Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I'm fascinated by buildings because of all the stories within their walls. Pun not intended, but there are stories in those stories!
The stories of connection, of family, of friendship, of struggle, of growth, of changing times, all of it! That's what led me to adding all the words around the buildings- as if it was snippets of overheard conversations.
The building masks are from my There Goes the Neighborhood collection at StencilGirlProducts.com and actually, every stencil you see here is from StencilGirl!
You might have noticed there is some tape on the masks covering up the windows. That's because when you've got a mask you've got options. Use it just like it is, or mask off the details inside it (that's what I did to make these full silhouettes). I love the flexibility of masks!
What will I do with this? I could use it to cover a canvas, but right now I'm feeling the pull to cut it up and use it in my art journals and collages.
I'm spray painting inside, using a low odor spray paint by Liquitex and the windows are wide open (hence the traffic noise) and I'm wearing a mask.
#liquitexspraypaint #spraypaint
I'm fascinated by buildings because of all the stories within their walls. Pun not intended, but there are stories in those stories!
The stories of connection, of family, of friendship, of struggle, of growth, of changing times, all of it! That's what led me to adding all the words around the buildings- as if it was snippets of overheard conversations.
The building masks are from my There Goes the Neighborhood collection at StencilGirlProducts.com and actually, every stencil you see here is from StencilGirl!
You might have noticed there is some tape on the masks covering up the windows. That's because when you've got a mask you've got options. Use it just like it is, or mask off the details inside it (that's what I did to make these full silhouettes). I love the flexibility of masks!
What will I do with this? I could use it to cover a canvas, but right now I'm feeling the pull to cut it up and use it in my art journals and collages.
I'm spray painting inside, using a low odor spray paint by Liquitex and the windows are wide open (hence the traffic noise) and I'm wearing a mask.
#liquitexspraypaint #spraypaint


![Colorful Conversations in my Art Journal
Creating the layered look of stacked speech bubbles is easy peasy! The trick is the first layer, and after that, its just filling in the space! This is just one way to use a stencil, there are a gaboodle of other ways you can use them. If youre looking to go in depth on stencils, check out The Joy of Stenciling https://acolorfuljourney.com/?page_id=35214
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• Speech Bubbles Stencil
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• Permanent Markers (What I use instead of Sharpies)
——— https://amzn.to/3ikD5BN [ Amazon US ]
• Vibrant Neon Colors Watercolor set, this is the set where I found the bright purple
——— https://amzn.to/3tTV44E [ Amazon US ]
•Watercolor - Opus (Vivid Pink)
——— https://ldli.co/e/rn4mplz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor- Cadmium Orange
——— https://ldli.co/e/om723ol [ Blick Art Materials ]
•Watercolor - Cobalt Teal
——— https://ldli.co/e/lmrg641 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor - Bright Yellow Green
——— https://ldli.co/e/xlo1gkj [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Carbon Pen
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The yellow watercolor that I used has been discontinued- it was QoR hansa yellow medium.
I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
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You can find me designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, teaching in person and online workshops and sharing the message of O.O.P.S. here on YouTube and on the blog, aColorfulJourney.com
What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
Where you can find me playing:
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