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
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!
Last week my friend Birgit Koopsen visited me from The Netherlands. Birgit and I have been teaching together in Europe quite often and last year we organized our first Art Fusion Event in The Netherlands. This year our event was hosted by The InkPad in New York City and we had a great time with our students at Westbeth last sunday.
Birgit taught a Mixed Media Canvas Class using Acrylic Paints and I taught an Altered Book Class using Acrylic Inks, Paints and Markers. Birgit worked with her new wonderful stamps and I was able to see my new Stencils in action :)
It was so much fun. It was a very colorful day and we had a great time with our super talented students!
Look at all those gorgeous images they draw in their altered book class!
Thank you to The InkPad for having us and thank you to Liquitex for providing the acrylic media for the class! I am missing Birgit – but who knows – we might be up for something next year ;)
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If you live near or in NYC – why don’t you join me next Friday, October 10th 2014 from 7pm-9.30 pm at The InkPad for an Art Journal Class – Artvergnugen with Photo Transfers
There are only a couple seats left – come and join us. I will show you some fun ways to do Photo Transfers and how to incorporate them in your Art Journal.
You can see all other in-person workshops I am teaching this year here.
Have a gorgeous day
I love seeing what everyone creates with your fabulous stamps and stencils! Looks like you and Birgit had a blast. Have a beautiful week :)
Thank you Laura, wishing you a gorgeous week too! Nat :)
How wonderful that your friend Birgit was able to come here and teach with you! Wish I was there too! “)
So loving my new 9×12” Art Deco Wallpaper Stencil I designed for StencilGirl Products – I know, I know…I’m full of myself- LOL. But seriously it is a stencil I wanted for a long time!
I love Art Deco Design – in my travels through Europe, especially to Paris – I made a lot of sketches from wallpapers in museums and hotel rooms from this era.
In this Art Journal Page I used the stencil as a background and spray painted over it with several different Liquitex Spray Paints. I love how dimensional you can get with different color layered up.
Here is another sample using it as a whole on both art journal pages …as …a …wallpaper for the quote :)
I painted the background first with different acrylic paint colors and then layered the stencil over the background spraying with white and grey Liquitex Spray paint.
I wrote the quote with Liquitex Acrylic Ink and a Bamboo Sketching Pen.
I will show some other ways on how to use this stencil in the next weeks :)
Here are the supplies that I used for those two pages
Hope you like the stencil- have a gorgeous day!!!
Woohoo, I too am looking forward to that bamboo pen video. I remember you mentioning the bamboo pen at Create but I never made time to ask you more. I love that art deco stencil and seeing your design ideas only motivates me to go into my studio and play. Hugs!!!
Thank you Laura! So glad to hear that this motivates you to get into your studio and play! Get them tiger :) hugs!
Glad you will be doing a video about the pen, but came here to comment that I also love this art deco stencil. You can be as full of yourself as you want because we are all sharing in the benefit of your creativity–can’t wait to get my hands on this. Kudos to you!
Aweee- thank you Rebecca :)
I was wondering about the bamboo pen also. I will be watching for your video on how you use this and any tips you may have. Thanks much.
Adore the colors in the second one and the way you used the stencil over it … I went to a Liquitex demo a couple of weeks ago and it was so fun seeing all the different products, amazing, the colors are just yummy.
I also bought a bamboo pen and cannot figure out how to use it … I got it because Iove the way you use it in your journal, but there is nothing online on how it works … any insight? Love your blog!
Thank you Kim! The Bamboo Pen is a Dip Pen – you dip it into ink – that is the whole secret :) I will do a video about this soon though as you are not the first one to ask :) will try to do it soon :) Have a gorgeous day ,Nat
Love that stencil and will be ordering it from Bizzy B. have never seen the Prima Writers tape before..looks intriguing !
Wohooo – glad you like the stencil! BTW- the Writers tape might be not available anymore. Basically you can just cut up raw gessoed canvas pieces and fringe the sides and use those adhered with Gel Medium :)
Thank you Sue! have a wonderful day too !!!
I love the colors in that second page and your stencils layer quite nicely.
Have a splendid day Nat.
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Laura S
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This would make a great T-Shirt. Agreed!! It would be darling with jeans, red scarf and black boots. Love the colors.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Boots – it’s boots time- woohoo :)
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