When I was 13 years old I won a writing contest with a story I called ‘American Dream’. Not to go into details, but the piece I wrote was a bit on the dark side. But at 13, so was I. Now, here I am, many many years later with another ‘American Dream’ creation. This one is a happier version of the American Dream. I created this mixed media collage to celebrate DecoArt’s 34th Birthday as part of their 1st Annual Patriotic Contest and my role as a DecoArt Outreach Blogger.
DecoArt was launched as a company in May of 1985 and I have been using their products consistently ever since. I began with their acrylic craft paints and have now incorporated their wonderful line of DecoArt Media products to my art supply lineup!
I hope you enjoy this quick photo turorial and are inspired to create your own work of stars and stripes and vintage Americana.
Adhere torn vintage book papers to a board or canvas using DecoArt Matte Medium. Randomly add DecoArt Black Gesso over the collaged paper.
Brush a light layer of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in Raw Sienna.
Using masking tape, block off some stripes. Then apply DecoArt Fluid Fluid Acrylic in Quinacridone Red.
With a sponge and using DecoArt Americana’s ‘Segmented Swirls’ stencil, apply DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in ‘Burnt Sienna’ over the red stripes.
Spray DecoArt Media Shimmer Mister in ‘White’ over the piece.
Paint top stripe in DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic in ‘Prussian Blue Hue’. Using a star stencil and a sponge, lightly pounce DecoArt Media White Gesso.
Gently pull off masking tape and reveal your ‘American Dream’ by removing paint over select words with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. Grunge up your light stripes with a sharp tool or needle.
Dry brush DecoArt Americana Satin Acrylic in ‘Bittersweet’ around the edges of the piece.
Thanks you for stopping by,
Leslie