Tuesday 18 March 2014

GD: Ellen Vargo Project #3 Art Journal Video {Part 3}

Welcome back! Ellen Vargo here again to wrap up the art journal video series. Today we'll be adding some journaling and I'll show you how I do my lettering.  We'll also do a little bit of paint pen work at the end. 

I've made you wait until today to see the finished journal page.... here it is...



In this final video I use shading around the edges of the collaged layer, softened with a watercolour brush. 



I'll teach you some simple lettering tricks..


And show you how to enhance the lettering in 3 stages to make it really pop.


And off we go! The final video...




Thanks so much for following along this week!  I'm having so much fun playing with my new stamps and finding lots of new ways to use them to create interesting backgrounds and collage papers.  I'll be back again in April to share more, but if you want to follow along on my blog until then, I'd be happy to see you HERE!  Have fun playing and making gorgeous art 'til next time!

~ ellen.

Leandra Says:Love how the paint pens add another dimension to the quote, and the shading on the map edges really does the trick! Great videos Ellen! Congrats! xx
  
Gillian Says: Such a bold and dramatic page, thank you so much for sharing your techniques through videos this week, really enjoyed it.

If you would like to join in this week's challenge and play along with Ellen's techniques, then do link up your creativity here, and go in the draw to win some PA stamps of your choice! You need to link your entry by 17:00, Sunday March 23rd 2014

13 comments:

Carol Q said...

fabulous and a great sentiment!

Helen said...

Part 3 was worth waiting for - great finish to the page.. I have always been afraid of lettering on journal pages but hope to have a go now... thanks, Ellen, this week has been fabulous.

yoursartfully said...

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your trio of videos this week Ellen. Your simple, but oh so effective, lettering finishes off your page beautifully.

Lin x

Anonymous said...

The finished page is fantastic Ellen. I love your lettering, it looks great with the white outlines. I hate my handwriting, so never write on my pages, but you've definitely inspired me this week. Thank you again for the videos, I hope you'll do lots more in the future.

Hazel Agnew said...

As usual, totally inspirational. Video is a hit and just can't wait to play. Thanks. X

Craftyfield said...

Great lesson in lettering, looks easy when you do it... Loved the videos and the finished project.

Me said...

I agree with Gillian. Ellen, you are a natural at video. You have a lovely voice; you speak clearly; and you provide just the right amount of information. Congratulations! I'm looking forward to more.

Carla said...

Thanks Ellen for sharing your amazing talents with us, I've really enjoyed the videos and will definitely be trying some of the techniques soon. I hope to see more in the future :)

Jules said...

Great set of video's! Really enjoy them and have got some great tips from them. Thanks for doing them :)

craftytrog said...

A fantastic finale Ellen! The lettering & doodling looks amazing!
Three brilliant & easy to follow videos too, you're a natural!
Alison xxx

Cocofolies said...

Great page, and your tutorial in three parts is fantastic!!! Thank you! Coco x

Carol said...

Great - loved the videos - had a go myself :)

Kezzy said...

Wow wow wow the end journal page is amazing and I love the video showing us how to bring it together with shading and lettering.Kezzy :-) xxx