Coloring with Distress Crayons

"This project is a mixed media project using gesso, watercolor paper, stencils and Distress Crayons. I have created a handmade book containing faces using this technique. First I make the book, then I gesso the paper, I used stencils to outline a face and then apply the Distress Crayons. Using a brush with water, some baby wipes and my fingers I blend the colors. I used a color wheel stencil on the opposite page to keep track of the colors that were used. Painting a face like this can be done in an hour or two."

Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Primary TechniqueColoring

Project or Page Size8.5 inches x 11 inches

Type of Paper UsedTextured Paper

Materials List

• watercolor paper
• gesso
• Ranger's Distress Crayons
• paint brush
• baby wipes
• water
• Pam Carriker and Seth Apter Stencils
• Stabilo All pencil
• Fude Ball pen

NotesThis is a great way to make books that document your mixed media efforts and progress, techniques as well as supplies can be written right onto the portraits.