It starts with a doodle

I am a list maker, a dreamer, and always thinking of new things I want to make. For this, I like having a journal with me at all times. On the train, when I travel, or just lounging around.  The Stencil This journal was made to inspire people to stencil(using the cover and back which are plastic laser cut stencils) and to journal and draw on some hopefully inspiring pages. I choose some of my favorite stencil designs and Chronicle Books and I made them really come to life with some painterly treatments. You’ll see in these pictures I use the pages to plan videos, draw doodles of new designs, and test newly cut stencils such as this whale. I like how he works with the existing artwork becoming a quatrafoiled whale amongst spraypainted splats!  I slashed the price of the journal and you can get it HERE. ENJOY!

Stencil Style 101

NEW!

Stencil Style 101 presents a whole new take on DIY fashion! Stencil maverick Ed Roth offers 25 stencils perfect for customizing clothing and accessories. Patterns like argyle, houndstooth, chevron, leopard print, and polka dots pair with iconic images such as feathers, buttons, records, and stars in endless combinations for personalized clothing that will make heads turn. The book includes 25 step-by-step projects for stenciling on leather handbags, sneakers, wool coats, bike helmets, bangles, and so much more! Best of all, the stencils can be reused—just wipe clean and store in the handy folder at the back.

Stencil1 meets Stained by Sharpie for our Stencil 201 Book Launch

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Charles and Ray Eames. Bjork and Matthew Barney. Synergistic unions resulting in creative genius. And now Stencil1 stencils meet Stained by Sharpie Fabric Markers!  I am so happy that Sharpie has released these fabric markers, they are ideal for t-shirt making as well as customizing all sorts of other apparel. I brought these new markers to the book launch party for my new book Stencil 201 so that attendees could make something. I cut up some canvas into patches and let the crowd loose! Check out the video, I think you’ll see people had such a fun time with the stencils and the new markers! Thanks Sharpie for making this event such an ease!

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Stencil 201 Book Launch: First Event!

Ed Roth returns to the Arena for an Etsy Craft Night to celebrate the launch of his new book, Stencil 201 published by Chronicle Books. Our friends and neighbors at Etsy join him for a night of drinks, DIY stenciling, and stenciled edibles provided by Chris Sumner of Sumner and Company. Bring a t-shirt or canvas tote to stencil using Stained Fabric Markers provided by Sharpie! Canvas pieces and totes will be available for purchase at the event as well.

Monday, November 28, 2011  7-9PM

PowerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201