Pretty flowersĀ mixed mediaĀ tutorial
What do you do when you have pages in your journal covered in paint and ink?
You just start a new page spread of course!
Here are the steps I took for this pretty flowers mixed media page spread:
- I started on my flowers mixed media spread with pagesĀ already full of leftover paint and stamp prints from previous painterly adventures so I already had a background to play with, yippee!
- I decided to add a little texture to it by using a pretty ‘Moroccan tiles’ pattern from a napkin. I removed the backing layers untilĀ I was left with the slightly transparent printed layer.
- I tore some pieces by hand, removing the edges so I didn’t get any straight lines (to be fair, the paper is so thin at that stage that straight lines may not even show through once glued!).
- I applied gel medium below the paper pieces to glue them, and on top to seal them. Loving the funky design already!
- Next I applied some light green paint, then mauve then hot pink to bring everything together and add gorgeous colours…
- Using a texture sheet with various patterns on it (and some ink), I created interestingĀ elements by pressing it onto my pages in different sections.
- A little more paint, this time light turquoise…
- Then some really fine script using a Carabelle Studio stamp (see below for where to buy it from). Love how it gives you the idea of secret letters written in the background without being legible!
- Now let’s get to the focal points: pretty flowers! I created them with a stencil and some white gesso to make sure they would pop from the page, without feeling too separated from the background.
- Using a white gel pen I added a little more definition to the flowers by hand drawing thin stems and leaves – there are there without being the first thing you notice…
- … And the special quote by Henri Matisse *There Are Always Flowers for Those Who Want to See Them* (so true and beautifully said!) using a black marker pen.
- My art journal spread didn’t need much to feel complete so I did was add gold paint fairly thick around the edges and in the centre of the flower for a little shine and… Voila! š
I really love it! It feels fresh and happy at the same time š
Watch the video tutorial below and let me know your thoughts a comment below (scroll down to the bottom of the page) as I always love to hear from you!
With love and sunshine,
Mimi Bondi
Art supplies used:
(click on blue links if you want to buy the same ones)
- Morrocan Tiles napkin
- Liquitex Gel Medium Matte
- Liquitex Basics Acrylic in Brilliant Yellow Green, Light Blue Violet, Quinacridone Magenta, Light Blue Permanent
- Makeup sponges
- Carabelle Studio Polyzen 1 Texture Plate
- Carabelle Studio Circles Text Stamp
- Tsukineko StazOn Stone Gray Ink Pad
- MMS Blooms stencil
- Pebeo Studio Acrylic Iridescent Paint Gold
- Sakura Gelly Roll Pen White Medium
- I used a Black Posca pen but I also recommend the Black Sharpie Paint Marker Extra Fine
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Great page, would love to know where you got that ruler. I love it…
Glad you enjoyed it Marianne! I’ve had that ruler for SO MANY years, I’m sorry I don’t remember where it was from š
Actually, I do have your book already! I’m pretty sure I discovered your book before I found this blog, in fact.
So happy to hear you found me Heather! The WWW is a BIG place haha š I hope you’re in the FB support group in case you have questions about the tutorials or want to show your work related to the tutorials/book š xx
I love this piece! I love the colors and textures, I love the quote, and most of all I love your clear directions and demonstration. I feel like I could try to do my own similar piece following your techniques. Thank you so much for sharing! I look forward every week to seeing your tutorials. š
I am so glad you feel more confident now to have a go Heather! If you love my teaching style and want to learn mixed media quickly (and easily), please check out my book and e-course http://mimibondi.com/beginner-mixed-media-book-videos š Thank you for your support xx
Beautiful journal page
Thanks so much Bernadette!
That is so pretty mimi, you make it look so easy! Xx
Thanks so much Yvonne, I promise you can do that too! That’s what my No Shenanigans book & e-course are about, to show you in micro detail what to do every step of the way! Please do check it out if you haven’t already http://mimibondi.com/beginner-mixed-media-book-videos as it would make me so happy to be able to help you on your creative journey š