Category Archives: Tutorial

A background so easy a child can do it

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Casey

I had my daughter help me with this one. Step 1:  Choose three or four different acrylic colors. Step 2:  Drop 5-10 drops of paint onto your art journaling paper that has been primed with gesso. Step 3:  Use your brayer … Continue reading →

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Layering with Tissue Paper

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Casey

Step 1   Prime your art journal pages with white gesso (not shown). Step 2 With Modpodge or gel medium, glue down ordinary colored tissue paper in the design of your choice and seal with a layer of gel medium.  Don’t … Continue reading →

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Evolution of an Art Journal Page

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Casey

Layer 1 – I always use gesso to prime the pages. Layer 2 – Artfully arrange and adhere ephemera (scrapbooking papers, ticket stubs, stickers, postcards) with glue.  I used artist’s gel medium to glue the paper down and then spread … Continue reading →

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