Hi everyone, Tammy (aka Tambarambaa) here to share another art journal page with you all.
![Neon paint background with black grungy squares art journal page](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DDF56E7A-1CB7-448D-BE74-1CB43CCF5C26-1024x1024.png?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1)
TCW provided me with lots of awesome goodies to play with but the art and opinions are my own.
![pink, yellow, orange and aqua neon background with black grungy squares art journal page](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BEC2BC50-DC3C-4237-98F9-9ACF42E5850E-1024x587.jpg?resize=1024%2C587&ssl=1)
First up, sorry about the shadows and background in the photos. We are in the depth of Winter here and the days are so dreary – this is as good as I could get it! Just be distracted by the goregous bright colors instead. At least they bring some warmth to my soul.
I went with some Neo colors for this one, and began by just slapping down some color….. you’ll notice that there is some method to my madness. Firstly, I always use odd numbers – and usually go with the magic 3. You’ll notice 3 orange, 3 yellow, etc. This is the secret to creating balance and giving the page a random feel which suits art journaling perfectly.
![pink, orange, yellow and aqua paint for background](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8358-1024x588.jpg?resize=1024%2C588&ssl=1)
I came in with the honeycomb section of TCW219 Punchinella Stencil and sponged paint through it in a few random parts, trying to ‘attach’ it to it’s paint color blob so it looked like it belonged. I hope this makes sense? I know what I am trying to say. Lol.
I then grabbed stencil TCW202 Harlequin and sponged TCW9002 Black Gesso through the stencil with a makeup sponge. For this part, I work quickly, to ensure I don’t have time to think too much. When I think – I start mulling over where to place it and somehow it comes out more blockish. NOT the look I’m going for – I want it to feel loose and free.
I also turn the stencil over and use the stencil as a stamp – no need to waste that gesso and it adds to the grungy feel.
![adding black diamonds randomly using harlequin stencil](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8371-1024x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1)
![adding black squares with a paint pen and stencil by tracing and overlapping](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8372-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
Now I grab stencil TCW2311 Triple Squares Slimline and I trace the squares over the page using a paint pen, overlapping them and focusing mainly across the middle. I want to leave some white space on the top and bottom as this helps the eye to focus on the page. This is important when using bold colors – it can look a mess, so although you want it to look random, it needs to feel natural and edgy.
![adding different sized squares using a retro squares stencil](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8373-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
I then repeated this process using TCW154 Retro Squares Stencil. This stencil is cool because it allowed me to add in different sized squares.
I used both a fine and a thick black paint pen for some variance. Then I added a few scribbles here and there.
![quote - silence your mind. Pick up a pencil and draw](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8398-1024x768.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1)
Time to add a quote, a few flicks of paint and a border and you are done!!
A quick and easy one today.
![close up of art journal page](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecraftersworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8399-1024x768.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1)
That’s it from me today. I love sharing my art with you all, and also love seeing what you create. If you use the hashtag #tcwstencillove when sharing your TCW creations we can find them much more easily!
If you’d like to follow me, I am Tambarambaa on Instagram which you can find HERE
Much love and all the neon to you
Tammy Klingner (aka Tambarambaa) – TCW Design Team Member