It can be hard to find earthy paint colours straight out of the tube and mixing paints can feel a bit daunting.
In this short demo video, I show you one simple trick to mix paint to create earthy, muted colours with any colour.
It can be confusing figuring out how to add color to a portrait. Color has such an influence on our mood and it can express an emotion and have a huge impact in our artwork. And it can be confusing how to put a color palette together. Learn 8 tips for adding color to a portrait.
There are many ways to add texture to a mixed media piece. There is molding paste, tissue paper, crackle paste, dried plants, fabrics, and more. But, what about items that you might not ever think about? In this video, I show how I used the pencil shavings. So much fun!
Symbols are a part of your creative expression and style. It is a part of your creative vocabulary used to express a story or emotion. I have some journal prompts for you, so you can explore your relationship to symbols in your art.
Do you struggle with feeling stuck with your creativity at times? I recently went through this. It is a horrible feeling!! I share a time-lapse video of painting of the third layer of a female face. Why the third layer? This is usually the layer where I find her face comes alive. Painting her brought me some healing and joy. I hope you enjoy.