A little collage, some beautiful layers of color, and a hand-painted butterfly to bring everything together!

In this mixed media art journal tutorial, I'll guide you through creating a richly layered page, beginning with a simple cardstock collage background. From there, we'll explore watercolor gels, acrylic paint, gesso, and Distress Spray Stain to introduce color, texture, and movement before adding hand-painted greenery and a delicate butterfly as our focal point.

Whether you love butterfly art, enjoy experimenting with different mixed media supplies, or are looking for fresh art journal inspiration, this project is a lovely opportunity to explore how individual layers can work together to create something expressive and personal.