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Art Journal 101 Technique #1 - Texture

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Art Journal 101 Technique #1 - Texture
Swap Coordinator:renmagpie (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Journals 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:August 7, 2017
Date items must be sent by:August 31, 2017
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This is the first in what will (hopefully) be at least a quarterly series of swaps for learning/honing art journal page techniques that can, of course, be translated to canvas too!

For this swap, we're going to create a 5x7 art journal page starting with a textured background.

To get this texture:

  • Put down a good layer of paint and don't worry too much about blending brushstrokes.

  • Place a piece of plastic wrap over the wet paint and scrunch it around a little.

  • Check out the pattern it makes! But let that first layer dry completely, then do it again with a second layer of paint.

  • Once your background has dried, the theme of the page is sender's choice.

  • Complete the page and then send it to your partner! Do not bend or fold it in any way. It should be shipped flat.

  • NOTE: This page is front only, and you do not need to leave a margin for binding. It is entirely up to your partners to decide how to use or display the page. Please do sign the back of the page as the artist though!

Administrivia

  • ONE 5x7 art journal page with a background technique as described above to ONE partner.

  • Ship flat and in a sturdy envelope so that it doesn't bend in transit.

  • Include your username and swap name in the envelope. Optional - Feel free to include a note talking about what you loved or hated about this technique!

  • Send on time, rate promptly. If you're going to be late, communicate with myself and your partner. Late sends without communication perfectly warrant a 3. Flaking will have you removed from the group.

  • And of course, I will angel on the off-chance that someone gets flaked on.

Feel free to DM or leave questions in the comments!

Discussion

fairyduster53 07/17/2017 #

Sorry, I can't join in on this swap. My last three swaps have been international and the shipping is killing me!!

DaisyNY 07/18/2017 #

This is new to me, so question: Do we leave any margin room for binding or is it to be pasted onto a journal page (front only decorated)?

drgngirl 07/19/2017 #

@fairyduster53 - I can't send international right now either, but I'd be willing to do a private swap if you want! I'll PM you!

renmagpie 07/20/2017 #

@fairyduster53 and @drgngirl - I understand that. I'll be posting another one that will be a Type 3 swap because you're creating it, but you send the end result in a photo via email - so hopefully you'll be able to get into that.

@DaisyNY - This is front only decorated and you don't need to leave room for binding. I'll update the swap description to note that.

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