How to Build Skill using Mixed Media
Does mixed media hide an artist’s lack of skill? It can be a go-to crutch for artists seeking to build skill who are afraid to draw from observation and even scarier, show that work to others. “I may not be good at drawing but I can…” And yet, the strongest mixed...Intuition AND planning help your Art
To what degree should you plan and prepare the art you create on the pages of your altered book? I see the amazing benefits of altered books and art journals as a space for creative play and self-discovery. I don’t see a lot of tools on refining artist skill and voice...Creative Spirit Rebecca Mitchell Kelada
Rebecca Mitchell Kelada is from a family of artists–painters, sculptors, photographers, and writers–and she holds an MFA in Poetry from the University of Washington. In 2011, after her mother, Surel Mitchell passed away, Kelada founded Surel’s Place,...Tips and Tricks: Preparing the Pages of Your Altered Book
This week I show you a tool I use that you likely have in your home… but don’t use it for art. I find this super helpful for preparing pages of my altered book art. Discover two mediums you can use to prepare your pages and this easy and affordable tool today: “Use...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
Confidently use value to improve your art
If you want to draw or paint anything you want, understanding value is a MUST.
Sharpen your Skills: Understanding Value includes:
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