Mixed Media Play in my handmade Junk Art Journal

Hi there, Susanne here with a junk art journal spread using watercolors, acrylic inks, collage and some flowers and leaves from my Loose Florals stamp set. I am working in one of my handmade old book journals. I made them years ago with an old book cover and a lot of junky papers. I loveContinue reading “Mixed Media Play in my handmade Junk Art Journal”

Drawing from Vintage Books

Today I am sharing some sketchbook pages that are drawn from two of my favourite vintage art books. It’s from Thorburn’s Mammals & Thorburn’s Birds. These books are so beautiful and inspiring! I love drawing from them as the images are already rendered and that makes it easier to interpret them more loosely than drawingContinue reading “Drawing from Vintage Books”

Mixed Media Art Journal Page Tutorial

Hi everybody. I am sharing a new art journaling video tutorial today with a layered stencil background. I am adding a bit of stamping and mark makings for depth and collage fodder as the focal image,made with our Sketchy Leaves 4 stencil. I limited my palette to almost only greens and reds, to keep itContinue reading “Mixed Media Art Journal Page Tutorial”

Easy Art Journaling Tutorial with Neocolors & NEW STAMPS

Hi everybody. I am sharing a new art journaling video today which is perfect for beginners. I am using Neocolor II crayons in my journal from Action, combined with some handmade collage fodder and flowers from our brand new Loose Florals stamp set. I kept the colors fresh and bright with a lot of blueContinue reading “Easy Art Journaling Tutorial with Neocolors & NEW STAMPS”