I’ve been trying to figure out what the best approach is to introduce the art of mixed media to those of you that want to learn about it. After all, as I mentioned in my post on “She Found Her Inner Artist“, for me it’s been a 2 year process – reading, taking classes, practicing, …
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“She found her inner artist” Mixed Media Canvas
Every since becoming a blogger – the side of me that you’ve known and seen has been my paper crafting side – card making, scrapbooking, and 3D projects. I think that today, I’m finally ready to start sharing with you all an aspect of my art that up until now I’ve kept on the private side …
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Thanks a Bunch
I love working with Karen Lockhart’s imges. They are beatiful to color, and the images are homey and un-pretentious. I really enjoy the coloring portion of card making, and I really enjoy working in different mediums. Copics are no exeption, they are such a fun medium to work in! They are so intense, so rich, …
What’s Cookin?
Who can resist this adorable chicken from Rosie’s Roadshow? I just love these stamps, which allow you to mix and match, and which are only limited by your imagination. Paired up with some fun watercolor pencil techniques, and you have an all round winning combination. Watercolor pencils are so much fun to work with because …
Tea Cup Girl, Birthdays Are the Best
Today’s card is simple yet elegant! It features the beautiful Tilly the Teacup Girl from Stamping Bella! She is done up using the watercolor with markers technique. I love the vibrancy that this technique offers, and it is so simple and easy to do! All it takes is a little practice, and the watercolor …
Peas in a Pod
One of my favorite things to color are images of fruits and vegetables. The colors are always so vibrant and rich, the highlights are distinct and there are just so many wonderful textures happening! This beautiful pea image is no exception. I colored this image using a “watercoloring with markers” technique which we feature on Paper Crafter’s …