Author Archives: susanneroseart

Staming with Gesso + Grungy Mixed Media Tags – Video Tutorial

I’m sharing the making some grungy mixed media tags today over on my YouTube channel. I had so much fun to create them. To create textured I stamped the background with gesso, that creates a nice effect when you go on top with watercolors. Click on more if you want to see the video and also close-up images of my finished tags.

Arrtx Oil Pastels – Video Review

In today’s video I have a closer look on the Paul Rubens Oil Pastels and the new Arrtx acrylic markers. I have you to tell in advance, that I am not an oil pastel artist! I love mixed media and I use oil pastels in my sketchbook to add some accents or for mark making in my art journal. For this purpose I am really happy with both sets. The pastels are super creamy and blend really nicely. The acrylic markers have a brush tip and are permanent once they are dry! This is awesome, as I’ve never seen something like that.

Abstract Mixed Media Collages in my Art Journal – Video Tutorial

I’m creating two spreads today in my mini collage art journal. I often do this when I want to get rid of my left over collage scraps. I am glueing the papers down intuitively and add different mark makings on top with stamps, crayons and posca markers. If you want to see how I make my collage papers I have the playlist with all the videos linked underneath.

Autumnal ATCs with stamped Collage Fodder (Process Video)

I’m sharing a new process video to inspire you over on my YouTube channel today. I am creating a pair of ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) using the embossing resist technique together with Distress Inks for the background. I am decorating the cards with some stamped collage fodder. I’m making some autumn leaves using our “I Love Leaves” and “Twiggy Leaves” stamp sets together with water-soluble pencils. This creates a super lovely watercolor effect.