Repeat Stenciled Scene

Layer repeated scenic elements to create depth.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Attach the card front to a protected work surface for the ink blending. Choose 2-3 analogous colored inks.

   

2. Step 2

   Add the stencil and secure it with post it tape. Use a brush or other blending tool to start blending your lightest ink at the bottom of the card front.
   
   NOTE:
   Do not worry about the ink being even, because you will be adding multiple layers.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Shift the stencil up and over to stagger the design. Ink again.

   

4. Repeat with a third row. At the top of the stencil, blend in the medium color.

   

5. Step 4

   Continue upward, adding layers with the medium color…

   

6. and finally, add a few rows with the darkest color.

   

7. Step 5

   Blend the ink remaining in the brushes into the sky and other light areas.

   

8. Step 6

   Dilute a little white acrylic paint with water.

   

9. Pick up the watery paint with a brush and tap the brush to splatter the paint onto the scene.
   
   TIP:
   Use different sized brushes for different splatter sizes/patterns.
   

   

10. Step 7

    Embellish the card as desired.

    

11. Step 8

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Repeat Stenciled Scene. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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