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DecoArt Dimensional Effects in Abstract Art

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  I have a couple awesome mini canvases for you today, one of them bright green in honor of St. Patrick's Day.  :)  I created them with DecoArt dimensional effects paste.  The consistency of this texture paste is…
Resin and Paper

"Forces of Nature"- using a make-up dauber to create abstract pieces

I've been experimenting with different tools and mediums lately because I'm setting up some workshops and I want to find the best tools to create easily understood and mimicked techniques.  This is one of the best canvases from these experiments,…
abstract painting tutorial

Abstract painting- "Master Plan"

Ok, confession time- this had been a rough week.  I won't go into all the details, but suffice it to say that the past few days have not been pleasant.  So, I headed to my studio and started painting.  I had no idea what I was doing, I just…
messy mixed media

Small & Messy Mixed Media Quilling Art

I don't usually have time to make 2 videos in one week, but I've been trying recently to come up with some quick, simple projects that can be completed in just a few hours (including drying time).  This one is super simple and small, but such…
splatter collage with chipboard and stamped images

Mixed Media Splatter Collage- "Organized Chaos"

Happy New Year!  Who's up for a steampunk splatter collage?  :)  I had such an amazing Christmas holiday, but I have to say that I'm glad the time has come to refocus and get back to work.  I have so many goals to accomplish this year, and…
mixed media snowflake art

Mixed Media Snowflake Commission

I was approached by a friend of mine a couple weeks ago about doing a commission for her wedding anniversary.  She asked for two things- shades of blue in her wedding colors, and snowflakes.  I drew up a few sketches, and once we decided on…