Your life journey is never a straight path between two points. Mine has certainly been circuitous and very insightful. Here’s a snippet of what I mean.
Tag Archives: mixed media
Embellishing Tags with Quick Focal Imagery
A lot of thought and creative energy goes into the building and mixing of layers. Here’s a quick video to share how the process unfolds.
Sign up for the waitlist: new course alert
Join me in creating abstract watercolor portraits with acrylic inks and some basic supplies. Class launches this fall.
Creating Contrast in a Journal Page
I’m often asked how I decide on my color schemes. I wish I had a more acceptable answer but the truth is that I don’t give color any thought.
The Journey of a Journal Spread
It’s fun to watch a journal spread evolve from a blank page of paper to becoming a work of art that evokes an emotion.
A Scrappy Bookmark
Inspired by Jennifer McGuire’s shadow box card technique, I made this collapsible bookmark using “scraps” of Dura-lar paintings. The base and the top are both made from Grafix Dura-lar, a heat-resistant polyester film that is a mix of acetate and mylar. I love its translucency and durability for both gel plate printing and alcohol inkContinue reading “A Scrappy Bookmark”
Paint for Your Self
When you give yourself the permission to enjoy painting for the sake of, a new story unfolds on canvas — one that may surprise you as well.
Mixed Media Inspiration
I am demystifying mixed media one project at a time and hope that the insights you glean from this post will inspire you to take the plunge.
10 minutes is all you need
Give yourself 10 minutes of art every day and you’ll notice the benefits of this instant therapy spilling over into other areas of your life.
A Summer Birthday Wish
Colorado Craft Company has another beautiful release and I am excited to share a card I made for my best friend’s birthday! She’s a summer baby and loves splashing around the pool, so imagine my delight when I saw this stamp—couldn’t be more perfect! Initially my idea was to make this a shaker card butContinue reading “A Summer Birthday Wish”