Nicole Watson Art
Mixed Media Menagerie Challenge - March 2021 - Nicole Watson Art
updated
Week Three: old map, still, circle, mosiac
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all black and graphite amzn.to/42TSvSo and graphite
- golden so flat paint
- charcoal pencil
- dina wakley media tissue
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
#imaginedragons
Week Two: burnt orange, beads, woven, tape
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all black and graphite amzn.to/42TSvSo and graphite
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
#imaginedragons
Week One: pink, a hand, a window, remember
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all black and graphite amzn.to/42TSvSo and graphite
- golden so flat: black
- printed tissue
- hand stencil from stencil girl products
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
#imaginedragons
See how I made the collage papers and learn more info on the stencils: youtu.be/vgkFc6OTLA8?si=cM_IPRdKTvKd2cKL
StencilClub: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm
Interested in hearing how this page came together? Join my channel as a member! youtube.com/channel/UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A/join
----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- paynes gray & raw umber amzn.to/40DBs4V
- applicator amzn.to/4exYJv7
- stabilo all graphite & black amzn.to/3IboYva
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Ephemera + stenciling + found photo and lots of grungy goodness top this page.
More info on the stencils: youtu.be/vgkFc6OTLA8?si=cM_IPRdKTvKd2cKL
StencilClub: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm
Interested in hearing how this page came together? Join my channel as a member! youtube.com/channel/UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A/join
----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- walnut ink amzn.to/3GufNW3
- paynes gray amzn.to/40DBs4V
- applicator amzn.to/4exYJv7
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/3IboYva
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
To sign up or for more information on Stencil Club, head over to:
stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm
You have until July 15 to sign up for the club to receive this set.
See my entire collection!
*My artist page:* stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
*Supplies*
- book and ledger paper (my etsy shop) nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
- deli paper amzn.to/4aQSvCY
- patty paper amzn.to/3x1dm8V
- liquitex spray paint amzn.to/3Ipa9Fa
(I earn a small percentage from your purchase using the amazon links; thanks for your support!)
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Left side:youtu.be/zM3wGPiso20
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- archival ink pad amzn.to/3T5ya6y
- stencil (by Tim holtz, could not find link)
- stamps
tiny text amzn.to/4lk2aHH
reflections amzn.to/4lscNIF
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Interested in hearing how this page came together? Join my channel as a member! youtube.com/channel/UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A/join
----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all black amzn.to/42TSvSo and graphite
- golden so flat: black amzn.to/3HVVYaF
- letters stencil (Designed by me!)
stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Lorem-Ipsum-Nicole-Watson-p/s999.htm
- plus stencil by stencilgirl - S950
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
*Grafix Supplies:*
- journal amzn.to/3Ygq7H8
- artist tac amzn.to/4lN8Y1z
- matte dura-lar amzn.to/3Zovu7B
- computer film amzn.to/3SPgSum
*Other Supplies*
foam applicator amzn.to/43oSlR3
gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR
matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
walnut ink amzn.to/3vpXYBV
India Ink (sepia) amzn.to/4kUNJKa
Glass Dip Pen amzn.to/4mUWTIe
Printed Tissue (by Dina wakley, could not find link)
Small Tag
Sari Ribbon
Words Stickers amzn.to/44dSYis
Acrylic Paint (Titan Buff) amzn.to/4mUX8mC
Stencil (S574 by StencilGirl Products)
Hole Punch
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
HOWEVER.... this page took over two months to finish. I just couldn't get it to come together! Finally, it it all clicked.
Week Four: pink, wax, letter or number, flim or flilmstrip
The delay was partially due to me waiting for a package to arrive that had film and microfiche film that I wanted to use. (remember those?) I was determined to use a photo and pink paper and...well, I used 1 of the two in the end!
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- letter stickers amzn.to/4gGS7d7
- stabilo all black amzn.to/42TSvSo and graphite
- golden so flat: raw umber, titan green pale and olive
- faber castell wax crayons (I don't think these are available any more)
- wonky leaves stencil stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Wonky-Leaves-with-Mask-Nicole-Watson-p/s984.htm
(watercolored on watercolor paper)
youtube.com/watch?v=MGqaGdqS1vU&t=1s
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
#imaginedragons
Learn more about the stencil here: youtu.be/sl3RiBKGMao
shop all my stencils: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
I used this stencil to carve a stamp that we stamped in our new concrete patio. Our buddy loved spending time outside - and we had a special catio cage for him. Our new patio went in this spot, so it was prefect to add his paw prints there. My husband surprised me at gifted me a necklace from my stamp/stencil as well! (photos are at the end of the video)
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- walnut ink amzn.to/4e5jzAt
- payne's gray amzn.to/47Rb36g
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/4gSgwNE
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
*Grafix Supplies:*
- journal amzn.to/3Ygq7H8
- artist tac amzn.to/4lN8Y1z
- stencil film amzn.to/3YgfDaA
- double tack mounting film amzn.to/44Fz8NE
*Other Supplies*
Wonky Leaf Stencil:
stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
titan green pale amzn.to/4jPbylW
foam applicator amzn.to/43oSlR3
gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR
matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
payne's gray amzn.to/3TLVbwy
stabilo all (black) amzn.to/3Vsoy85
stabilo all (graphite) amzn.to/3x4pgOW
walnut ink amzn.to/3vpXYBV
String
Stamp - Tim Holtz Reflections amzn.to/3EIdLRl
Archival Ink (black) amzn.to/430kn6N
Watercolors (not shown in video, but used to make leaf) amzn.to/44ERGO8
Tim Holtz Chipboard Quotes amzn.to/42Y4zBD
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- walnut ink amzn.to/4e5jzAt
- payne's gray amzn.to/47Rb36g
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/4gSgwNE
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com
L344 & L490 (seed pods)
LL1005
S9999 (my stencil!)
See all my stencils: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
I am thrilled to team up with @grumbacherart these first few months of 2025 as a member of their Artist Team!Dreaming of all the watercoloring possibilities with this amazing palette! I love how the pans are removable and rearrangeable! I immediately put them in rainbow order. It also comes with a perfect little brush and some white to mix for lighter colors.
#nicolewatsonart #grumbacherwatercolor #grumbacherart #grumbacher #grumbacherartistteam #watercolor #watercolorswatches #watercolorswatching
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- words stencil (Dina Wakley - out of print)
- walnut ink amzn.to/4iTOhyQ (or grab a set of 4 different inks! amzn.to/3FAvVod)
- golden so flat cobalt teal amzn.to/4kD4YAs
- golden so flat black amzn.to/4kzzpHB
- stamps amzn.to/4iDfBBA
- applicator amzn.to/4iWNygd
- ink pad amzn.to/43TzShM
- large stencil from StencilGirl L729
- butterfly amzn.to/4kDk0WU
- word stickers amzn.to/41vGd0a
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
I blogged my process along with additional instructions over
on the StencilGirl® blog at: stencilgirltalk.com/2025/03/creating-more-stenciled-grungy-papers.html
*Stencils - available at stencilgirlproducts.com/*
(NOTE: the number for each stencil is in the video!)
Urban Rhythm Matrix
Fade Horizontal Stencil
Single Cross Mini
Shape Collection
Boro on Steroids I
Soulful Scribbles Dots Dash
Stitch ATC
Supplies:
Gesso amzn.to/3bSAoAR
Vintage book and ledger papers, ephemera, old photos nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
Acrylic Paint (I used Golden SoFlat Payne's gray, raw umber) amzn.to/47Rb36g
Round applicator amzn.to/4gWgJ35
Stabilo-all (black amzn.to/4aeXUFc & graphite amzn.to/4gSgwNE)
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all black amzn.to/42TSvSo
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/41AYObk
- stamps amzn.to/43SYg36
- stencil (Dina Wakley Media Stencils Large Fractured Chevrons)
- walnut ink amzn.to/4iTOhyQ (or grab a set of 4 different inks! amzn.to/3FAvVod)
- black ink amzn.to/41WBGnV
- number sticker roll (tim holtz)
- golden so flat cobalt teal amzn.to/4kD4YAs
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Week Three: something tall, wings, watercolor, glittery gold
I'm not going to sugar coat it....this week was a struggle. That's why it's several days "late" for the challenge. I thought and thought all week about something tall. I also struggled with wings since I used them on week one and two! I really didn't want to use a bird or butterfly again.
My husband thought I needed a flying giraffe... then reminded me that tall is also part of perspective. For a bug (with wings) grass can be tall.
UGH!
then, when unpacking some postage stamps I purchased, I found it. wings on a stamp, tall statue of liberty.... I used my valentine gift watercolors and the cool gold glittery foil then were wrapped in. Then, in the midst of it all coming together, balance. that word on the ledger paper stood out.
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- collage tissue amzn.to/3Qk335B
- letter stickers amzn.to/4gGS7d7
- stabilo all black amzn.to/42TSvSo
- absorbent ground amzn.to/3EPhOv1
- watercolors are Redbud Pigment Co
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stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com
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#imaginedragons
Week Two: yellow, hidden message, skull, playing card
Well...this week was definitely not close to my normal aesthetic, but it was fun to make it work! I don't have anything skull, but decided technically this stencil was the skull of a person, too! I even looked up the definition of skull to see if I could use a play on words.
I've been looking at the art of Tim Cantor a lot lately, so my image was partially inspired by him and the hidden words are a lyric from Imagine Dragons, "The Fall" song which is on the album he did the artwork for 10 years ago.
In the end, I really like how it came together!
Seek Gather Create: instagram.com/seekgathercreate
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Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- collage tissue amzn.to/3Qk335B
- letter stickers amzn.to/4gGS7d7
- stabilo all black amzn.to/42TSvSo
- golden so flat black amzn.to/4hwu5mp
- bird stamp amzn.to/40VHnSm
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com
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A simple, fun valentine that’s sure to make someone smile!
@Grumbacherart
#nicolewatsonart #grumbacherwatercolor #grumbacherart #grumbacher #grumbacherartistteam #watercolor #watercolorswatches #watercolorswatching
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This @Grumbacherart Japanese watercolor mixing set was perfect to paint the pink hearts and make purple, too.
link to watercolors: amzn.to/3QeyJJG (amazon affiliate link, i earn a small comission)
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Week One: navy blue, key, insect, something rusty
Well... I since I couldn't really put this very dimensional key in my art journal, and I didn't feel like tying to locate another one (I don't think I have any!), I decided to gel print with it, in a color close to navy. I also rusted one of my stencils.
It's a super simple page, but it's kind what I imagined....it took me a while to get here, and if you join as an Artist Friend member you can see that journey!
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Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- rusting powder sethapter.com/product/restocked-paperartsy-rusting-powder
- butterflies amzn.to/4jJ5NqK
- butterfly that I used amzn.to/4hRo9nE
- sticker amzn.to/4jJVkvn
- paint amzn.to/4hOVL5Q (prussian blue was what I ended up liking the best, I think? the open are GREAT for gel prints)
find ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
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One of my simple joys is swatching new art supplies, especially watercolors. They are so mysterious until you hit them with water and a paintbrush.Opening a new paint color, supply or palette.
Imagining the art that you’ll make from it. Dreaming of possibilities and relishing the moments of peace in my art studio.
I am thrilled to team up with @Grumbacherart these first few months of 2025 as a member of their Artist Team!
These Japanese watercolors come in 3 different palettes and are amazing!
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- tim holtz chipboard amzn.to/4hdNW9X
- 4 pack of inks amzn.to/3z942ks
- golden so flat (payne's gray amzn.to/40TwbXC, titan green pale amzn.to/40BVmMX, burnt umber amzn.to/3PUZXF1)
find great ephemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils
stencilgirlproducts.com
S605 / S604 (floral)
S999 (letter - this is one of mine!)
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Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
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I blogged my process along with additional instructions over
on the StencilGirl® blog at: stencilgirltalk.com/2025/01/creative-playtime-in-one-page-folded.html
*Stencils - available at stencilgirlproducts.com/*
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Abstract Marks
Alpha Drips
Create Face
Laugh Face
Night Sky
Nosegay
Romance Face
Ruins
Tri-Textured Sheet Metal
NOTE: The blue color is Payne's gray - I forgot to pause on that color! Thanks all of you who asked so I could add that here! :)
Supplies:
Gesso amzn.to/3bSAoAR
Vintage book and ledger papers, ephemera, old photos nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
Matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
Acrylic Paint (I used Golden SoFlat Payne's gray, burnt umber, titan green pale + titan green pale in the heavy body) amzn.to/47Rb36g
Scissors amzn.to/3CatgjH
Round applicator amzn.to/4gWgJ35
12x18 piece of watercolor paper amzn.to/40dRzoX
Liquitex transparent black spray paint amzn.to/40gr5TB
Tape (I used acid-free masking tape) amzn.to/40eQugL
Bone folder amzn.to/40vLcyw
Dorland's Wax Medium amzn.to/4hg1fWH
Stabilo-all (black amzn.to/4aeXUFc & graphite amzn.to/4gSgwNE)
Mini-stapler amzn.to/4gSgwNE
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Have questions? Did I miss sharing info about Round Top? Drop those below! I'd love to answer. Also, let me know...what ephemera are you looking for? I'd love to help you search!
For location info, dates, calendars, lodging - I'd recommend just googling! That's what I do each year.
See something you like? It might show up in my etsy shop!
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Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them),
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- stabilo all black amzn.to/4hpxPWh
- tim holtz ephemera amzn.to/4jpLG0E
- tim holtz sticker amzn.to/42uDPsu
- 4 pack of inks amzn.to/3z942ks
find great epehemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencil: stencilgirlproducts.com
LL1024
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Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
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Each pack is one side curated, one side random + you'll get a bonus vintage ephemera pack with each one!
Hop over to etsy to grab one: nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
only 12 available!
Tag me on instagram when you use my papers in your art!
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Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
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I blogged my process along with additional instructions over
on the StencilGirl® blog at: stencilgirltalk.com/2024/11/from-autumn-leaves-to-christmas-trees.html
*Stencil - available at stencilgirlproducts.com/*
- autumn leaves
Supplies for the leaves:
Gesso amzn.to/3bSAoAR
Vintage book and ledger papers nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
Matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
Green, Red, Brown acrylic paint (I used Golden's SoFlat) amzn.to/47Rb36g
Scissors
Kraft card stock
Palette paper amzn.to/3ZQnsFo
Round applicator amzn.to/4gWgJ35
Extra supplies for projects:
Bakers twine or another string of choice
Twig (and anything else you want to add to your mobile)
Branches, Vase, Bucket, Marker, etc... for your tree
Hole punch
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Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Well, if so, I have the solution (literally and figuratively!) for you. I've seen several artists use Murphy's Soap here and there to revive brushes, brayers, and more. So, I thought I'd try it out. I didn't do any research; i just went for it. Watch my results!
Links below from amazon allow me to earn a small percentage of your purchase at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support!
- Murphy Soap amzn.to/3CC4EjR
- Simply Simmons Short-Handle Brushes
amzn.to/40WikAa
amzn.to/48VSGxs
amzn.to/4fAEk8a
amzn.to/3Ze1E68
(these are sets above, you can also buy individual)
- This is what I use to clean my brushes after everyday use:
amzn.to/48VR8ne
amzn.to/3YZrGIK
(It works great, when I use it!)
- Other brush cleaner mentioned: amzn.to/48ZK09b
(this worked great, too, but as mentioned when I used it had a more chemical smell, looks like it's been rebottled and maybe changed since I used it (see reviews). It was a little more "destructive" to my brushes than the murphy soap, fair warning, it removed the paint from the handles, etc)
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Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
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Amazon links below (i earn a small percentage when you use them), however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- 4 pack of inks amzn.to/3z942ks
- fw payne's gray ink amzn.to/4fn8HP9
- letters (There are lots, here's just one example) amzn.to/4f00O23
find great epehemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Half-or-Whole-Sarah-Short-p/ll1019.htm
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Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
grab one in my etsy shop before they are gone!
nicolewatsonart.etsy.com/listing/1795768880
This is the LAST YEAR for the calendar. So, so happy to be included for this final run. Thank you, to DeeDee and Tina for the honor.
#artistalmanac #2025artistalmanac #artistcollaboration #smallbusiness #artistfunded #calendar #mixedmediamayhem #artistalmanac2025
#artistcalendar #artistdesigned #mixedmedia #artjournaling
Last year's haul: youtu.be/g3Dvs7q31DQ?si=_pDHDvImFHc-VNc1
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amazon storefront amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart
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Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
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Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
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I am so excited to be one of the 14 artists featured! Catch my art every other Saturday as you flip the calendar next year.
Quantities are limited!
The 2025 ARTIST ALMANAC
ONE (1) part calendar + ONE (1) part inspiration = a whole LOT of collage material.
Fourteen talented artists bring you an entire year’s worth (365 days) of collage-able artsy bits of paper. Tear each page away to reveal a new piece of work from one of the artists and use the previous day as an art supply, collage material, and inspiration for your own art. What a great way to find inspiration in the new year! Speaking of inspiration, be sure to join the Artist Almanac Facebook group to share how you use the papers!
The Artist Almanac calendar measures 2.75 x 3.75 inches.
#artistalmanac #2025artistalmanac #artistcollaboration #smallbusiness #artistfunded #calendar #mixedmediamayhem #artistalmanac2025
#artistcalendar #artistdesigned #mixedmedia #artjournaling
I always have to remind myself that an art journal is for my art PRACTICE. It's a place to grow, learn, discover....play & create. Let this be a reminder to you as well! Pages don't have to be "perfect" in the sense that they are a museum-wall-worthy work of art. The perfection is in the practice... in other words, it's a perfect place to grow as an artist, get your thoughts out with paint and ephemera and escape.
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below, however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- 4 pack of inks amzn.to/3z942ks
- golden so flat amzn.to/47Rb36g
- Payne's gray
- fw payne's gray ink amzn.to/4fn8HP9
- letters (There are lots, here's just one example) amzn.to/4f00O23
- orange matte paint - dick blick brand
find great epehemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils: LL1024, LL1025 www.stencilgirlproducts.com
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Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
*Use code NICO15 for a 15% coupon code on the Grabie website to try them!*
Watercolor Set: bit.ly/4ehsPRU
2025 Watercolor Calendar: bit.ly/3ZojNyF
Links
- previous grabie unboxing youtu.be/xOblDcxS3Ng
- and swatching on Instagram instagram.com/reel/CecDdUUh8eh
- and on YouTube youtube.com/shorts/Jzsn_SFP3ZM?feature=share
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amazon storefront amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart
(I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!)
*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart #letsgrabie
I blogged my process along with additional instructions over
on the StencilGirl® blog at: stencilgirltalk.com/2024/10/autumn-leaves-three-ways.html
*Stencil - available at stencilgirlproducts.com/*
- autumn leaves
Supplies for the leaves:
Gesso amzn.to/3bSAoAR
Vintage book and ledger papers nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
Matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
Fall colors of acrylic paint (I used Golden's SoFlat) amzn.to/47Rb36g
Scissors
Kraft card stock
Palette paper amzn.to/3ZQnsFo
Round applicator amzn.to/4gWgJ35
Extra supplies for projects:
Bakers twine or another string of choice
Twig (and anything else you want to add to your mobile)
Branches, Vase, Bucket, Marker, etc... for your tree
Hole punch
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Mark making page video: youtu.be/x5ncC1a1FKA?si=LFmBhnAqdmDbd57r&t=763 (link goes to exact spot where I make the paper I used)
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below, however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- 4 pack of inks amzn.to/3z942ks
- golden so flat amzn.to/47Rb36g
- cobalt blue
- black
find great epehemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
stencils: LL1024, LL1025 www.stencilgirlproducts.com
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Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
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This week I grabbed a part of a mark making sheet, a blue print, and a pile of ephemera/papers to create with. I absolutely love this photo, and I hope I did that sweet smiling girl justice! I thought it was neat that the photo and the blueprint were both marked 1932. Even though I struggled a bit with decisions along the way, it came together in the end.
Mark making page video: youtu.be/x5ncC1a1FKA?si=LFmBhnAqdmDbd57r&t=763 (link goes to exact spot where I make the paper I used)
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below, however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- 4 pack of inks amzn.to/3z942ks
- stickers amzn.to/3zj0xrC
find great epehemera & vintage photos in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
In my lesson, I show you several ways that I create grungy background layers with my stencils
Since the lesson focussed on stenciling, I cut a lot of this ephemera layering
and adding gesso process out. I've added it here in a separate video
in case you wanted to see it : youtu.be/GWOeULAhaFM
I have a lot of videos showing how I use my stencils in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl7OQSCr2WNFcTiBUjNMSRcwWQ1eAr4m6&si=He8LDXxCoJ4pvpzL
Grab my stencils now through Sept 15 for 20% off using NWATSON20
My artist page: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
Stencils:
- Wonky Leaves stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/s984.htm
- Bean Toes stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/s981.htm
- Lorem Ipsum Chaos stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Letters-Nicole-Watson-p/s998.htm
- Numbers Chaos stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Watson-Numbers-Nicole-Watson-p/sa1000.htm
- Cut Out Letters stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Lorem-Ipsum-Nicole-Watson-p/s999.htm
Supplies:
- Ephemera nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
- Index Cards 4x6 amzn.to/3ZqQ5ZV
- Golden So Flat: Payne’s gray amzn.to/3ZeFxwu & titan green pale amzn.to/4cKvt1r
- India Ink: Sepia amzn.to/3MtoP5e
- Acryic Ink: Payne’s gray amzn.to/4e5m6e2
- Walnut Ink amzn.to/4e5jzAt
- Gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR
-- Matte Medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- Liquitex Spray Paint: parchment
- Stabilo-all: graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- Palette paper amzn.to/3TaLdUF
- Foam applicator amzn.to/4gb7Jqc
- Pipette amzn.to/3XpuXSd
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: YouTube Music
#nicolewatsonart
In my lesson, I show you several ways that I create grungy background layers with my stencils
If you haven't seen my lesson, jump over to: youtu.be/NHJvduO828A
Since the lesson focussed on stenciling, I cut a lot of this ephemera layering and adding gesso process out. I've added it here in a separate video in case you wanted to see it!
I have a lot of videos showing how I use my stencils in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl7OQSCr2WNFcTiBUjNMSRcwWQ1eAr4m6&si=He8LDXxCoJ4pvpzL
Grab my stencils now through Sept 15 for 20% off using NWATSON20
My artist page: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Nicole-Watson-s/2219.htm
Stencils:
- Wonky Leaves stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/s984.htm
- Bean Toes stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/s981.htm
- Lorem Ipsum Chaos stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Letters-Nicole-Watson-p/s998.htm
- Numbers Chaos stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Watson-Numbers-Nicole-Watson-p/sa1000.htm
- Cut Out Letters stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Lorem-Ipsum-Nicole-Watson-p/s999.htm
Supplies:
- Ephemera
- Index Cards
- Golden So Flat: Payne’s gray & titan green pale
- India Ink: Sepia
- Acryic Ink: Payne’s gray
- Walnut Ink
- Gesso
- Matte Medium
- Liquitex Spray Paint: parchment
- Stabilo-all: graphite
- Palette paper
- Foam applicator
- Pipette
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*join my channel!*
Add a smile to my face and join my channel! Your support means the world to me and will help me to produce more content.
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: YouTube Music
#nicolewatsonart
Always save your clean up sheets and random painty papers - they are always a great place to start with on a page!
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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Stencil: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Wonky-Leaves-with-Mask-Nicole-Watson-p/s984.htm
----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below, however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- stabilo all black
- bombay india ink sepia amzn.to/3SfmgXx (on the paper I use)
-Tim holtz photo amzn.to/4cB3QI1
- vintage stamper from a local antique store
find great epehemera in my etsy shop! nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
But, I worked through it! I used my new photo technique on this page. If you want early access to learn a bit more about it, join as an artist friend member. I plan to have a tutorial in the future, at some point.
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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Stencil: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Wonky-Leaves-with-Mask-Nicole-Watson-p/s984.htm
----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below, however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- bombay india ink sepia amzn.to/3SfmgXx
-Tim holtz photo amzn.to/4cB3QI1
- golden so flat black amzn.to/3AsVi8Z
- onion skin paper with writing (coming soon to my etsy shop!) nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
This is my third year participating in #ICAD, and it's probably my favorite challenge. Each year it forces me to be creative 61 times!! In these small works of art, I always discover new techniques, ideas, and more. This year was no exception.
2021 cards: youtu.be/xzjDw2dwwIo
2022 cards: youtu.be/IxD5p_vsm74
The ICAD challenge was started by Daisy Yellow Art and you can read more about it on the website linked here: daisyyellowart.com You can also find info on Instagram username: gypsy999
Did you participate this year? Do you plan to participate next year? It's so much fun! I encourage you to do so.
Also, I found THE BEST index cards. I HIGHLY recommend them. They are super thick, archival, and held up to all my mixed media layers.
amzn.to/3rXNjIP (affiliate link) 3x5 cards
amzn.to/3PZx3lG (affiliate link) 4x6 cards
I even purchased a few more and other sizes to play with! And, this year I played with a couple different sizes in June but kept to 3x5 in July
Several have asked what I'm going to do with these... I plan on selling most of them in my etsy shop (I already have past year's cards up there!). To be one of the first to find out when I list them, sign up for my newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/506fc3567d3d/sign-up-for-my-newsletter
link to etsy: nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
If there is a card you're wondering about - supplies or process, just comment below and I'd be glad to help out.
#ICAD #ICAD2024 #dyicad2024
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(I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!)
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Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
*Stencils - all available at www.stencilgirl.com*
Field of Eyes Layer Me L382
Connected Eyes Layer Me L369
Decorative Flower Stamen Medallion S577
Dream S493
Listen S494
*Supplies*
gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR
Vintage paper (ledger, book or a printable) nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
Bombay India Ink (sepia) amzn.to/45la4d5
Applicator amzn.to/43oSlR3
Pipette amzn.to/3YE6Dgi
Walnut Ink Crystals amzn.to/3LZydNx
Walnut Ink amzn.to/3WJe57i
FW Ink Payne's Gray amzn.to/3M3KaC1
payne's gray paint amzn.to/4dB67nE
titan green pale paint amzn.to/4dhlUIB
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart
Most of these will be for sale in my Etsy shop soon if you see one you’d love to adopt!I’ll have a slower flip through on my YouTube channel soon as well. (And I’ll center the cards better… oops, it’s hard work flipping through all these, and I’m always nervous for some reason and and end up flubbing the cards a bit, oh well! This was take 3.. or 4… or 5?!)
#nicolewatsonart
#nwaicad2024 #icad #icad2024 #icad24 #dyicad #dyicad2024 #imaginedragons #thunder #imaginedragonsthunder
Check out other back issues, art supplies, and their many other amazing magazines as well while you’re there!
#stampington #artjournalingmagazine #stampingtonmagazine #stampingtonandcompany #nicolewatsonart
I played on a few different shapes and sizes for the first 30 days. Most of these will be for sale in my Etsy shop soon after the challenge is over if you see one you’d love to adopt!
#nicolewatsonart
#nwaicad2024 #icad #icad2024 #icad24 #dyicad #dyicad2024
Want to learn more about my page and process? join as an artist friend member for thoughts behind 30 minute thursday
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Stencil: stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Lorem-Ipsum-Nicole-Watson-p/s999.htm
----- supplies used -----
Amazon links below, however my favorite place to purchase supplies is Dick Blick!
Grab them here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=266832&u=1692163&m=30103&urllink=&afftrack=
(affiliate link)
-- square dylusions journal amzn.to/3wqBM5u
- gesso (white) amzn.to/3bSAoAR (black) amzn.to/45DGYFj
-- matte medium amzn.to/3bRqsaS
- light violet amzn.to/3zO3CQg
- light ultramarine blue amzn.to/3V2lKgq
- titan mars pale amzn.to/3WtFKdJ
- titan buff amzn.to/3xU0Ng6
- stabilo all graphite amzn.to/46ckqwv
- bombay india ink sepia amzn.to/3SfmgXx
- bombay india ink black amzn.to/3SfmmOT
-Tim holtz tissue paper amzn.to/46cU8Kt
Vintage Photo & ephemera nicolewatsonart.etsy.com
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*My Social Media*
Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nicolewatsonart
*My Equipment*
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85
Lens: 12-60mm
Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie
Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS
Mic: Blue Yeti
Music: First song from YouTube Music, rest are from Epidemic Sound share.epidemicsound.com/g7s55t (referral link)
#nicolewatsonart


