A fresh seasonal palette meets playful collage, acrylic paint, and expressive mark-making. Watch September's colors come together in a richly layered mixed media art journal page.
Not all tissue paper behaves the same! Explore three different tissue paper types and discover how each holds up when used in mixed media art.
Five vibrant colors, endless creative possibilities! Watch turquoise, magenta, yellow, orange, and green come together in a bold, playful mixed media art journal page.
A bright summer color palette and a blank page full of possibilities! Watch playful collage, acrylic paint, and expressive marks come together in July's mixed media challenge.
Collage, acrylic paint, playful stencils, and expressive marks come together in Nope, Not Today! Enjoy a colorful, start-to-finish mixed media art transformation.
Discover 8 more creative ways to add texture to mixed media art using one medium and two simple tools or objects. Unexpected tools, playful results, and plenty of layered goodness!
Ready for some texture play? Explore 12 mixed media techniques using one medium and two simple tools or objects to create bold patterns, organic marks, and beautiful dimension.
Who says art tools have to come from an art store? Explore 10 playful mixed media texture techniques using one medium and two simple, everyday objects.
Creating texture doesn't have to be complicated! Discover 12 beginner-friendly mixed media techniques using just one medium and one simple tool for playful, expressive results.
Sometimes a little creative time is exactly what we need. Join me for some relaxing coloring and a conversation about creativity, stress relief, and giving ourselves permission to slow down.
Bring a little sunshine to your art table! Create a warm, layered art journal page filled with cheerful yellows, playful texture, paint splatters, and expressive marks.
Bring a little autumn indoors! Watch real dried leaves, soft stamping, collage, and earthy fall colors come together in this peaceful, nature-inspired mixed media art journal spread.
Explore Journey to Self, an expressive mixed media art collection celebrating the many layers of womanhood through vibrant colors, rich textures, and personal discovery.
From colorful custom tissue paper to a finished floral art journal page! Watch playful collage, painted flowers, and expressive marks bring this layered creation to life.
Made your own custom tissue paper but not sure what to do with it? Explore 5 playful ways to use those colorful sheets in mixed media art and art journaling.
Turn ordinary tissue paper into four unique mixed media designs! Explore colorful layers, playful marks, and creative techniques in this full-length tutorial featuring step-by-step instruction and high-speed inspiration.
Plain tissue paper, meet color and creativity! Watch two unique custom tissue paper designs come together through playful layers, expressive marks, and mixed media supplies.
Three issues in a row! Take a peek at my latest mixed media art feature in Somerset Studio Magazine and celebrate another exciting creative milestone with me.
Twice in a row! My mixed media artwork has been published again in Somerset Studio Magazine. Come celebrate this exciting milestone and take a peek at the May issue!
A creative dream come true! My mixed media artwork has been published in Somerset Studio Magazine for the very first time. Come celebrate this special artist milestone with me!
In this quick, high-speed video, I’m sharing a peek at my 2023 debut in Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine — a first for me, and such a joyful moment in my creative journey.
A second feature in GreenCraft magazine! Take a quick peek inside the 2021 publication celebrating sustainable creativity, imaginative projects, and the joy of handmade art.
A creative throwback to 2018! Take a quick peek inside GreenCraft magazine and celebrate my very first published feature in this inspiring handmade art publication.
From layered collage to two colorful Violet-backed Starlings! Watch this mixed media art journal page come together with hand-painted birds, decorative napkins, and playful paint splatters.
Florals, vintage text, bold color, and playful layers! Watch a vibrant mixed media collage come together from start to finish using acrylic paint, stencils, and washi tape.
Paper, embroidery, and a real magnolia leaf! Explore a minimalist mixed media project that combines modern paper shapes, natural textures, and delicate hand stitching.
Turn paper scraps into a little book full of surprises! Create a handmade mini junk journal featuring creative folds, hidden pockets, layered tags, and playful embellishments.
What happens when watercolor meets embroidery? Explore three creative designs combining flowing abstract watercolor backgrounds with simple hand stitching for beautiful texture and dimension.
What if your artwork could change whenever you wanted? Create an interactive floral mixed media piece with a layered background and movable paper flowers and leaves.
Florals, expressive portraiture, and a splash of spring color! Watch a mixed media art journal page unfold with layered collage, a hand-painted female portrait, and acrylic ink details.
Watch a soulful female portrait emerge from a colorful floral collage! This high-speed mixed media process combines painted portraiture, layered papers, washi tape, and expressive splatters.
Come flip through my very first completed mixed media art journal! Explore colorful pages, expressive layers, creative experiments, and all the wonderfully imperfect moments in between.
A little grunge meets a softer side of mixed media! Watch a female portrait emerge from a moody, textured floral collage in this high-speed art journal process.
Ever wonder what’s inside a mixed media artist’s treasure chest? Curious what's in my mixed media art supply collection? Take a peek at the favorite tools and creative essentials I reach for again and again in my artwork and art journals.
Can you create an expressive portrait using only craft acrylic paints? Absolutely! Explore a playful, colorful approach to portrait painting without expensive supplies or complicated techniques.
From simple collage to richly textured artwork! Watch cardstock, acrylic ink, fabric, gesso, and playful mark-making come together in a colorful art journal page featuring a whimsical bird.
Give ordinary acrylic paint a little extra personality! Explore five easy texture techniques for adding movement, dimension, and expressive details to your mixed media art and art journal pages.
Bring the warmth of autumn to your art journal! Watch a layered mixed media page unfold with earthy acrylic colors, vintage collage, playful marks, and hand-painted fall flowers.
Create a colorful mixed media butterfly art journal page! Follow along as we combine collage, watercolor gels, acrylic paint, gesso, and hand-painted botanical details.
Every creative space starts somewhere! Take a peek at the early construction of my new art studio and the meaningful journey of rebuilding after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.
In this tutorial, I’m walking you through one of my absolute favorite tissue paper techniques — and I just know you’re going to fall in love with it too. This method is quick, joyful, and perfect for adding delicious texture, personal flair, and expressive layers to your next art journal page or collage.
One sheet of paper, so many creative possibilities! Watch a simple piece of paper become a playful mini book filled with folds, colorful collage, and expressive layers.
Turn ordinary tissue paper into four unique collage papers using stamps and ink! A simple, playful technique for creating your own decorative layers for mixed media art.
Beautiful patterns, bold colors, and endless collage possibilities! Take a peek at my latest decorative napkin finds and discover why I love these little treasures for mixed media art.
Calling all stamp lovers! Come take a peek at my newest Rubber Dance mixed media stamps, filled with playful patterns, beautiful details, and possibilities for your next creative adventure.
Hummingbirds, butterflies, florals, and glorious color! Come take a peek at Graphic 45's Flights of Fancy paper collection and gather a little inspiration for your next creative project.
Faces have stories to tell! Explore expressive mixed media portrait painting in this approachable tutorial focused on personality, emotion, and creating faces without the pressure of perfection.
Let the color do its thing! Explore vibrant acrylic ink techniques for creating expressive, fluid mixed media backgrounds filled with movement, energy, and unexpected little surprises.
Two beautiful card styles, one simple medium! Explore easy watercolor greeting card ideas that are colorful, beginner-friendly, and perfect for adding a handmade touch to any occasion.
Six little birds, each bursting with color and personality! Enjoy a relaxing, high-speed watercolor painting process filled with whimsical details, playful brushstrokes, and nature-inspired creativity.
A little paper, a little paint, and a beautiful floral finish! Create an easy mixed media collage with simple layers and a stamped, hand-painted flower.
Another blank page? Not for long! Explore a second beginner-friendly collage technique for building expressive mixed media backgrounds using simple supplies, playful shapes, and color.
Staring at a blank page? Grab some cardstock and an old magazine! Learn an easy collage technique for creating a colorful mixed media background with everyday paper scraps.
Bring a little nature-inspired calm to your art table! Create a beautiful blue mixed media collage using colorful cardstock, patterned papers, acrylic paint, and simple layering techniques.
Who knew ordinary tissue paper could add so much texture? Explore an easy mixed media technique for creating dimensional layers and bringing extra depth to your artwork.
What exactly is gesso, and why do mixed media artists use it? Discover what this versatile art supply does and how to start incorporating it into your creative projects.
Perfectly imperfect and full of personality! Watch a distressed mixed media background come together with playful mark-making, expressive details, and a little creative freedom.
A little edgy, a little floral, and wonderfully layered! Watch scraps, bold color, and handmade circle embellishments come together in this garden rose-inspired mixed media background.
Let's make those roses bloom with color! Explore beginner-friendly Distress Oxide Ink techniques for creating beautiful multi-colored floral elements and richly layered mixed media backgrounds.
One more way to play with circles! Watch Distressed Circles Technique #4 come together in this quick, high-speed process for creating handmade mixed media collage embellishments.
Same playful circles, a whole new approach! Explore Technique #3 and discover another creative way to combine texture, pattern, and layers into unique mixed media collage embellishments.
Color, layers, and playful marks! Explore Distressed Circles Technique #2 and discover how to create expressive handmade embellishments for art journals, collage projects, and greeting cards.
Small circles, big creative possibilities! Discover an easy way to turn scraps and paint into textured, distressed circle embellishments for your mixed media art and collage projects.
