank you so much Marjie!!!
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Jackie P Neal
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HUGE Congratulations Nat!! How awesome and wonderful!!! Liquitex could not have picked a better ambassador to show their products!! xoxo
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you so much Jackie for your kind words :) Have a wonderful week!
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Kathy P
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Congrats, Nat! You deserve this honor!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Awe- thank you Kathy!
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Jean Goza
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BRAVO !!!!!!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you Jean!
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Denise Spillane
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Congratulations Nat! This is great. I am really happy for you. So well deserved, your paintings and art is amazing!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Denise, thank you for your wonderful support. have a gorgeous week!
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lynnk50
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Congratulations, Natalie! A well-earned achievement!! Keep up the great, creative work!!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Lynn, thank you so much for your sweet words!
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Debbie in AZ
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Congratulations! Your generous, creative spirit shines in all you do!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you so much , Debbie for your wonderful words – shucks!
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Petrin Diaz
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Congratulations, Nat. When reading announcement, i repeated Yay!…you are the best! More will come….
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nathalie-kalbach
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Awe- thank you Petrin!!!!
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Laura Strack
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Nathalie, I am so happy for you and I know you must be over the moon excited! What an awesome press release Liquitex has released for you. Nothing better than to be respected and recognized when you have worked so hard. Congratulations my friend!!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Awe- thank you Laura!! Hope all is well in Texas and have a wonderful day!
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Rebecca Buchanan
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You are perfect for this recognition–I, too, can’t think of a better ambassador! Well deserved–Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this happiness with us.
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nathalie-kalbach
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<3 Thank you Rebecca for your sweet words!
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Sue Clarke
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I can’t think of a better person to be an official Brand Ambassador as you caused me to try their brand. Congrats!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you Sue-you are the best!!!
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Andrene
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Congratulations!! Well deserved. They really did a nice write-up on you in the press release.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you Andrene :)
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Jennifer Palmer
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Hi Nat
Wow Congratulations
Really well deserved
Just knew my favourite teacher is awesome
Jenny
from Tasmania
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nathalie-kalbach
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Awe- thank you Jenny!!! Waving over to Tasmania!
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Lizzie
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Congratulations ! This is well deserved and great recognition of all your wonderful art.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you Lizzie! have a wonderful day!!!
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Joan von Metzinger
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Congratulations Natalie!! What an amazing achievement… Super proud to be connected with an stunningly creative artist as yourself!!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Awe – thank you so much Joan!!! Wishing you a gorgeous day!
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