Colorful Layering with Dina Wakley Transparencies & Paints by Laura Dame

Let your creativity fly with this bold and textured burlap page by Laura Dame! Featuring Dina Wakley Media Transparencies, layered paints, and plenty of colorful fun, it's all about getting lost in the process and making a beautiful mess.

Instructions 

If there's one thing I love about art, it's getting messy with paint. The mess means I'm in the zone and having fun. Today I'm sharing a fun way to get messy and play with transparencies in your art journal!


Step 1:
Grab a few acrylic paints and a craft mat. Squeeze some paint onto the craft mat randomly.

 

Step 2: Grab a transparency and smoosh the underside into the paint, dragging it around and spreading the paint onto the transparency. Let the paint dry.

 

Step 3: Once dry, cut strips and shapes out of the painted transparencies.

 

Step 4: Arrange the cut transparencies on a burlap page in the black journal. Use a stapler or mini attacher to attach the transparencies to the page.

 

Step 5: Cut out some stamped images and arrange them on the page, along with a word or phrase. Attach these with a stapler/mini attacher.

 

Step 6: Add some stenciling (honestly this should have been step 4, but I didn’t realize I wanted stenciling until I saw my transparencies arranged and attached!) in similar colors to those used on the transparencies (or opposite colors if you want a pop).

 

Step 7: Splatter with gloss for a finishing touch!

 

Laura Dame Profile Image Hello! My name is Laura Dame, and I have been a mixed media artist for 9 years now. I love to play and experiment in my art journals, and also enjoy dabbling in abstract, collage, and floral artworks. My family and I currently live in Austin, TX, and you can often find us out camping or enjoying nature. You can find me on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram at @lauramixedmedia. Check out my website for more information and artwork. 

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