In tonight’s art journal session, we’re going to look at using large scale layouts. Though we will be working in our normal journals (mine is A4 spread), we’ll be using 12×12″ stencils and very large stamps to build our layers, only adding detail towards the end. This exercise is designed to encourage the breaking down of large patterns into manageable chunks… a lesson for life too!

Used in this large scale layout

• [amazon_textlink asin=’B0027IPO9K’ text=’Daler Rowney A5 Graduate Sketchbook’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’themanicstamp-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’e95e1f7e-a763-11e7-b33a-8b69efcbae47′]
• Viva Decor 29x29cm Background Stencil: Compass
• The Crafters Workshop 12×12″ Stencils:
  • [amazon_textlink asin=’B004BPNGNI’ text=’Mums TCW173′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’themanicstamp-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’435b1163-a760-11e7-bbc9-413d9338f53a’]
  • Deco Stitches TCW158
  • Pebbles TCW190
  • Time Travel TCW201
  • [amazon_textlink asin=’B00MPXYI58′ text=’Viva La Art TCW488′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’themanicstamp-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’dff9f9aa-a760-11e7-8678-2d939a4e9ce1′]
  • Twinkle Twinkle TCW165
  • [amazon_textlink asin=’B00B7LQ7C6′ text=’Cell Theory TCW357′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’themanicstamp-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’6aeeca6c-a761-11e7-8e6c-b5e252ba17c4′]
  • Harlequin TCW202
  • Burst TCW287
  • Cherry Blossoms TCW177
  • [amazon_textlink asin=’B007C7VDPK’ text=’Circle Explosion TCW278′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’themanicstamp-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’0caedf76-a762-11e7-8878-7b87c3273c50′]
• DecoArt Americana 12×12″ Stencil: Segmented Swirls ASMM29
• DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish: Lace ADC02
• Royal Talens Amsterdam Acrylic Paint: Permanent Red Violet
• Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Paint: Twisted Citron
• Posca Marker Pens
• Washi tape [various]