Jane Davenport Head Turn Chin Up gives you a strong starting point for portraits filled with confidence and expression. The raised chin and upward gaze can suggest strength, hope or anticipation, depending on the palette and surrounding elements you choose.
Apply the design with ink or acrylic paint for a clean graphic finish, or use it as a guide for shading, colouring and freehand details. Build the background with sprays, stamps and handwriting, add patterned paper to the hair or introduce texture paste for a more layered mixed-media result.
The 6" x 6" format makes the portrait large enough to become the focal point while leaving room for titles, journaling, flowers, abstract marks and additional layers. Each interpretation can take on a completely different mood, from bright and uplifting to theatrical and dramatic.
The stencil is reusable and works equally well for beginners looking for an accessible portrait starting point and experienced crafters who enjoy combining techniques and materials.
👉 Features:
- Reusable female portrait stencil
- Designed by Jane Davenport
- Dynamic pose with the chin lifted upwards
- Suitable for inks, acrylic paints, sprays and texture pastes
- Can be used as a finished motif or drawing guide
- Ideal for colouring, layering and collage
- Suitable for art journaling and mixed media
📐 Size: 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
👍 Ideal for:
- Art journaling
- Mixed-media pages and canvases
- Creative notebooks
- Portraits with ink and acrylic paint
- Colouring with pencils, markers or watercolour
- Collage and layered compositions
- Cards, tags and personal artwork
✨ Inspiration Tip:
Stencil the portrait in dark blue or black over a vivid background of pink, orange and turquoise. Add bright highlights to the face, then place a single word or short phrase above the gaze to express strength, freedom or a fresh beginning.
