How to Make Decorative Paper

I'm having a hell of a time coming up with a color theme for Miss July. Can you believe that? Ultimately these girls become exactly what they want to become and I'm afraid I'm just along for the ride. Creativity at its finest, eh?

make your own mixed media paper

The yellow was easy. Thankfully we both agreed on that. After a day spent perfecting a blue toile pattern, it became clear it wasn't going to happen. Back to the drawing board with me. What a drag!

Think outside the box! Make your own paper came the voice from within. So I got out a fresh sheet of paper, some paint, a rubber stamp and voila! All is right with the world again.

Mixed Media Art ~ Creating a collage painting on wood panel

Mixed media art has been such fun for me especially the creation of this collage painting on wood panel entitled "Sabine." The creation of this piece was all about the process and for the first time I was not in a hurry to get to an outcome. I took my time, learned, played and most of all, I had fun!

"Sabine"
Prints Available on Etsy

I put together a video of the progression of the piece. You can watch various stages of both the drawing and the painting process. I hope you enjoy.