September StencilGirl Blog Hop!

9/12/2013

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Friday Favorite to bring you StencilGirl Talk’s first September Blog Hop!

For this blog hop, StencilGirl Creative Team members are showcasing Seth Apter’s new stencils!
And Seth Apter is hopping with us!! Yay!

You're on the right track if you just arrived from Linda Cain's blog.
If not, no worries! You can just follow the list below and start back at the beginning.

Numbers StencilGirl Stencil by Seth Apter

I was lucky to get to play with Seth's brand new Numbers stencil to create a new mixed-media painting!
This is a super stencil! It's like getting dozens of stencils in one! And I love the variety of marks this stencils contains! It's such fun!

After collaging maps onto a 9" x 12" stretched canvas, I layered acrylic paints with the Numbers stencils.

My acrylic paint palette consisted of Unbleached Titanium, Iridescent Antique Bronze, Cobalt Turquoise, Cobalt Teal, Iridescent Rich Copper, Iridescent Copper Light, Prussian Blue and Interference Oxide Green. I also used a Krylon 18 karat gold leafing pen and 6B pencil to add mark-making. Lastly, I incorporated Inka Gold in Copper and Haematite as well as Wendy Vecchi metallic gold embossing paste, text and metal ephemera, too.

©2013 Mary C. Nasser, Cont[in]ent, mixed-media/acrylic on canvas, 9 x 12 inches

Below are details of the painting:

©2013 Mary C. Nasser, Cont[in]ent (detail), mixed-media/acrylic on canvas, 9 x 12 inches

Before you leave, enter the StencilGirl giveaway: Seth's 3 new stencils! All you have to do is leave me a comment below (hopefully about my project) and the StencilGirl Talk blog by Sunday, September 15th at 11:59 PM Central Time. The more blogs you comment on in the blog hop, the more chances you have of winning!

Blog Hop Order
StencilGirl Talk
Seth Apter
Carolyn Dube
Kirsten Reed
Marjie Kemper
Janet Joehlin
Corrine Gilman
Linda Cain
Mary C. Nasser – you are here
Maria McGuire

As a bonus, I'll be giving away an autographed copy of Mary Beth Shaw’s Flavor for Mixed Media to anyone who leaves a comment below by Sunday, September 15th at 11:59 PM Central Time, too!

TGIF!
And good luck winning!
Mary^

157 Comments

Gloria J Zucaro link

9/12/2013 03:49:04 pm

I like the way you carefully interspersed the numbers, words and x's in your map without making it look contrived. I met Mary Beth at the CREATE Chicago and she mentioned that you were a good friend.

froebelsternchen link

9/12/2013 04:22:37 pm

Oh my gosh! Your art is always unique and just WONDERFUL Mary!

fantastic piece with the stencil!

GORGEOUS!

and so generous to offer this wonderful book!

xx Susi

Jo Murray link

9/12/2013 05:20:59 pm

Love the colours, the layering, the embellishments...in fact, what's not to love?

aga link

9/12/2013 06:58:02 pm

Beautiful work and symbolic meaning with 'all together'. Thank you for sharing

Corrine link

9/12/2013 09:00:46 pm

Nice how the stencil fits in so well with your map work.....I love the word content in the globes. xox

Carolyn Dube link

9/12/2013 09:07:47 pm

Another beautiful piece Mary! I love your continents! And the way you used the words from the stencil- WOW!

Jacqueline P Neal

9/12/2013 09:36:57 pm

Great piece- I love the use of the embellishments and your colors wow me! very generous to be offering MaryBeth's book also! hope I win!

valerie Jael link

9/12/2013 10:05:45 pm

Oh what heaps of goodness! Valerie

Joy Meadows link

9/12/2013 10:57:44 pm

I love the colors you used here! And, Seth's stencils are just fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win the book, too!!

Linda Thomoson

9/12/2013 10:59:34 pm

These are wonderful! They are different too and I like that. I wish I had a teaspoonful of your creativity.

Karenliz link

9/12/2013 11:04:20 pm

Love this piece. The colors, layers and Seth's stencils. Perfect.

Ruth Hinman link

9/12/2013 11:19:09 pm

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to win a set of Seth's stencils and also for the addition of entering me into a chance to win an awesome book! I feel like I'm saying this a lot, and I am really also glad that you participated in this hop so that I could be introduced to your artwork and your style! You have so many gorgeous and really clever ideas! You're an inspiration and a very happy find on a Friday morning! Thank you!

Renee

9/12/2013 11:19:20 pm

I love your piece. You did a wonderful job with the layering. The texture. The compass rose is so cool.

Ronni Hunter link

9/12/2013 11:29:33 pm

Your piece makes me want to hop a plane and travel the world. Lovely!

Kim

9/12/2013 11:37:30 pm

Great stencil love this! HPPF!

francine perri link

9/12/2013 11:39:09 pm

awesome work, would love to win Seth's stencils

suzy link

9/12/2013 11:39:20 pm

I love the way your style and the way Seth's stencils work with it. This tells me that Seth's stencils are adaptable to every artist's work. Beautiful work Mary!

Valerie Gilreath

9/12/2013 11:40:44 pm

Great use of the stencil. It's so fun to see the different things everyone comes up with. Thanks for the chance to win!

Jessica Sporn Designs link

9/12/2013 11:42:21 pm

Mary - this is beautiful. I love how you used Seth's stencil in a work that still is immediately identifiable as yours. I also like how the word "content" plays with all the continents in your work. Brilliant!

louison link

9/13/2013 12:08:56 am

I love it!!!!

Jane Martin

9/13/2013 12:19:08 am

I love all your maps!

Hope Amen

9/13/2013 12:25:25 am

I love how you used Seth's stencils. Thank-you for the chance to win the book too.

Carol M

9/13/2013 12:40:37 am

Great stencil and project.

ionabunny link

9/13/2013 12:47:08 am

Wow, love this. The compass is stunning

aimee link

9/13/2013 12:47:27 am

it's a hopping kind of day!! (we have one going on in my world, too). love what you did with this stencil!! I like that last piece especially -- the long road. that rusty-earthy turquoise is so signature you... I think about your artwork whenever I see those colors together!

giggles link

9/13/2013 01:13:34 am

Terrific...I started singing "all together now" as soon as I saw the quote....Beautiful work...always amazing what you do with those colors and shapes!

Hugs Giggles

Linda K

9/13/2013 01:53:22 am

That is one amazing stencil!!! And for sure an amazing project too Mary!

Donna link

9/13/2013 01:57:01 am

I love the way this turned out! Beautiful work! That is one of my favorite stencils!

Gill

9/13/2013 01:58:05 am

This is fabulous Mary and I love the colours you used!

Becky Voth link

9/13/2013 02:08:46 am

I absolutely love your canvas! I'm going to have to try some of that embossing paste! And, Prussian Blue is in my top 3 all-time favorite colors! I love your little accents with it! TFS!

Lori Hassler link

9/13/2013 02:11:03 am

Spectacular canvas! Love the colors!

Denise Spillane

9/13/2013 02:17:30 am

How beautiful! Love the vibrant beautiful color.

Kathy Thompson link

9/13/2013 02:23:45 am

Amazing piece and the colors are incredible! Thanks for a chance to win the book...it looks like a good one!

Renee White

9/13/2013 02:55:16 am

Very cool project!....love the layering with the stencil!!

Marcy F.

9/13/2013 03:02:22 am

Love the colors and the different textures on the page.

Julie G. link

9/13/2013 03:03:24 am

Very cool! Love the colours you've used.

Helen Campbell link

9/13/2013 03:27:02 am

Oh, another lovely painting! The colors are amazing, and the stencil really offsets your use of the maps well.
Thanks, BTW, for hosting a giveway!
Cheers!

Stephanie Rodgers link

9/13/2013 03:27:28 am

I love maps, and Seth's stencil added perfect touches to finish off this piece!

Gillian Pearce link

9/13/2013 03:34:49 am

Love the layers and was fascinated to see how you've used more than one type of gold colour. That's not something I would have considered doing.

Wanda Hentges link

9/13/2013 03:35:27 am

Wonderful!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Irma link

9/13/2013 03:45:50 am

Ohmy, how I love the piece you made. What a great way to integrate the stencil into your art. Happy PPF and I wish you a good start in the weekend! - Irma

Gerrie Johnnic

9/13/2013 04:21:26 am

Beautiful colors, balance, texture and beauty of your eye on the world. great giveaways

Janelle Rourke

9/13/2013 04:58:18 am

Wow - its so amazing how different everyones use of the stencil is. Love your work! T hanks for sharing and a hance to win not only the stencil but that amazing book. Janelle R

Melissa link

9/13/2013 05:06:49 am

This stencil is so versatile.

Kirsten Alicia link

9/13/2013 05:36:39 am

That is gorgeous, love the colours & the textures.

Christi Conley link

9/13/2013 06:06:06 am

Amazing! I love the bits of map that you highlighted - this is a wonderful project :)

Monica Lowrance link

9/13/2013 06:23:37 am

I LOVE these colors. This is just fab!!!! would love love to receive an autographed copy! wow

julie m

9/13/2013 06:36:11 am

I really like this canvas. Have always enjoyed maps and geography. Have bookmarked this project for inspiration. Have lots of maps to play with.

sarah fishburn link

9/13/2013 06:48:45 am

Sweet...love how you used these...

Pattyboyd

9/13/2013 07:03:59 am

Love d your unique project! loved the colors and how you used Seth's stencil! Thanks for sharing!

Cheryl

9/13/2013 07:10:31 am

Your artwork is unique and inspiring! I love it. What creative use of a very versatile stencil. I love incorporating maps into artwork and you really make it work. Thanks for sharing and participating in this blog hop.

Kirsten Reed link

9/13/2013 07:23:56 am

Your pieces are always so carefully crafted and inspiring ~ I LOVE them!

Arnoldo L. Romero link

9/13/2013 07:49:39 am

I love how you kept the integrity of your style even through the use of a shared stencil. Blessings!

Erica Hersh

9/13/2013 08:14:49 am

My favorite colors!!! Such a fresh, new, modern approach to something we all relate to! Great job! :)

Kerry McGann

9/13/2013 08:18:15 am

Just starting out with mixed media, this book looks like a must have...<3
Kerry

Annette Maloney

9/13/2013 08:18:18 am

OMG! You are so generous! And your work is fabulous! I love your colors! Thank you.

Annette

Kim Luberda

9/13/2013 08:24:02 am

Mary, Your work is so moving and meaningful at the same time. It really talks! Plus you use great colors to top off the conversation!
Kim

Patty Boyd

9/13/2013 08:27:03 am

Wow....love your work and how GREAT to win a copy of Mary Beth's book!!!

donna joy

9/13/2013 08:28:52 am

really love your color combination and use of these stencils! (and i see you're from st louis-my 2nd home) :)

Dotti C

9/13/2013 08:29:23 am

Love your color palette and how you have utilized Seth's very imaginative stencil!

Jessica Walthall link

9/13/2013 08:30:24 am

Wow, this is a wonderful piece! I love the colors you chose (some of my favorites) and the layout is wonderful.

Jocelyn Petcholan link

9/13/2013 08:33:21 am

Beautiful work!!! The colors are Fabulous...Love the compass!!! :-)

Lizzy link

9/13/2013 08:36:25 am

Amazing mixed media canvas, love the textures and colors!!

Ursula

9/13/2013 08:54:06 am

Oh...just love this type of art!

Marianne Marden

9/13/2013 08:58:29 am

I love it all....the stencils, the colors, the texture, etc. I just restarted playing with mixed media and art journaling after a long hiatus. I'm having so much fun!

Kat Griffin link

9/13/2013 09:14:43 am

cool stuff Mary
please include my name in the book give away

Pat

9/13/2013 09:37:41 am

OMG! I'm new to mixed media & I'm in love! Your work is fabulous! I'm so excited to try some of your techniques - my brain is on overload!!!

Denni

9/13/2013 09:45:00 am

Wow, I think this one is my favorite! I especially love the compass!

Renee Zarate link

9/13/2013 09:46:52 am

Such a beautiful project! Amazing.

Gemma maggs

9/13/2013 10:28:21 am

I love this. The colours, layers and depth you've got on this piece is superb and the stencils are perfect for this

angelaB

9/13/2013 10:48:05 am

Gorgeous color! Beautiful design! Fabulous maps! I am inspired!

Susan Thomas link

9/13/2013 10:56:03 am

Mary I love how you have combined the stencil pattern with your awesome map art piece. Thank you for the giveaway.

Jill Colorfulheart link

9/13/2013 11:41:31 am

ohhh...I'm a sucker for anything "maps" -- love what you did on this canvas!

Mickie

9/13/2013 11:45:36 am

Such a wonderful piece of artwork you have created.

Pat Upton

9/13/2013 11:49:47 am

I found your art beautiful! Love it!
Pupton58 at gmail dot com

audrey link

9/13/2013 11:57:38 am

Seth's NUMBERS stencils seems to be a popular one. I love how you have used his stencils and come up with such a unique piece of art. I would love to get my hands on one of his stencils and give it a go.

Marjie Kemper link

9/13/2013 12:07:31 pm

Oh, Mary, this is just awesome... so many beautiful details. My favorite part is how you used and positioned the word 'content.'

Janis

9/13/2013 12:17:35 pm

Love altered maps.....and yours is just wonderful!!
<3 J

angi eharis link

9/13/2013 01:29:34 pm

well i just skipped a few people before i go to bed i was dying to see what u did mary as i am becoming kinda really in to your map artwork! i just ordered all your new stencils and of course i love seth and his art so i knew u 2 combined would be fabulous and it was! love what u did with his stencil, tx for sharing and inspiring! aloha, angi

Chrissy Missy

9/13/2013 02:50:29 pm

Hey, love your art, I have wanted to get into mixed media so would love to win the book to help me get started. Cheers

Nan G link

9/13/2013 02:55:39 pm

Wow! Fab painting. I'll be back to have a long visit.

Maria McGuire link

9/13/2013 03:19:10 pm

You are so right Mary--like a dozen stencils in one! Your piece is gorgeous! I love how you used each element from the stencil in the perfect place!

Muriel

9/13/2013 04:37:44 pm

I love your colour combo and the stencil is so great for mixed media.

cecile link

9/13/2013 05:40:05 pm

lovely ! :)

Heather B.

9/13/2013 06:24:42 pm

I love the colors of your piece--the gold and copper really pop. Its very thoughtful of you to offer an additional prize for participants too. Artisans and crafters are so awesome.

Barbara Hodges

9/13/2013 07:00:58 pm

So excited by the creativity of this blog hop. Thanks for the inspiration

Tina Hicks

9/13/2013 07:21:25 pm

You "grunged" the world! Using the tid bits from the stencil really set off the elements you used on your canvas. Thanks for sharing with us.

Sarah A link

9/13/2013 08:18:05 pm

Loving the blog hop, and the detail and colours in this fab mixed media piece!

Lynda

9/13/2013 09:51:13 pm

So many ways and ideas to use these stencils...

patsy link

9/13/2013 10:04:36 pm

Super work as usual! Turquoise and copper is a great combination! patsy

Rebecca I-f

9/13/2013 10:28:52 pm

came by your blog via my mixed media group on FB...
find myself signing up for your blog posts ~ thanks for sharing your art, I am enjoying it ~ awesome ;) R

patricia wolf link

9/14/2013 12:21:19 am

Love your art so much...and your generosity as well. Would love to win! Thanks for the chances.

Linda McLaughlin link

9/14/2013 01:28:38 am

Great use of the stencil.

APG Jamie link

9/14/2013 01:36:46 am

let me just say WoW
yes with Capital letters coming and going!

Seth link

9/14/2013 01:48:54 am

Great use of the stencils here Mary. I love how you have integrated the different sections of the stencil into the maps. Very cool. And great choice of colors too. Thanks for being a part of the hop!

Joy Anderson

9/14/2013 02:20:29 am

Beautiful canvas, love the colors and accents with the dark blue. Thanks for all you share and the chance to win.

Lori W link

9/14/2013 02:21:00 am

thanks for the chance to win, Mary! The book looks awesome!

Joanna Urbani link

9/14/2013 02:22:32 am

You made fantastic use of those stencils - love your colour choices too.

Susan

9/14/2013 02:27:09 am

I love your piece....the colors, use of stencils, everything!

Tricia Hardie

9/14/2013 02:50:31 am

So many ways to use these stencils. The book looks great too!

April Lopez

9/14/2013 02:57:31 am

Love the colors

Leann Lindeman

9/14/2013 03:26:23 am

Fabulous! I would love to have this book!

Melva Bates link

9/14/2013 04:03:03 am

Love this piece. Seth's stencil can be used in so many different ways......

Molly Ann Warren

9/14/2013 04:05:13 am

New to crafting and new to mixed media i would love to win this book,,I want to learn many different things

Anna Ely link

9/14/2013 04:05:57 am

Great use of the stencil! Can't believe how different everyone's work is! Would love to get my hands on Mary Beth's book! It looks fantastic!

Art by Canace link

9/14/2013 04:29:45 am

Lovely.... love maps/compass!

Kay Wallace link

9/14/2013 05:00:04 am

What richness in those colors, what creativity in that new (and very versatile) stencil, what genius in their combination!!! Bravo!

Lura Brown

9/14/2013 05:58:04 am

hi mary beth.....first of all the book and stencils you sent to charitywings was amazing and people were fighting over it. and now you are giving your book away with a stencil...awesome. but then thats the way you roll.. love seth too he is kind, generous and oh so talented. thanks for the chance to win. thanks for your generosity and YOU are very talented girlfriend. xoxooxo

Lizzie

9/14/2013 06:41:44 am

Love the colours you used on this canvas-it is great!

Gunvor link

9/14/2013 07:12:10 am

Fabulous stencil and awesome artwork! I love the colours you used, they really stand out! Since I'm rather new to mixed media I would love to win the book to learn more and get loads of inspiration!

marykay weaver

9/14/2013 07:32:31 am

super neat piece of work. love it and love the natural neutral colors with just a spot or 2 of elements. great work.
very nice of you to offer up your own prize of a magazine. looks super.
thanks for sharing

Anne O'Connor

9/14/2013 08:18:29 am

Such a unique way of using Seth's stencil. Thanks for hosting in a giveaway.

Marilynn

9/14/2013 08:35:25 am

I think this piece is fabulous! Love it... love the colors... love the message! Thanks for sharing!!

Susan McMenamin link

9/14/2013 08:35:43 am

Wow! Great design and colors!!

NM Creatrix link

9/14/2013 09:31:44 am

love it

Raine link

9/14/2013 09:47:20 am

Beautiful work! I love StencilGirl!

cindy

9/14/2013 10:47:42 am

Love it!! Your book looks like a winner too.

Andrea thompson

9/14/2013 11:40:28 am

I love the way you have used these stencils, very much your own style but a bit different than usual as well! Cool!

Bronny link

9/14/2013 12:44:58 pm

Loved looking at your art... love the colours especially... Love how there are so many designs on Steth's stencils... oodles of choices to play with on the one stencil!!...
I have admired Mary Beth Shaw's Mixed Media book a few times... would love to win it! Thank you for adding this prize to the Blog Hop!!

Tamiko McCurry

9/14/2013 02:28:46 pm

I have the book.. although its not autographed!!! lol does that mean I can automatically qualify for the stencil!!! lol Love this its beautiful!

Sandra Strait link

9/14/2013 03:23:21 pm

What an awesome work, and an awesome giveaway! I love colors, and the texture and just everything about this piece!

lynn cohen link

9/14/2013 03:39:18 pm

Like the subtle use of the stencils in your work Mary.
Just the right touches!
Bravo!
Fun blog hop too!

Dawn Howell link

9/14/2013 08:55:24 pm

Love the Stencil! that one looks like fun, also LOVED the page! ready to win something one of these days! lol! crossing eyes,fingers, and toes!

Anne 0904 link

9/14/2013 09:23:13 pm

Wow, I love this peace! What a great way of using the stencil. And so kind of you to offer another give-away. Thanks for that.

Candy Colwell link

9/14/2013 09:24:35 pm

Wow Mary! Your art is beautiful! I came to your blog from Linda's ... love her work. I am just now getting familiar with Seth's stencils. They are way cool! Love the numbers one that you got to play with and what you did with it. Gorgeous colors and use of that stencil on the map! Love it! Thanks for the chance to win! <3 Candy

Sheila

9/14/2013 11:25:08 pm

Awesome. Love the piece you created from Seth's stencil. Way cool. Love your book also.

Deborah Drucker

9/15/2013 01:14:30 am

Beautiful! Love your work!

Vicki Romaine link

9/15/2013 04:10:29 am

I enjoyed going to the different websites to see all the different ways this stencil has been used. Everyone has done a terrific job!

Karen Little

9/15/2013 04:17:04 am

Stencils I lust after (love them) AND a book on my wish list! I really hope I win this - thanks for sharing! PICK ME! PICK ME!

Barb

9/15/2013 04:21:48 am

I love what you did! Full of ideas. Beautiful.

Lyn link

9/15/2013 04:24:00 am

Holy crap on a cracker. Love, love, love so much.

linda on the prairie

9/15/2013 04:26:26 am

Excellent use across the spectrum of the stencils.

Nancy Lee

9/15/2013 04:30:49 am

This is great how you make this stencil look like it was designed
by you for your maps!

Barbara I.

9/15/2013 04:45:47 am

Wow, your mixed-media painting is gorgeous. I love how you incorporated Seth's stencil. Awesome.

Barbara I.

9/15/2013 04:51:45 am

PS Forgot to say, "Thanks for the chance to win MBS's book"! That is really kind of you to offer that as a separate giveaway.

Kathryn Dyche Dechairo link

9/15/2013 05:16:04 am

Love how unique your work is and I'm a big fan of Seth. His new stencils look amazing what a great book giveaway.

Helen

9/15/2013 05:48:20 am

Love it! Thanks

Amy on Texas

9/15/2013 05:57:30 am

Wow! Great! And thanks for the chance to win some goodies.

p quilty

9/15/2013 06:00:49 am

love the dimensional look of your art piece incorporated using Seth's stencils.

Mary Ann

9/15/2013 06:31:25 am

Love the colors! These stencils are awesome!

Char Coburn

9/15/2013 06:35:55 am

I'm sad that yours is my next to last page to visit. This hop has been uber inspirational. I've been playing around with mixed media projects for ages and now that I have found these additional 9 artists (I started with Seth, based on a post by Dayne Davidson Collins) I have expert advice on techniques and processes that I never thought I would! Your work I wonderful!

Candice Schwark link

9/15/2013 07:24:05 am

I N S P I R I N G - really liked your use of the stencil! Thanks for the extra giveaway...nice of you!

Tanya Phenis link

9/15/2013 07:37:02 am

Oh Wow! LOVE!!

MaggieM

9/15/2013 08:05:36 am

As for your canvas, all I can say is YUM! I love using old maps in my art, as well. Your piece is wonderful. Thanks for sharing:)

GayeK

9/15/2013 08:33:36 am

Your use of maps is so unique and you always stay true to your own style. These stencils just blended in so well. Thanks for your ideas...

Jane Simons

9/15/2013 09:47:23 am

Thanks for showing us the details of your process! I love what you've done!

Lee Thompson

9/15/2013 10:08:02 am

Your work is gorgeous! I would absolutely love to get my hands on a stencil or that book! Thanks for the hop!

Bonnie Totten

9/15/2013 10:23:51 am

So many projects, so little time!

Sharon Peart link

9/15/2013 10:50:31 am

Beautiful work and so many different ways to use stencils.. Thank you for the invite into your world..

Ronda

9/15/2013 10:51:06 am

so much talent its so awesome to see every ones talent - smilz

Carina link

9/15/2013 10:59:23 am

Add me to the list of folks that think the stencil and the post are lovely.

Bonnie Totten

9/15/2013 10:59:42 am

So much to learn from all!

Carol Samsel

9/15/2013 11:34:52 am

Another great piece Mary!!! Some pretty cool stencils too :)
I will not become addicted to stencils....I will not ... I will NOT :-/

Amy Davis King

9/15/2013 02:40:27 pm

Wow! Love your piece - the colors, the textures, the theme. Love Seth's stencils. Thanks for the chance to win one and a great book too!!

Nordljus link

9/17/2013 03:59:46 pm

Wonderful piece, love all the details and textures, and the teal and turquoise go so well together with those warm bronze colours. That stencil really looks good!