Click here to watch! Sun Prints… Without the Sun! I’ve always loved the magic of sun prints… That moment when you lift a stencil or leaf to reveal a delicate shadow pattern stained by sunlight. But there’s one small problem: my studio is surrounded by trees, and full sun is a rare visitor. So, instead … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! Creating a Collage Series with 5 Types of Handmade Papers There’s something so satisfying about seeing all your collage papers come together in harmony, like different voices in the same choir. In this Tune in Tuesday, I created a cohesive mini collage series using five types of papers I’ve made over … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! Handmade Paper from Recycled Paper in 4 Easy Steps One of the most satisfying things about being a mixed-media artist is discovering beauty in what others might discard. In this Tune in Tuesday, I spent an afternoon transforming old paper into gorgeous sheets of handmade paper, then experimented with three creative … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! Spin Your Way to Stunning Collage Papers There’s something so satisfying about revisiting a childhood memory and giving it an artistic upgrade. If you ever played with one of those spinner art kits as a kid, like I did, you’re going to love this grown-up version. In today’s demo, I’m … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! Textured Collage Papers with Balloons & Molding Paste I’ve been experimenting with some unusual tools lately, and this Tune in Tuesday demo might just be one of my favorite discoveries: using balloons, molding paste, and acrylic paint to create textured collage papers. Yes, balloons. When you under-inflate a balloon, it makes … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! In this week’s demo, I created one-of-a-kind stencils using a simple hot glue gun, then used those stencils to create beautifully layered collage papers. Glue gun stencils are not only fun to make, but they’re also incredibly versatile and endlessly reusable in your collage practice. The joy of glue gun stencils … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! There’s something magical about dendritic patterns. They look intricate and mysterious, like they took hours to make (but they’re super simple). In this Tune in Tuesday, I revisited one of my favorite techniques for creating dendritic collage papers. The best part? This version is even easier than the first time I … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! Have you ever wondered which tissue papers actually disappear into your collage layers and which ones stubbornly stay visible? I’ve been asking myself the same question for years. So I finally did something about it. In this Tune in Tuesday, I pulled out 13 different types of transparent and translucent papers. … Keep reading…
Click here to watch! I’m showing you how I used five types of collage papers, all taught in my last five Tune in Tuesday videos, to create two new collages that are harmonious to each other, and to the other 13 collages created in previous Tune In Tuesday demos. This process has become one of … Keep reading…