Category Archives: Acrylics

Drawing Landscapes without using Greens! Tip!

I the past I often tried to draw and paint landscapes in my sketchbooks with a different mood and with not so much green to achieve what I wanted. But it was truely so hard to do! I almost everytime grabed some kind of green… For these two pages I am sharing today I triedContinue reading “Drawing Landscapes without using Greens! Tip!”

Stormy Seascape – Working on a prepped Sketchbook Page

One thing I love doing is drawing on a prepped sketchbook page. This spread is done in my Ranger Journal with a background using Flash Paints from LeFrance & Bourgeoise. These paints are similar to acrylic gouache. They are drying mat and permanent. I love using them as a base layer in my sketchbook. AsContinue reading “Stormy Seascape – Working on a prepped Sketchbook Page”

Gelli Printing Session – Video Tutorial

Hi there, Susanne here with a gelli printing video using stamps to create patterns on the plate. This is a fun and easy way to get some beautiful prints. Today I am making some spring themed prints with my Pencil Marks 7 stamp set and some neutral ones with the grid stamp from Mixed MediaContinue reading “Gelli Printing Session – Video Tutorial”

Abstract Art Journal Collage – Video Tutorial

Hi everyone! I’m sharing an abstract art journal collage in one of my cheap spiral bound sketchbooks today. I am using left over paint papers and stamped old book papers for collage. My focal images are the rainbow stamp from the Pencil Marks 3 stamp set and one or the Sketchy Leaves. I combined theContinue reading “Abstract Art Journal Collage – Video Tutorial”

Making Collage Fodder with Distress Inks & Art Journal Page – Video Tutorial

Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today, playing with acrylic paints, collage, stamps and some mark making. As my focal images I am using some handmade botanical collage fodder. I played with Distress Inks and my new Sketchy Leaves 4 Stencil Set. Halli hallo. Ich zeige heuteContinue reading “Making Collage Fodder with Distress Inks & Art Journal Page – Video Tutorial”

Mixed Media Tags with Acrylic Inks and Collage Fodder – Video Tutorial

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing a couple of mixed media tags with a stamped acrylic ink background and some gelli printed collage fodder. I am working with our new stamps and stencils which are available over in our shop already! They are 10% off until tomorrow Feb. 4th! Halli hallo! Heute habe ich einContinue reading “Mixed Media Tags with Acrylic Inks and Collage Fodder – Video Tutorial”

Abstract Art Journal Collage – Video Tutorial

Hi everyone! I’m sharing an abstract art journal collage in one of my cheap spiral bound sketchbooks today. I am using handmade collage papers. Some are just left over paint papers, some are prints I made with the gelli plate. On top of my collage I add some colour with acrylic ink and mark makingContinue reading “Abstract Art Journal Collage – Video Tutorial”

Mixed Media Tags with Acrylic Background and Collage Fodder

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing a set of four mixed media collage tags using fluid acrylic paint combined with some stamps and a lot of collage paper scraps. Some of the scraps I die cut with my Sizzix Big shot with rabbit dies, birds and some branches. These make very interesting negative space imagesContinue reading “Mixed Media Tags with Acrylic Background and Collage Fodder”

Art Journaling with Collage and Mark Making – Video Tutorial

Hi everyone! I’m sharing a spread in one of my handmade junk art journals today, playing with Collage, Stamps, Acrylic Inks and Mark Making. I pulled out my handmade Washi Tape for this spread as well. I recently really enjoy playing loosely in these little books. On this one I especially love the colour combo.Continue reading “Art Journaling with Collage and Mark Making – Video Tutorial”