Explore Endless Artistic Possibilities with Stencils

I’m thrilled to introduce my latest project—an eight-piece stencil collection! These stencils, designed in collaboration with Joggles, are perfect for adding that unique, creative touch to your mixed-media artwork. They’re versatile, easy to use, and can serve as finishing touch for your collage art (what I originally created them to do) or as the base … Keep reading…

Master the Art of Washable Glue Resist for Collage

Watch HERE! This technique offers a fresh twist on the traditional glue resist paper I’ve shared before. I’d like to give a special thanks to artist Jane Dunnewold, whose demo inspired me to try it myself. While I’ve added a few personal touches, the core method is hers. For this demo, the supplies are quite … Keep reading…

10 Unique Ways to Create Coffee-Stained Collage Papers

Watch HERE! In this episode of Tune In Tuesday, you’ll discover 10 methods for creating collage papers using a simple yet versatile ingredient—coffee. Coffee-stained papers add warmth and depth to your artwork and are perfect for a range of projects, from junk journaling to advanced collage techniques. Obviously, the star of the show is instant … Keep reading…

Create a Cohesive Mini-series from 5 Different Types of Collage Papers

Watch Art Demo HERE After conducting YouTube art demos with five different collage paper techniques, I create a mini-series from those five papers, which this time included papers made with rolling pins, glue resist, vegetables and fruits, bubbles (using a new technique), and water and paint-activated (videos all linked below). The two collage created for … Keep reading…

Glue Resist Art: Step-by-Step with Gloss Medium and Stencils

Discover the secret to perfect glue resist collage papers Watch Art Demo HERE I want to share an exciting technique that will add a unique flair to your mixed media projects: a glue resist technique using gloss medium and your favorite stencils. The star of the show today is gloss medium which I dispense from … Keep reading…

Create Beautiful Collage Papers Using Simple Bathroom Tiles

How to use bathroom tiles from the hardware store to create collage papers Watch Art Demo HERE Love collage but have papers you’re not crazy about? Here’s the solution – Tiles from the hardware store, one of my favorite layering techniques. Start by buying a single sheet of tile without the grout in it. This … Keep reading…

Transforming My Art Studio: A Journey from Mess to Masterpiece

Simple Solutions for Organizing Your Art Supplies Click HERE to watch! Before diving into the studio tour, join me as I tidy up my messy space, with art supplies scattered everywhere from previous Tune In Tuesday demos! My Must-Have Organizational Tools: Rolling Drawers from Michael’s: These versatile drawers come in sets of five and lock … Keep reading…

How to Use Water and Paint for Stunning Collage Papers

Learn to create stunning collage papers by water-activating all types of paint Watch Art Demo HERE I’m excited to share how you can use water to activate many types of paints to create unpredictable and color-rich collage papers. This technique works best with mineral paper, yupo paper, and good old watercolor paper. As for types … Keep reading…

Create Monoprints with Fruits and Vegetables

Click HERE to watch! A quick tutorial on using a rainbow of groceries to make collage papers! In this Tune In Tuesday, I shared a fun way to create monoprint collage papers using fruits and vegetables. Ever since I saw @margarts on Instagram using a pear to make monoprints, I’ve been itching to try it … Keep reading…