'Using Stencils in Pastel' by Petronella van Leusden

Thank you to Petronella van Leusden for her amazing demonstration of stencils to add subtle patterns, textures, and interest to a painting.

The instant impact was about how the stencilled background added cohesion and interest to the central subjects of her painting, in this case, two little birds on a branch. From still life to figures, the effect is beautiful and evocative.

Petronella shared her creative process using layered surfaces and a playful approach to materials, with the focus on how stencils can add an entirely different level of depth and intricacy to a painting's foundation.