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I recently went away on a mini-vacation for my bir I recently went away on a mini-vacation for my birthday. I took my @qorwatercolors to play with back at my hotel for some downtime. All I wanted for my birthday this year was to get away, not cook or clean, do some arty-things (you probably saw some of what I did in my stories, but I'm going to post soon too!) and watercolor at a coffee shop (or in my hotel room!) While watercoloring, I remembered I had footage of panning and swatching these watercolors that I never posted! oops! As a YouTuber, I often record footage for "someday" ... and today's that day! My parents gifted me these QOR watercolors for my birthday a YEAR AGO but I haven't edited the video until now. Hop over to YouTube to see it (link in bio) These QOR watercolors are by @goldenpaints (my favorite acrylic paint) and are super vibrant. Swipe left to see a couple of the #hotelwatercolors I created last week. If you have any questions about panning watercolors, drop them below. I'd love to help! #nicolewatsonart #sharewithgolden #qorwatercolors #panningwatercolor #swatching #swatchingwatercolors #silverblackvelvet #silverblackvelvetbrush #meeden #meedenwatercolorpalette #satisfying #satisfyingvideos
Shhh! You didn't see it here! Just a little sneak Shhh! You didn't see it here! Just a little sneak peek of the lesson I created for this year's Gratutude Junk Journal class. Just wait until you see the other side.... but only if you sign up! 😉 Tomorrow is the *last day* to get a free class (GJJ 2017) with purchase of this year's class, and the 20% discount with code goes until the 31st. Swipe through the slides to see all the details - and sign up for the class with the link in my bio! #nicolewatsonart #gratitudejunkjournal2021 #gratitudejunkjournal #junkjournal #artclass #artjournalingclass #create #bethankful #artfoamies #istencils #sharewithgolden #goldensoflat #butterflygratitude
I am so excited to announce that Anna over at @pie I am so excited to announce that Anna over at @piececraftlove asked me to be her Mixed Media Creative Ambassador. Each month I will share a project using supplies you can purchase from Anna's online store. I even have a **DISCOUNT CODE** for you!! You don't even have to wait...you can use it now! (Seriously, get shopping!) Simply enter nicolesentme10 to receive 10% off your entire purchase OR, click the link in my bio and the code will apply automatically. Shipping is always free when you purchase $30 or more! #supportsmallbusiness #betterthanamazon Social media definately has its down sides.... but it has the amazing ability to connect us. Anna found me here on Instagram (just like many of you!) and we have enjoyed exchanging converstaions since. I was excited when I learned her headquarters are just outside of Houston, Texas, where I moved from. She always helps me with product questions and was a sponsor TWICE for #mixedmediamenagerie. Hop over to @piececraftlove and click on her blog to see the intro post she wrote about me. Thanks so much, Anna, for your sweet words. I look forward to working with you. #nicolewatsonart #pclcreativeambassador #pclmakersquad #piececraftlove
Hop over to YouTube (link in bio) to watch my 30 M Hop over to YouTube (link in bio) to watch my 30 Minute Journal Flip Through! I began this journal January 2020. We had moved to our new home about 6 months prior, and after all the packing and unpacking and general stress of moving, I had lost my creativity. Each dayI spent 30 minutes (or more) exercising, but I was not creating. Who does that? So, I added ART to my exercise routine and the 30 minute journal was created. I have worked in this journal off and on over the last two years. (Almost) every page also has its own video. Catch all the posts here on instagram with #nwa30min #nicolewatsonart #dylusionsjournal #flipthroughvideo #youtubeartist #artjournaling #artjournal #createeveryday #foitfortheprocess #COTFA #getmessyartjournal #getmessyartjournaling
I cannot believe this is the LAST PAGE in my 30 Mi I cannot believe this is the LAST PAGE in my 30 Minute Journal! I wanted to do something simple, that wrapped up the book in a way, so I chose this stencil and a rainbow of color to fill the page. Little did I know, I would fulfill the line of "i make mistakes beautiful" when I had to figure out what to do when my pan pastel got a little out of hand. Check out the messy process over on my YouTube channel (link in bio) Also, watch for a flip through of this journal really soon - there are a couple pages I didn't make videos for!! Surprise! #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #createeveryday #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #getmessy #goldenacrylics #stabiloall #markmaking #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #artfoamies #istencils #donnadowney #rainbow #panpastel #iamanartist
Happy October and #mixedmediamenagerie day! We ch Happy October and #mixedmediamenagerie day! We chose a fun color palette to create a magical page in our art journal this month using crackle paste, glitter, and a palette knife. While my page wasn't at all as magical as planned, in the end I declared that art is magical....even when it's not! After watching my video (on YouTube, link in bio), check out how @erin.decoste & @lauramixedmedia used the #strangecollectionofthings this month and then we challenge YOU to create with us! Use #mixedmediamenagerie here on instagram so we can see what you create. We hope you were inspired to play along! #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dinawakleymedia #rangerink #ranger_ink #dinawakleymediajournal #dinawakleymediajournalblueedition #createeveryday #artjournal #calledtobecreative #makeartdaily #artexploration #artistsoninstagram #artistsonyoutube #mixedmedia #artjournaling #collaboration #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #goldenacrylics #istencils #donnadowneystencil #artismagic #artismagical #cracklepastegolden #doitfortheprocess
Recently, I thought it would be fun to try wax sea Recently, I thought it would be fun to try wax seals on some of my journal page collages. Well, much to my surprise, @craspire reached out and wanted to send me some. They must have been inside my brain or something....haha. My first go at the wax seals was on a tag. You can see the whole process in one of my recent reels. And, catch the process of this page over on YouTube (link in bio) This time I used a different stamp - that is square! How fun! I think I'm going to need a few more of these, and well, Craspire has a million to choose from. It was really hard to decide which ones to pick out. If you've been wanting to try this too - hop over to their website http://www.craspire.com and shop! They have some amazing kits already put together and you just need to pick out a stamp or ten. Use code: nicolewatsonart5 for $5 off your $40 purchase. #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #createeveryday #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #markmaking #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #craspire #craspirewaxkit #istencils #leafdrawing #getmessyart #paynesgray
After my last crazy pages, I needed something a bi After my last crazy pages, I needed something a bit more simple and calm. I pulled out a stencil from Shawn Petite to use as my focal point on top this amazing french record/ledger paper. I can't wait to use more of it - it's so beautiful! Add some Payne's gray, mark making, and a collage tissue saying from #dinawakleymedia Process video posted on YouTube! (link in bio!) #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #createeveryday #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #stabiloall #markmaking #goldensoflat #sharewithgolden #dinawakleymedia #rangerink #shawnpetite #shawnpetitestencils
It's October First (WHAT??) October is my FAVORITE It's October First (WHAT??) October is my FAVORITE month. Fall, cooler temps, pumpkin everything, warm colors, the bridge between the holiday season....and my birthday month. PLUS...Registration opens today for Gratitude Junk Journal 2021!! And, here are a few *bonus* details! 🍁 Early Bird Special Register for the class using my link (in bio) and enter discount code JOY2021 to get 20% off the registration fee now through October 31!! 🍂 Early, Early Bird Special  Register before October 17 to receive Gratitude Junk Journal 2017 for FREE! #nicolewatsonart #gratitudejunkjournal2021 #gratitudejunkjournal #junkjournal #artclass #artjournalingclass #create #bethankful
I recently went away for a mini-vacation for my birthday. I took my QOR watercolors to play with back at my hotel for some downtime. All I wanted for my birthday was to get away, not cook or clean, do some arty-things and watercolor at a coffee shop (or in my hotel room!) Then I remembered I had footage of panning and swatching these watercolors that I never posted! oops! As a YouTuber, I often record footage for "someday" ... and today's that day! My parents gifted me these QOR watercolors for my birthday a YEAR AGO but I haven't edited the video until now. These QOR watercolors are by Golden (my favorite acrylic paint) and are super vibrant. Stay to the end to see a couple of the paintings I made in my hotel room last week. The swatches for my palette aren't in perfect order. I wasn't too worried about that, because I'll be adding to my collection and swatching again! If you have any questions about panning watercolors, drop them below. I'd love to help! SUPPLIES -QOR Watercolors 24 tube set https://amzn.to/3mhuT4B -MEEDEN tin and pans https://amzn.to/3b8LNvy -Strathmore watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3nsxNT4 -Strathmore watercolor journal https://amzn.to/3b4wKmT -Silver black velvet brush https://amzn.to/2ZgnYj0 -Rinse Well https://amzn.to/3Cf4QAg (amazon affiliate links, I earn a small percentage when you purchase. thank you!) ------------- Affiliate Links-------------- I earn a small percentage when you shop at the following, thank you for your support!! amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart (I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!) iStencils https://istencils.com?aff=7 (some of my favorite stencils are here!) ------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatsonart -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com #nicolewatsonart
QOR Watercolors - Panning & Swatching
YouTube Video UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A_QkW493sBFl4
I began this journal January 2020. We had moved to our new home about 6 months prior, and after all the packing and unpacking and general stress of moving, I had lost my creativity. Each day I spent 30 minutes (or more) exercising, but I was not creating. Who does that? So, I added ART to my exercise routine and the 30 minute journal was created. I have worked in this journal off and on over the last two years. (Almost) If there's a page you'd like to see more of, almost all of the pages have their own video! Check out the playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl7OQSCr2WNESSMCAXEsTX-g4q-Cqc5UV Thank you for watching, and enjoy! 30 Minute Journal Supplies ***Hop over to see lists of supplies including one of most of the supplies I've used for my 30 minute journal.*** https://amzn.to/3CyeTB4 As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage of sales from qualifying purchases at my shop and the links below. ------------- Affiliate Links-------------- I earn a small percentage when you shop at the following, thank you for your support!! amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart (I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!) iStencils https://istencils.com?aff=7 (some of my favorite stencils are here!) ------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatsonart -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com #nicolewatsonart
30 Minute Art Exercise - Art Journal Flip Through!
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I cannot believe this is the LAST PAGE in my 30 Minute Journal! I wanted to do something simple, that wrapped up the book in a way, so I chose this stencil and a rainbow of color to fill the page. Little did I know, I would fulfill the line of "i make mistakes beautiful" when I had to figure out what to do when my pan pastel got a little out of hand. thanks for following along on my 30 minute journey! If you missed one, you can find the complete playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl7OQSCr2WNESSMCAXEsTX-g4q-Cqc5UV Also, watch for a flip through of this journal really soon - there are a couple pages I didn't make videos for!! Surprise! -----supplies used----- --square dylusions journal https://amzn.to/3wqBM5u --gesso https://amzn.to/3bSAoAR --matte medium https://amzn.to/3bRqsaS --golden so flat naphthol pink https://amzn.to/3urH80I --golden heavy body fluorescent orange yellow https://amzn.to/39PjEJw --golden so flat cobalt teal https://amzn.to/3F5aS8n --golden so flat turquoise https://amzn.to/2WsKq7r --golden so flat fluorescent violet https://amzn.to/39VYYQ5 --pan pastel pearl medium black course (it has sparkles!) https://amzn.to/3olQfit --bombay india ink (black) https://amzn.to/39Pwrf3 --fixative https://amzn.to/3zWFJAt --light molding paste https://amzn.to/3DfKhnJ --palette knives https://amzn.to/3kVTqLw --i am an artist stencil https://istencils.com/dd-068-artist-stencil/?aff=7 ------------- Affiliate Links-------------- I earn a small percentage when you shop at the following, thank you for your support!! amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart (I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!) iStencils https://istencils.com?aff=7 (some of my favorite stencils are here!) ------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatsonart -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com #nicolewatsonart
30 Minute Art Exercise - i am an artist - 10.8.21 FINAL PAGE!!
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Happy October and #mixedmediamenagerie day! We chose a fun color palette to create a magical page in our art journal this month using crackle paste, glitter, and a palette knife. While my page wasn't at all as magical as planned, in the end I declared that art is magical....even when it's not! After watching my video, check out how @Erin DeCoste & @LauraMixedMedia used the #strangecollectionofthings this month and then we challenge YOU to create with us! We hope you were inspired to play along! Use #mixedmediamenagerie on instagram so we can see what you create. Laura's Video: https://youtu.be/mYt4DL6ZCTY Erin's Video: https://youtu.be/dSoCRXht5h4 We look forward to seeing how you interoperate this month's challenge! ---OCTOBER'S STRANGE COLLECTION OF THINGS-- Colors: green, purple, black, orange Supplies: crackle paste, glitter, palette knife Theme: magic Substrate: Dina Wakley Media journal, blue edition Ephemera Drop: Erin --OTHER SUPPLIES-- (I earn a small percentage from your sales shopping at the links thank you for your support!) iStencils -- mini numbers repeat https://istencils.com/dd-072-mini-numbers-repeat-stencil/?aff=7 Dina Wakley Media Journal https://amzn.to/3ibq2jy Gesso https://amzn.to/3ipDVuP Matte Medium https://amzn.to/3ccTHVG Ultra Thick Gel Medium https://amzn.to/3yZbJ7C Black Spray Paint https://amzn.to/36e8Pip Crackle Paste https://amzn.to/3BlZmmQ Palette Knives https://amzn.to/2VArmU4 bombay india ink (black) https://amzn.to/3Dz8d6a bombay india ink (orange) https://amzn.to/3mtDWhu FW Ink (purple lake) https://amzn.to/2YmsmML FW Ink (fluorescent green) https://amzn.to/3ldCqke tiny attacher (stapler) https://amzn.to/3BzTRRv fineline bottle https://amzn.to/2YnBu3V catalyst tool https://amzn.to/3uPl6p2 palette paper https://amzn.to/3iBQ4vI Golden Acrylic Paint (so flat) --fluorescent violet https://amzn.to/38uzfh2 -black https://amzn.to/3kKsA7M Golden Acrylic (heavy body) --fluorescent green https://amzn.to/3mxzpKS --medium voilet Art Foamies - stamp by donna downey MIXED MEDIA MENAGERIE STOREFRONT https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart?listId=2TSJY2EKDR277&ref=idea_share_inf (I earn a small percentage from your sales shopping at the link above, thank you for your support!) ------------- Affiliate Links-------------- I earn a small percentage when you shop at the following, thank you for your support!! amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart (I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!) iStencils https://istencils.com?aff=7 (some of my favorite stencils are here!) ------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatsonart -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com #nicolewatsonart
Mixed Media Menagerie Challenge - October 2021- Nicole Watson Art
YouTube Video UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A_mvH6M2-wXyE
Recently, I thought it would be fun to try wax seals on some of my journal page collages. Well, much to my surprise, Craspire reached out and wanted to send me some. They must have been inside my brain or something....haha. My first go at the wax seals was on a tag. You can see the whole process over on Instagram my reel or a shorter version here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4EE2AQWzjvc This time I used a different stamp - that is square! How fun! I think I'm going to need a few more of these, and well, Craspire has a million to choose from. It was really hard to decide which ones to pick out. If you've been wanting to try this too - hop over to their website http://www.craspire.com and shop! They have some amazing kits already put together and you just need to pick out a stamp or ten. Use code: nicolewatsonart5 for $5 off your $40 purchase. -----supplies used----- --square dylusions journal https://amzn.to/3wqBM5u --gesso https://amzn.to/3bSAoAR --matte medium https://amzn.to/3bRqsaS --golden so flat payne's gray https://amzn.to/2VWc6kN --golden so flat raw umber https://amzn.to/3AL2LLn --golden so flat cobalt teal https://amzn.to/3F5aS8n --charcoal pencil https://amzn.to/3mhVhtT --bombay india ink (sepia) https://amzn.to/3mdYydx --liquitex spray paint (black) https://amzn.to/39XvK32 -art is script stencil https://istencils.com/art-is-script-stencil-dd-119/?aff=7 -fibers are from Wicked Paper Treasures shop on Instagram craspire links kit (burner, wax, etc) https://www.craspire.com/products/sealing-wax-diy-cp0003-35 stamp https://www.craspire.com/products/stamp-collection-wax-stamps-ajew-wh0108-442?_pos=4&_sid=c674d3aab&_ss=r&variant=40423271268513 handle https://www.craspire.com/collections/stamp-handles/products/stamp-collection-stamp-handles-ajew-wh0113-81c ------------- Affiliate Links-------------- I earn a small percentage when you shop at the following, thank you for your support!! amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart (I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!) iStencils https://istencils.com?aff=7 (some of my favorite stencils are here!) ------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatsonart -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: Royalty Free Music from www.bensound.com #nicolewatsonart
30 Minute Art Exercise - sealed with wax - 10.4.21 featuring craspire
YouTube Video UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A_rKczzS6pc7k
After my last crazy pages, I needed something a bit more simple and calm. I pulled out a stencil from @Shawn Petite to use as my focal point on top this amazing french record/ledger paper. I can't wait to use more of it - it's so beautiful! Add some Payne's gray, mark making, and a collage tissue saying from @Dina Wakley -------- ****30 minute art exercise rules **** --create a journal page for 30 minutes --use supplies on desk or within reach --publish to YouTube --post on instagram ***I am so excited to share my amazon store front with you! Hop over to see lists of supplies including one of most of the supplies I've used for my 30 minute journal.*** https://amzn.to/3CyeTB4 As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage of sales from qualifying purchases at my shop and the links below. -----supplies used----- --square dylusions journal https://amzn.to/3wqBM5u --gesso https://amzn.to/3bSAoAR --matte medium https://amzn.to/3bRqsaS --stabilo all graphite https://amzn.to/2XW1YJA --stabilo all black https://amzn.to/3jSin9d --golden so flat payne's gray https://amzn.to/2VWc6kN --golden so flat raw umber https://amzn.to/3AL2LLn --golden so flat cobalt teal https://amzn.to/3F5aS8n --dina wakley media tissue https://amzn.to/3igCRsh --foam applicator https://amzn.to/3F7p14W stencil by @Shawn Petite artfoamie by @Balzer Designs ------------- Affiliate Links-------------- I earn a small percentage when you shop at the following, thank you for your support!! amazon storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart (I have lots of fun lists of supplies here!) iStencils https://istencils.com?aff=7 (some of my favorite stencils are here!) ------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatsonart -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: YouTube Music Library #nicolewatsonart
30 Minute Art Exercise - tell your own story - 10.2.21
YouTube Video UCC_y1E34OlRMFO43VQPwx-A_Qe__LkknQZA
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