Mixed Media Pastiche - Honoring Peg Robinson's Art Styles

 Hello Friends,

Our newest challenge from the StencilGirl Creative Team® was to create mixed media pastiche art. Art that is made in a way that honors another artist. A fun and creative challenge for sure as we are always developing our own style each time we work. And always hoping and wondering if our personal style shows through in what we do. 

I decided to make an art piece that imitated and honored the style of Peg Robinson. Peg and I have often collaborated in many different ways through out the years. We have sent each other materials to create with to see what art would result. We have started an art  piece and then sent it to the other person to finish. We have done journal pages in round robin journals. Currently we do a YouTube livestream show each week as a duo. However, our styles are not the same. We do not use the same color palette or always grab  the same favorite tools. We might do the same prompt challenge at the same time on our show, and our pieces come out completely different! We think this is why we work well together. Not exactly opposite, but not exactly the same either. It is more interesting that way!

So, how do you figure out how to duplicate someone else's artistic style while also honoring it? My take on this idea started with thinking about a color palette. Peg and I constantly joke that I do not like brown as much as she does. Concurrently, she does not favor purple and that is my confessed favorite color. So to figure out Peg's color palette was my first thought. I chose colors I know she likes, brown, golds, green and teal and a bit of shimmery copper. Next, I thought about what are her favorite StencilGirl stencils? Well, I actually know that her #1 go to favorite is the Stone and Mortar designs by MaryBeth Shaw. We both have that design in multiple sizes...its awesome! I also know that Peg enjoys Seth Apter stencils and she is really in love with a recent StencilClub® design by Rae Missigman. So these were the stencil choices I made. Next came the thought of what are Peg's favorite tools or products. I knew for sure the gel plate. Who does not LOVE a gel plate. I also thought about alcohol inks and distress inks. Some of her most used products. Lastly, I looked at Peg's Instagram account photos to pick a theme or motif. I noticed she uses lots of natural elements and seems to enjoy drawing leaves and vines. So, my plan was set! And here is what I made in 'Peg style' on a 5X7 canvas panel. I think it fits right in with her art!

Would you like to watch the process of me making this art? Check out my video on YouTube!

Thank you for visiting my blog! <3 Shel