Friday, March 27, 2015

Color Burst is King!


Hello Stencil Lovers! 
I am back again on Day 5 of the Ken Oliver Crafts and StencilGirl Hop.
I have something a little different this time.


I used Mary Beth Shaw's Circle on Circle stencil 
to space some nice sized circles for color swatches.

I am involved in Mary Ann Moss' online Sketchbookery Class this year.
She encourages her students to draw everything and to make color charts....
among other things....


Since Ken Oliver generously sent us an entire set of the Color Burst Paints
I decided to add them into my Sketchbookery line up.
It was time to play with colors.
Above are the three primary and 3 secondary colors in order


On my paint pallet I sprinkled just a little bit of pigment powder in every color...
into one pile.....then added a bit of water...and the center color is what I got.
But then I kind of knew I would get a gray or brown if I mixed all the colors together.


I experimented with mixing colors and adding salt to some....


And then I drew my little bottles.
They are colorful little soldiers standing tall.




I used a black and a gray Sharpie Marker to add details.
But all that shading and coloring is Ken's Color Burst Paints.
Pretty Fabulous!


The Violet powder is so intense it almost looks black all by itself.
I had tried to pour equal amounts of each color out onto the paint pallet.
Note to self: use less violet!



This was a lot of fun and I look forward to a lot more experimentation.


Did you know that both StencilGirl and Ken Oliver Crafts have giveaway
prizes when this week long Blog Hop event is over? 
Since today is the last day of the Hop I am sure it will be soon!

Leave a comment here to be entered to win a
 $50 gift certificate from StencilGirl. 
Then head on over to the other blogs to find out about their prizes!

Here is today's Line Up of Blogs.....

StencilGirl Talk
Ken Oliver
Nancy Wethington 
>>>>>Janet Joehlin<<<<<
Maria McGuire


We hope you have enjoyed these 5 days of great projects!
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61 comments:

  1. JanetMarch 27, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    Love your use of the stencil and the paints! Great techniques!

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  2. Ibarra Creations 4UMarch 27, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Beautiful color combinations and great mixing!!!

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  3. RosMarch 27, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    the colours are so vibrant and you all use them in so many different ways

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  4. LissaMarch 27, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    These are magic waiting to happen!! Love the tutorial! Lissag123@verizon.net

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  5. Dee SpillaneMarch 27, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Your techniques are amazing. I love this. You have so much talent, love seeing your projects.

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  6. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    thanks for the offer to win the gift certificate. it looks like sketchbookery is a good class to take.

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  7. Mary C. NasserMarch 27, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    What GORGEOUS pages, Janet!
    Wow! Just delightful!! :)

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  8. joyMarch 27, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    A great idea to create your own color chart for future reference! Love these gorgeous colors.

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  9. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtMarch 27, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    NICE post!!!!

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  10. Ain't No NinnyMarch 27, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Love your sketch!

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  11. tjMarch 27, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    What a great project that you can refer to time and again! I have really gotten so much inspiration this week!

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  12. rosenrobrtMarch 27, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Thank You for all of your great tips.

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  13. Christie BrooksMarch 27, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Love the "go to" idea for the swatch pages. With so many paints, inks, etc. it is hard to remember what the exact colors are for them. Less time on testing and more on creating!

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  14. Julie SMarch 27, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I love this!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Can't wait to get my hands on those Colorburst!

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  16. Margie HiguchiMarch 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    What a fabulous idea to keep a sample of the colors - mixing them up and using other techniques! A reference book of sort...great tip! Will have to give that a try :)

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  17. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I need to get some stencils and color burst!

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  18. Mary HolshouserMarch 27, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    A great way to get a color wheel, get to try different techniques, and end with a notebook for future reference.
    thanks for a wonderful week of ideas.

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  19. JeanMarch 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    I love this idea! THose colors are just wonderful!

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  20. elleMarch 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Luv the samples. This looks like such a great product! :)

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  21. Caroline D.March 27, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Neat idea for a journal page and color wheel theme!!

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  22. StephanieMarch 27, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    great way to make a color wheel sltresso (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  23. McStamperMarch 27, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Love what you did with the paints. Great info.

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  24. Dolly LaBelleMarch 27, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Great idea with using the Color Burst as "models". Wonderful!

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  25. Rachel B.March 27, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful pages.

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  26. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    I love this page. Your little soldiers are so cute.

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  27. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Beautifully showcases the colours. They are so vibrant and alive.

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  28. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Amazing! Just love all those colors! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  29. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    WOW! What a fun design! love love love how all the colors look in your design!

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  30. BeaMarch 27, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Love this and it made me think of MAM too...

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  31. AnonymousMarch 27, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    I NEED Color Bursts!! NOW! :)
    sapps2luv (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  32. smokeysmomMarch 27, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Cool idea, a perfect "paint" palette! You sure can draw...those bottles you drew are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. It's been a great blog hop!

    mannwielermaggie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. SusanHMarch 27, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Great technique - love the salt! Thanks for sharing!
    shoney58 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  34. zub momiMarch 27, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Fabulous colors!!! Love the idea and your drawing!!!

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  35. LieselPaulaMarch 27, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Great color wheel idea. Keep the violet dark so you can remember how dark it is.

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  36. SueknollMarch 27, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    I enjoyed this so much!! I can't wait to use the paints! Thank you😄😄😄😄
    Sueknoll@yahoo.com

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  37. Teresa Godines #6857March 27, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    This is a cool way to keep track of your colors and how to make different effects. TFS

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  38. LindartMarch 27, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    What a great idea! ANd it worked so well with the stencil! This will be awesome to go back to.

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  39. Kim SMarch 27, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    I just ordered the color burst powders. can't wait!! kasot aol dot com

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  40. CarolNMarch 27, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Great idea to make a color burst color wheel! Love this.

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  41. ansharas_atticbymaryannMarch 27, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Love this! Bursts are ordered. Cannot wait to play! Great work!

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  42. Shari CzerwinskiMarch 27, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Very helpful experimentation! Thanks!

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  43. CeciliaMarch 27, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Color Burst rocks! Thanks for sharing your great art!

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  44. dgstamperMarch 27, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    You inspired me to play with my "bursts" today. Thanks

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  45. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    This was a great demo. Very thorough and very eye catching! Thanks!

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  46. Nancy March 27, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful pages! Love your art and those vibrant colors!!

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  47. sueMarch 27, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win. Can't wait to try Color Bursts.

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  48. DriaMarch 27, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    the salt! too cool!

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  49. The Artful PorpoiseMarch 27, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    I do this something very similar with any new supplies - color swatch them on the type of paper I use. It's really cool that you can get a "payne's gray" if you mix all the colors together.

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  50. Cheryl WMarch 27, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    So cool! I love seeing the work of talented artists like you!

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  51. donna joyMarch 28, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    this product looks amazing-something fun to work with~

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  52. Amy MartinMarch 28, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Oh this is cool. and the salt made them look so crazy cool. Love this.

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  53. LindabugMarch 28, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Too many things to try from all of the artists. Where to start - all inspirational.
    Thanks to all

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  54. ShannonWLMarch 28, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Technique records and swatches are SO helpful when you use multiple types of media. Great idea.

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  55. auntiemichalMarch 28, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Nice sketches of the bottles!

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  56. UnknownMarch 29, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Fun - I'm going to have to try using salt next time I play with Color Burst.

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  57. LindaMarch 29, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    very clever, a well done "ad" for Ken's product

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  58. Jean BullockMarch 29, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Very cool . Love the salt effects and the drawings of the color burst bottles look great. Well done.

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  59. Jane LuxemMarch 29, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Awesome! Very talented:)

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  60. Gwen LafleurMarch 30, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    What a fun and beautiful page! I love your drawing of the bottles, and the color chart is a great idea!

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  61. nannersmomMarch 28, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Very cute idea for a palette on palettes! Need to try the salt tchnique.

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