Today I thought we could have a play with the whole art journal or mixed media project making process and turn it on it’s head! Reverse it! Make the page backwards! Ok, so what I really mean is let’s just start with the focal image and see how we can make the art from there. What steps will we need to do and how can we build the piece with an image in mind but not the final project in mind?
Intrigued? Then watch the video below, try it yourself and share the results with me over on social media. I’m @kimdellow on Instagram!
Oh and by the way, the Hare stamp is a DIY craft foam stamp and you can make one yourself. I have a template for you to download and an in-depth ‘how-to make’ video when you join either the Art Explorers or Process Addicts tier on Patreon.
(Not sure what Patreon is then watch this short video explainer!)
VIDEO: How To Start A Page From The Focal Image
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Kim Dellow’s DIY Hare Template (and how to video) to make your own stamp is over on Patreon for Art Explorers and above.
Faber-Castell Mixed Media paper 250gsm
Ranger Archival Ink (Watering can)
Schmincke Horadam Watercolor Paint (I’m using the leather case limited edition set but I have linked to Schmincke Horadam paints)
Jackson’s Art Raven mop brush size 0 and 10/0
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II crayons
Daler-Rowney System 3 Paint (Titanium White)
Daler-Rowney System 3 Brush (size 4 or 6 round brush)
palette
water spritzer
If you enjoyed that video then there are two free art classes that you will want to take today! First is my paper doodles project that is a great way to free yourself up with your art.
And then I have a fun step by step mixed media project that takes you through all the layers from start to finish to build an art journal page or a mixed media project.
Have fun making art today!
Kim
Great video thank you Kim for the inspiration
Hare we go!
Thank you Caroline, I am glad you enjoyed it and I love the title suggestion!