Category Archives: Mediums

Some more abstract landscapes in my sketchbook

Today I have to share some more abstract landscapes which I drew from Mapcrunch. Abstracting from photographs is quite hard compared to drawing directly on location, but of course it’s much easier to realies. And it is a lot of fun! I try to capture the depth of the landscape and the colours, but notContinue reading “Some more abstract landscapes in my sketchbook”

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”

Art Journal Page – Distress Inks Smooshing – Video Tutorial

Hi everybody! I’m sharing an art journal tutorial today using one of my favourite techniques to create a background. I am using stencils together with Distress Inks and Distress Oxides. By layering up different patterns you can create depth and interest. I’m combining the background with stamps from Mixed Media Marks 1. My focal imagesContinue reading “Art Journal Page – Distress Inks Smooshing – Video Tutorial”

Landscapes – An abstract Version

The main thing why I am playing in my sketchbooks is fun I have doing this. I almost feel like a child when I can grab all kinds of colourful materials and put them onto the paper without being afraid what comes out. I truely never care about the result! In my opinion that’s theContinue reading “Landscapes – An abstract Version”

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”