Category Archives: Mixed Media Projects

Abstract Watercolor Art Journal Page – Video Tutorial

Hi there, Susanne here with a beginner friendly art journaling tutorial using an art journal from Action with watercolors directly on the paper. I’m creating an abstract layout and combine this with some stamps and mark making. It’s a very easy and relaxing process! Perfect to create some art when there’s not much time.I reallyContinue reading “Abstract Watercolor Art Journal Page – Video Tutorial”

Working on a preped background – Landscape Drawings

A really fun way to start a sketch is working on a preped background. That means I already have something going on and I can work with. It makes it easier to start a spread because it’s not blank anymore and it often leads to unexpected results. I have put two videos in the postContinue reading “Working on a preped background – Landscape Drawings”

Portrait Drawings with Mixed Media

Over the past month I started drawing portraits a bit more regularly than usual. I find it very very hard! Usually the people don’t like like themselves in my drawings. Today I am sharing two portraits I am quite proud of. I really liked how those turned out. They are from a drawing session overContinue reading “Portrait Drawings with Mixed Media”

More Landscapes without using Greens!

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… Recently I shared two landscape sketches without using green andContinue reading “More Landscapes without using Greens!”

Mark Making and Transparent Layers – Video Tutorial

Hi everybody! I’m sharing an abstract art journal tutorial today and dive into mark making and transparent layering. Layers with texture and colours create depth in your abstract work. It makes your pieces interesting and the process is so enjoyable. For my spread I am using handmade collage papers, acrylic inks, paint pens, pencils andContinue reading “Mark Making and Transparent Layers – Video Tutorial”

Landscape Sketch with Mixed Media

Just another landscape with mixed media in my sketchbook! I love to use all kinds of mixed media just like a child. Heute nochmal eine weiter Landschaft aus meinem Skizzenbuch. Ich liebe es ganz viele verschiedene Materialien zu verwenden und mit Ihnen zu spielen.