See how interesting florals are created using stamping

Very basic tools can often result in surprisingly dynamic outcomes

Interesting things can happen when you use tools that are different from your normal go-to options. Stamping with a cardboard tube and acrylic ink or watercolour paint is one way to explore creative processes in a different way. In my recent online class with Windowsill Workshops I demonstrated ways to use the limited option of adapting cardboard tubes for stamping in order to start off the process of layered imaginary florals.

For contributing subscribers, I’ve put together a video that shows the processes of stamping on different sized sketchbooks and on watercolour paper. Blocking off techniques are also incorporated to create interesting elements to the florals. By cutting up and folding smaller shapes of cardboard you can explore further. Stamping is a way to create shapes to be worked on in a fast and spontaneous way.

Below are three larger square sketchbook pages with shapes stamped in rows, ready to become florals.

Examples of smaller sketchbook stamped florals. These basic shapes can be expanded upon later.

Video and downloadable PDFs for contributing subscribers follows.