Inspiration

Makeup trends come and go and that’s a good thing because it’s so fun to re-create them. One trend we are seeing is writing on the face, both intricate lettering and plain old words coming from people’s emotions. Let’s look at some of our favorite makeup lettering on faces and bodies!

It wouldn’t be fair to not go back to the 1960s where body painting and sexual expression were not the trend. No one better demonstrated this that the cutest Queen of comedy, Goldie Hawn. Goldie was featured on Laugh-In, gogo dancing in a bikini with messages and icons painted on her body. This image has long inspired us here at Stencil1, the perfect party would be gogo dancers covered in our stencils!

As a graphic designer, the most impressive use of type on a person’s face that shook me back in my studies was Stefan Sagmeister’s album cover design for Set the Twilight Reeling by Lou Reed. He wrote on the print, lot on Lou’s face but wouldn’t this be a great look to re-create with makeup?

In present day, we are seeing a trend in face makeup, words written on the face. Words of expression, words simply as labels, words. Did it trend as face tattoos have become more popular in mainstream? Who knows but it’s cool. The biggest celebs are getting in on it, look at Rhianna on the cover of British Vogue.

Before this cover, I saw makeup artist Sn0ok create this makeup look and I gagged, loved everything about it. I am a sucker for the OLD ENGLISH font and love the application, there’s no turning away from it.

We have created some custom stencils for one of the best in the industry, Michael Anthony aka Manthony783 for a Vogue Portugal shoot. He painted the models back, face, lips, she is very in Vogue.

And we are obsessed with Instant Influencer! Makeup Mogul James Charles puts artists to the test to find out who has what it takes to become a beauty superstar and win $50,000 and the title of Instant Influencer. All of the contestants are beyond adorable and talented.

Kailin Chase created a trend that you can put your SELF into, writing on one side of her face how she is perceived and on the other side, words describing her true self. Her vulnerability in beautiful and contagious, we are seeing people replicate the look all over Instagram.

Ashley, aka Strashme created a look inspired by brand Off-White where she did a minimal labeling on her face. Free hand lettering ain’t easy!

And look at Strashme’s recent lewk, putting her personal take on the Bad Girl RiRi shoot. YOU WON, oh, spoiler alert ? Congrats Ashley!

We love the trend, it has a lot of freedom to do your own thing with it and express yourself. On our parent site, Stencil1.com, we offer letter stencils and also custom stencils. We will also introduce more letter stencils for the face and body.

How do you stencil skin you ask? Here’s How.

Please share your stenciled face and body creations with us @stencil1fx and @stencil1

Chalkboards, I love them. They can keep you organized, you can change part of the design by simply erasing what you chalked, and you can do some unexpected design elements on your chalkboard to make it next level. 

I do lot of chalkboard design installation work for a gym in Brooklyn, appropriately named Chalk Gyms. In our GALLERY section you can see many walls I have created for them. My absolute favorite is a wall that people can add their input, it asked “What are your goals today?”If you have a wall in your home, what question would you put on your chalkboard wall? I want to do a new one saying I am Grateful For:”or maybe just a beautiful “GRATITUDE” and under it you can remind yourself everyday what you are grateful for. 

My old office was all chalkboard walls. This was great for a home office as I could make reminders, lists, and I even had a calendar on the wall that I could constantly update. See the Container Store makeover and the featured chalkboard walls here

Chalkboards don’t have to just be a solid colored board or wall, why not add a permanent stenciled design as well and then you can draw and write with chalk around it, adding to it? Here’re a few examples of this idea:

Chalkboard Wood Slab with Stenciled Birch – Video

Chalkboard Stenciled Pineapple Project

Chalkboard To-Do List Board

Stenciled Chalk Lotus Sign

And Chalkboards don’t need to be square or rectangles, why not make a chalkboard 7 foot grizzly bear on your wall? You can “tattoo” the bear each day, draw clothes on them, I can barely contain myself with how fun this is!

Grizzly Bear Stencil – Large

Please share your stenciled chalkboard creations with us @stencil1 and #stencil1

Skulls, everybody has one, maybe that’s why we like them! Here are just some of our favorite stenciled skull projects using Stencil1 Skull stencils:

Stenciled Skullcap – Literally

Deer Skull Tote

Modern Surrealist’s Day of the Dead La Cavalera T-Shirt

Skull Decoupage Art

and even more skulls! Sugar Skulls, Sugar Skulls, Sugar Skulls!

Show us your Stencil1 creations @stencil1 #stencil1

We have worked with the Pebeo products for years. I first discovered Pebeo when I was searching for fabric paint to stencil t-shirts with. I loved the quality of Setacolor and have used it to stencil fabric for years. Over the years, I discovered the rich history of Pebeo, 100 years of history! I eventually reached out to the company and formed a relationship where they often supply and sponsor events and I also demonstrate their products in stores. Below are some great projects that pair Stencil1 stencils with their assortment of art supplies.

Wood Panel Stenciled Art and 4Artist Markers

Stenciled Pocket Panel Denim DIY with Fabric Paint

 Mandala Stenciled Tote with Fabric Markers

Concrete Stenciled Planter with Acrylics

Glass Candle with Vitrail Glass Paints

Converse Canvas Sneakers with Fabric Paint

Stenciled Corkboards with Acrylic Paint

Let’s stay connected! Please share your top stenciled projects with us @Stencil1