Just found your site. Thank you for sharing your technique of using makeup sponges to apply the watercolor through the stencils and then drying them off before lifting. It’s a game changer !
You are just magical Erin! I would never have thought to use watercolor with stencils. (And I love stencils too!). Loved watching that face appear. Like I said - magical!
❤ it! Got tons of watercolors and stencils and you've motivated all of us to bring masterpieces to life using them. I was watching you thinking, THIS is STENCIL.GIRL!!!! Thanks gor sharing. Way cool!
Wow! I follow you in Instagram and saw the pic of this and had to see how you did it! I absolutely love it. I do not have a steady hand at all, but you did great! New subbie and big thumbs up. 😍
I just use those wedge makeup sponges. (You can get them cheap from a dollar store or really any retail shop.) just make sure your sponge isn’t overly saturated (wet) because then the watercolor will seep under the stencil. Best of luck! Xo
Erin I’m so chuffed to see your earlier tutorials. Love this one 🤸♀️ I have some stencils I haven’t used yet. Can’t wait to do so now! I love the muted shades . TFS You are a star 🌟
Thank you so very much Judy! Its by Stencil Girl--Pretty as a Peacock S288 You can get it at stencilgirlproducts.com or I believe someone said you might be able to find it on Amazon.
I’ve tried and failed this technique. Probably because I did it in an art journal that’s just clear gesso’d and I’m not using good quality watercolour paper 😞
oh boo! that's no fun! I'm sorry it didn't work out as you'd hoped. Maybe I'll have to try it that way and see if I can come up with any tips or tricks.
I am so onsessed with stencils but too student-loan-poor to buy them much. Lately, Ive been considering getting an electronic die-cutting machine so that I could make my own. The unlimited stencils might be worth the upfront investment.
Yes! That would totally work! I've created a couple of my own stencils using my silhouette cameo. Plus you could use it for die cuts and cut words and so many other things too! (I think I might be an enabler 😏 watch out! Haha)
Don't worry. I'm frugal enough (and have enough student loans) that making such a huge purchase won't be the result of anyone's encouragement, unless the encouragement comes in the form of 💰 money. 😉
Also, if you have any Tuesday mornings near you- go raid them! I get a lot of really cool stencils there for under $5 each! It can be like a treasure hunt because sometimes they pile them in with all the paper packs but just FYI 😉
The TM here opened earlier this summer and it's terrible. I don't think they've gotten new stock in the craft section since they opened. I've gotten a few good things there but most visits have been seriously disappointing and, believe me, I hunt.
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Just found your site. Thank you for sharing your technique of using makeup sponges to apply the watercolor through the stencils and then drying them off before lifting. It’s a game changer !
Much obliged for sharing this tutorial covering most scenarios in watercolor painting. Cheers from Brazil!
Thank you for sharing this stunning piece of artwork as well as the techniques and tips. Truly an inspiration.
Thank you so much! You made my day! XO
You are just magical Erin! I would never have thought to use watercolor with stencils. (And I love stencils too!). Loved watching that face appear. Like I said - magical!
Oh thank you Debbie! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and wahoo- high fives to you my stencil loving friend!
How fun! Think I'll give it a try. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and inspiration with all of us.
Very cool page Erin. Love your color and stencil choices
Leigh Pogue thank you oodles and tons Leigh!
Gorgeous!
Very cool. Thank you for sharing.
I love that one, I think it is fantastic. Enjoyed it very much.
❤ it! Got tons of watercolors and stencils and you've motivated all of us to bring masterpieces to life using them. I was watching you thinking, THIS is STENCIL.GIRL!!!! Thanks gor sharing. Way cool!
I dunno how I missed this comment but THANK YOU ever so much Annalee! So glad you enjoyed the video!! Xox
Love this!! And how you use watercolors. More subtle and very cool. Thank you!!
Thank you oodles Tara! I am so glad you liked it!
I absolutely LOVE this!!!
Becky Swartzlander thank you tons Becky! 😘
That was fun. Thanks.
gorgeous..💜💜
Great use of micro wave dish. Bx
Thank you!
Thus is so unique and Beautiful!
Beautiful!
This is awesome!! I can see why stencils could be addictive ;)
Sacred Land Sage thank you so much my dear! They are totally addicting hehe! 😉😘
Wow! I follow you in Instagram and saw the pic of this and had to see how you did it! I absolutely love it. I do not have a steady hand at all, but you did great! New subbie and big thumbs up. 😍
CraftsByPwilli aww thank you! Wow that means so much to me! You just made my day! Yay! 🤗
The face stencil is so pretty! I definitely want to go out and buy a bunch of stencils after watching this video! Haha
DylannAndrew Art if we lived closer Dylann I would totally share! 🤗 stencil party! (Said with jazz hands haha)
Love it, Erin! The face looks so cool where you used it! ~~Liz
Liz Wiseman thank you so very much Liz! 🤗
Great page. Thanks for sharing
Beth Broadway thank you Beth!
Great work! What kind of sponge do you use to apply the paint please? I have had poor results with sponges but yours looks great.
I just use those wedge makeup sponges. (You can get them cheap from a dollar store or really any retail shop.) just make sure your sponge isn’t overly saturated (wet) because then the watercolor will seep under the stencil. Best of luck! Xo
@@ErinDeCoste thanks Erin, cool tip, they are a much better idea than my wash sponges 🧽 😳😂x
Thanks for sharing this! It was a really good. I'm going to have to go get some makeup sponges now. 😁
Genna Riggins thanks! (It's my go to tool! It's the cheapest art tool I own haha! You can use them with ink pads and blending too!)
Lovely!
Anna Vasconcellos thank you so very much Anna! 🤗
This looks very good, but in real life, did it take *at least* a few *hours?*
Holy moly . I freakin L💜VE this!! New subbie.. also following on insta! TFS!! 👑✨
RobynL R wow thanks darlin’! I’m excited to have you along on my crazy art journey! Yay! 👏🏻
Where can we get this face stencil? Love it!
Erin I’m so chuffed to see your earlier tutorials. Love this one 🤸♀️ I have some stencils I haven’t used yet. Can’t wait to do so now! I love the muted shades . TFS You are a star 🌟
Can't seem to find that face stencil. Can you tell me which one it is? Great page!
I found it....the name is Pretty as a Peacock by Andrea Matus. You can find it on Amazon or andreamatus.com
I love your work! Could you please tell me the source for the ladies face stencil?
Thank you so very much Judy!
Its by Stencil Girl--Pretty as a Peacock S288
You can get it at stencilgirlproducts.com or I believe someone said you might be able to find it on Amazon.
@@ErinDeCoste Thank you.
I’ve tried and failed this technique. Probably because I did it in an art journal that’s just clear gesso’d and I’m not using good quality watercolour paper 😞
oh boo! that's no fun! I'm sorry it didn't work out as you'd hoped. Maybe I'll have to try it that way and see if I can come up with any tips or tricks.
@@ErinDeCosteWhat did you come up with? ☺️😊
Erin I love, love🌹♥️🌹
Thank you tons and tons Marci!
I am so onsessed with stencils but too student-loan-poor to buy them much. Lately, Ive been considering getting an electronic die-cutting machine so that I could make my own. The unlimited stencils might be worth the upfront investment.
*obsessed
Yes! That would totally work! I've created a couple of my own stencils using my silhouette cameo. Plus you could use it for die cuts and cut words and so many other things too! (I think I might be an enabler 😏 watch out! Haha)
Don't worry. I'm frugal enough (and have enough student loans) that making such a huge purchase won't be the result of anyone's encouragement, unless the encouragement comes in the form of 💰 money. 😉
Also, if you have any Tuesday mornings near you- go raid them! I get a lot of really cool stencils there for under $5 each! It can be like a treasure hunt because sometimes they pile them in with all the paper packs but just FYI 😉
The TM here opened earlier this summer and it's terrible. I don't think they've gotten new stock in the craft section since they opened. I've gotten a few good things there but most visits have been seriously disappointing and, believe me, I hunt.
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ibkristykat thank you so very much!
Loved the technique, but hated the music. Very annoying
what a mess!!!