Art Journal Spread- "Hope is Never Lost" by Dutt Preety (November Challenge Inspiration)

Hi friends :)

Good Morning !

Preeti Datta (aka Dutt Preety) here. 

Today, I'd like to share an Art Journal Spread- "Hope is Never Lost".

This is my inspiration for the November Challenge.
The theme for November is to "Use Red"

I've prepared a lil' pictorial for this spread. 

Hope you are inspired to use red & join the challenge to win amazing prizes! 

Art Journal Spread- Hope is Never Lost 

Pictorial:

Step 1: Created the basic composition by adhering washi tapes to the art journal pages. Applied clear gesso to the pages to prepare them for media work. Then added color by using Lindy's sprays. 

Step 2: Mixed Modelling paste with black gesso & applied the black paste through a script design stencil 

Step 3: Sponged on distress oxides in shades of red through a floral design stencil 

Step 4: Did background stamping using archival inks & distressed the edges of the pages with black soot distress ink

Step 5: Created the clusters by layering die cuts, Tim Holtz paper dolls, burlap, chipboard, thread & gauze. Adhered everything using Tacky glue or Soft Gel Medium. In the end, added a few ink splatters & accents of teal/blue with paint. 

Products Used:

Dina Wakley Media Clear Gesso

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Design Tapes- Merchant 

Prima Finnabair Art Basics- Modelling Paste

Dina Wakley Media Black Gesso

Little Birdie Stencil- Flora Design

Little Birdie Stencil- Script Design

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio- Rizzio's Rowdy Red

Lindy's Glitz Spritz- Steel Shimmer 

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio- Sandra Dee Sepia

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio- Blazing Black

Distress Oxides - Abandoned Coral & Fired Brick

Aleene's Tacky Glue

Soft Gel Medium

That's Crafty Textures Collection Clear Stamp- Set 1

Prima Finnabair's Impasto Paint- Jade

Prima Finnabair's Patina Paste

Ranger's Archival Inkpad- Jet Black 

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Paper Dolls

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Quote Chips

Distress Ink- Black Soot

Please don't forget to join Art & Soul Studio's November Challenge. There are awesome prizes on offer & we have a stunning mood board every month. For inspiration, please check out the gorgeous projects made by my talented team mates. All the details about the November Challenge can be found HERE.

Lastly, please do share your beautiful work with us on our Facebook group- Soul Sisters, we would love to see what you create with supplies from the Art & Soul Studio Store.

Thanks a lot for your precious time :)

Stay Blessed!

Preeti