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I started making Mother's Day and Father's day car I started making Mother's Day and Father's day cards after doing the math of how expensive cards were as a newlywed (As I had just gained more parents and grandparents!). This year I was not feeling overly creative...and then I glanced over at my latest #mixedmediamenagerie spread. The collage I created in the center was perfect to recreate for little fun pieces of art to send out. These are almost exact to the original, except I added some spray painted stencil on deli paper from @istencilsonline. I just love that text stencil behind the flower I drew and painted. I also added a backing to the flashcard with some stampin up cardstock and a single flower. (You can see how I created the original over on my YouTube channel, link in bio! For the May mixed media menagerie challenge!) . #nicolewatsonart #collage #atc #Mothersdaycards #istencils #fwink #stampersanonymous #timholtz
I was so excited (and nervous!) when I was asked t I was so excited (and nervous!) when I was asked to paint these two homes for a mother's day gift. I've only painted local Austin area homes handed off from my hands to the recepient, so I think I held my breath the entire time these made their way from my studio to the eastern US. These houses hold so many memories - and it was so sweet the ones shared with me before painting them. It is such an honor and a gift to caputre a watercolor version of homes, whether full of memories or just beginning. My client found me through @loverenovations posting the watercolors her husband commissioned me to paint for a Christmas gift. Thanks so much Amanda for sharing your paintings!! It was definately special to paint a new style of home from the typical Texas house! I loved capturing all the unique shrubs and landscape around the white house. The cute 2-story home with the front porch reminded me so much of my grandparents' northern Minnesota house. My grandparents had a large watercolored version of their house on the wall and I often stared at it as a young girl - never imaging I'd also be painting these some day. What a fun memory! Thanks for the honor of capturing these homes. It is never lost on me the gift that it is to be trusted to create for someone else. . ... #nicolewatsonart #nicolewatsonartwchouse #housewatercolor #watercolorhouseportrait #watercolorhousepainting #watercolor #artphilosophy #artphilosophyco #artphilosophyconfections
Hello! Today I'm the guest artist for @artfoamies. Hello! Today I'm the guest artist for @artfoamies. Don't you just love it when your vision turns out even better than you planned? Going into creating these pages, I had two ideas in mind. First, I wanted to use the ArtFoamies butterfly wings as flaps to tuck little words under and second, I wanted to use the saying "use your wings" on the pages. How I would achieve this, completely surprised me as my color palette and layout were very different in my mind! Hop over to my YouTube channel (link in bio) to see how I used FIVE different ArtFoamie sets and then click the link to the artfoamies blog to read about my process and inspiration behind this page that brings me so much joy! #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #creativeprocess #createeveryday #livecolorfully #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #artfoamies #dinawakleymedia #useyourwings #dinawakleymediaacrylic #burlapjournalpage #balzerdesigns #donnadowney #butterfly #butterflies
It's #mixedmediamenagerie time! You "MAY" (get it? It's #mixedmediamenagerie time! You "MAY" (get it??) have noticed the April videos were missing...we decided to change our schedule a tiny bit to make things a little less confusing. We moved the last week of April video to the first Wednesday of May. Now, the entire challenge will be in the month of May. (more information in instastories). This month's challenge was to use cool colors, a toothbrush, texture stamp and paint markers to create pages that reflected the theme of rain. (link in bio to my video!) Speaking of paint pens.... we have our first official sponsor! @artistro.artsupplies sent us paint pens to use in this month's challenge. Check out how @lauramixedmedia & @erin.decoste used these pens. We also gave our winner for the March challenge a set of these pens along with the ephemera pack. I used the ephemera pack, cool colors with Dina Wakley acrylic and FW ink to create my rain drop pages. To finish, I topped the denim page front and back with collages...but what you don't see or hear is that I actually created these pages during a 3-day rain storm! How fun was it to create about rain while it was raining outside my studio window! Now, we challenge YOU to create a rain-themed page this month. Post your creation using our strange collection of things + your own ephemera by the last Wednesday of the month on instagram using the #mixedmediamenagerie hashtag. OH, and to help you out...Artistro provided a coupon code for you to order a set of paint pens! Enter 10MMM on their website artistro.com for 10% off your order! YAY! We look forward to seeing how you interoperate this month's challenge! And, if you want to use any of the supplies I did, check out my amazon store front! (link in bio) ... #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dinawakleymedia #rangerink #ranger_ink #dinawakleymediajournal #dinawakleymediajournalblueedition #astrangecollectionofthings #stabiloall #createeveryday #artjournal #calledtobecreative #makeartdaily #artexploration #artistsoninstagram #artistsonyoutube #mixedmedia #artjournaling #collaboration #liquitexspraypaint #delipaper #stabilo #artistro #fwink #aprilshowersbringmayflowers #rainisjustconfettifromthesky
A new 30 minute spread and a little quick announce A new 30 minute spread and a little quick announcement. I opened up my amazon storefront this week, so if you'd like to try the YUMMY spray paint or any of the other supplies I've constantly reached for on my 30 minute journey, there is a list of (most) of them at my storfront (link in bio!) There is also a link to iStencils, my most reached for and favorite stencils. I apprecite your support so much! I've been working a lot behind the scenes over here...and I can't wait to share more soon. Now, onto the page...Of course I had to play with the big number @artfoamies for the right side of this spread! After adding a little grunge, I wanted to soften the page with a flower, so I used deli paper, spray paint and this stencil from @istencilsonline. Then, when I was editing the video (on YouTube, link in bio) I wish I had used two flowers. Hop over to watch the video and let me know what you think...should I have used two flowers like I played with in the video? Ugh! Sometimes watching yourself create afterwards is a curse...but it also gives me ideas of what to play with next! ... #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #creativeprocess #createeveryday #livecolorfully #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #istencils #artfoamies #fewwordspassedbetweenthem #balzerdesigns #krinknyc
I rarely use only red as a main color on a page, b I rarely use only red as a main color on a page, but a bit of red paint on my background layer caught my attention, so I went with it. Plus, lots of layers, a large artfoamie, and old photo, lots of ephemera/leftovers from previous pages and some rust dyed fabric (thanks @lauramixedmedia from our menagerie drop!​) all came together for this fun 30 minute page. now I need more rusty fabric! I also pulled out a krink marker... I need more colors in these! I absolutely love the large graphic of the numbers artfoamie (highly recommend!). These guys standing in front of the old car made me laugh...and I found the perfect sticker for on top. Don't you think? Check out the process video on my YouTube channel (link in bio). ... #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #creativeprocess #createeveryday #livecolorfully #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #istencils #artfoamies #fewwordspassedbetweenthem #balzerdesigns #krinknyc
If you've been following along on my 30 minute jou If you've been following along on my 30 minute journey, you know that I like to match my left and right pages. Oftentimes, I end up trying a new way of creating a similar page on the right. That's what happened here. Isn't art AMAZING? seriously, the possibilities are endless. Here is my encouragement to you today: even if you don't feel creative, try "redoing" a page that you loved (or even one you hated!) in a new, different way! For this page, I used the clean off reverse image of the stencil from the exercise before, along with an artfoamie and the same colors as the exercise before, too! When I thought it was finished, it still felt like it needed something, so I stuck a couple vintage page scraps on top for the perfect adition! ... #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #creativeprocess #createeveryday #livecolorfully #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #liquitexspraypaint #layeredjournalpages #goldenacrylics #istencils #donnadowneystencil #nicolewatsonartdoodles #smalt #artfoamies #becoming
Life has been crazy...including some insane hail h Life has been crazy...including some insane hail here making yet another thing to add to the (no fun house stuff) to do list (roof inspection + new roof!) However, I finally found some time for art. I have several 30 mintute pages to share over the next week or two, and I'm working on a couple watercolor comissions along with some fun soon to be shared things. I'm trying to take this week off with my husband to celebrate our 20th anniversary! (we were 12 when we got married! 😉) Since we can't travel due to our cat, we are buying trees, house things, and taking some day trips. I started this page wanting to use the new spray paint color I purchased and the new golden color I grabbed at the same time (smalt!). I decided that when I order art supplies, I'm going to try a new color of paint or two each time. Then, I had the urge to just get my fingers in paint and blend...and the sudden need to draw some of my leaf shapes. 30 minutes later and this page was finished. video of my process up on YouTube (link in bio), enjoy! ... #nwa30min . #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dylusionsjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #doitfortheprocess #mixedmedia #artistsofinstagram #mixedmediaart #arthealsthesoul #arteveryday #creativeprocess #createeveryday #livecolorfully #creativityfound #carveoutimeforart #cotfa #getmessyartjournal #ephemera #liquitexspraypaint #layeredjournalpages #rangerink #goldenacrylics #istencils #donnadowneystencil #thedarkeningvioletsky #nicolewatsonartdoodles #smalt
Grab your sunglasses and check out the bright, bol Grab your sunglasses and check out the bright, bold, spring flower power! This is what happens when you combine fluorescent, a flower stencil, glass bead gel, deli paper and fun supplies from Erin for the March edition of #mixedmediamenagerie After opening those fun supplies and realizing I was almost at the center spread of my journal, I had an idea! Watch the video (link in my bio to my YouTube channel) to see how I used some fuzzy beads to create a fun bookmark in the center of my journal. I grabbed a bunch of flower stencils and decided on this BOLD marigold stencil from @iStencilsOnline​ plus used one of my favorite word stencils, both with spray paint. DON'T FORGET! We announced an incentive to play along with us!! Post your creation using this month's challenge on instagram using the #mixedmediamenagerie​ hashtag between now and this weekend, and we are drawing one person to win next month's ephemera pack!! AND *BONUS* we have a sponsor next month...you are also getting the sponsored product! YAY! We cannot wait to see what you create! (Official rules on my instagram stories highlights!) Now, hop over to see @lauramixedmedia & @erin.decoste 's creations! . ... #nicolewatsonart #atxartist #austinartist #dinawakleymedia #rangerink #ranger_ink #dinawakleymediajournal #dinawakleymediajournalblueedition #astrangecollectionofthings #stabiloall #createeveryday #artjournal #calledtobecreative #makeartdaily #artexploration #artistsoninstagram #artistsonyoutube #mixedmedia #artjournaling #collaboration #goldenfiberglassbeadgel #istencils #goldenacrylics #fluorescent #liquitexspraypaint #flowerpower #spring #delipaper
Hello! Today I'm the guest artist over on the Rubbermoon Arts/ArtFoamies blogs with this fun journal page spread. Don't you just love it when your vision turns out even better than you planned? Going into creating these pages, I had two ideas in mind. First, I wanted to use the ArtFoamies butterfly wings as flaps to tuck little words under and second, I wanted to use the saying "use your wings" on the pages. How I would achieve this, completely surprised me as my color palette and layout were very different in my mind! How did I accomplish this? Well, I used FIVE different ArtFoamie sets. Read about my process and inspiration behind this page that brings me so much joy! https://artfoamies.com/blogs/news/use-your-wings-by-nicole-watson -----SUPPLIES----- Small Brayer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KWGU92?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B001KWGU92&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d 3x5 Geli Plate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KTJ7A3M?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B00KTJ7A3M&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Charcoal Pencils https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141NAXW6?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0141NAXW6&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Dina Wakley Paint -Cheddar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDDYCM4?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B06XDDYCM4&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Sedona https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NPCKKP?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B079NPCKKP&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Eggplant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079N8GJBY?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B079N8GJBY&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Fuchsia https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDH16CV?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B06XDH16CV&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Peacock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NB252S?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B079NB252S&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Umber Tim Holtz Stickers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I7HMWM?tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B007I7HMWM&ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Stabilo All Graphite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OZJ0JI/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.PB4OYKQP46ES Stabilo All Blac khttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00241K2UQ/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.PB4OYKQP46ES Matte Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CC9HHV2/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.PB4OYKQP46ES Gesso (white) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUI9438/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.PB4OYKQP46ES Black Gesso https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUI7LBU/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.PB4OYKQP46ES Ultra Thick Gel Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C8XL65M/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznico0f9d-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.PB4OYKQP46ES My Amazon Storefront (I receive a small commission when you purchase these art supplies using my links. I so appreciate your support!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart -----ARTFOAMIES----- Antique Tile https://artfoamies.com/collections/artfoamies-by-nathalie-kalbach/products/nathalie-kalbach-antique-tile-foam-stamp Butterfly Wings https://artfoamies.com/products/candy-rosenberg-butterfly-wings-foam-stamps-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=972ef87c9&_ss=r Shadow Alphabet https://artfoamies.com/collections/artfoamies-by-julie-balzer/products/balzer-designs-shadow-alphabet-foam-stamps-set-of-26 Polk Dot Bar https://artfoamies.com/collections/artfoamies-by-donna-downey/products/donna-downey-polka-dot-bar-foam-stamp Mixed-up Numbers https://artfoamies.com/collections/artfoamies-by-donna-downey/products/donna-downey-mixed-up-numbers-foam-stamp ------------- 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 audio library #nicolewatsonart​
ArtFoamies Guest Artist - Use Your Wings - Art Journal Pages - May 10, 2021
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It's #mixedmediamenagerie time! You "MAY" (get it??) have noticed the April videos were missing...we decided to change our schedule a tiny bit to make things a little less confusing. We moved the last week of April video to the first Wednesday of May. Now, the entire challenge will be in the month of May. (more information below). This month's challenge was to use cool colors, a toothbrush, texture stamp and paint markers to create pages that reflected the theme of rain. Laura's Video: https://youtu.be/yu_OBPOabJk Erin's Video: https://youtu.be/fkSO5VVWRBs Speaking of paint pens.... we have our first official sponsor! Artistro sent us paint pens to use in this month's challenge. Be sure to watch all three of our videos (@LauraMixedMedia & @Erin DeCoste) to see how each of us used these pens. We also gave our winner for the March challenge a set of these pens along with the ephemera pack. I used the ephemera pack, cool colors with Dina Wakley acrylic and FW ink to create my rain drop pages. To finish, I topped the denim page front and back with collages...but what you don't see or hear is that I actually created these pages during a 3-day rain storm! How fun was it to create about rain while it was raining outside my studio window! Enjoy the process videos, check out Laura & Erin's, and then we challenge YOU to create a rain-themed page this month. Post your creation using our strange collection of things + your own ephemera by the last Wednesday of the month on instagram using the #mixedmediamenagerie hashtag. OH, and to help you out...Artistro provided a coupon code for you to order a set of paint pens! Enter 10MMM on their website artistro.com for 10% off your order! YAY! We look forward to seeing how you interoperate this month's challenge! We will draw a winner from all the entires and announce the next month's challenge along with the winner the first Wednesday of each month. MMM Schedule: First Wednesday of the month: videos out announcing the month's challenge and winner Last Wednesday of the month: your entries are due for the drawing. The winner will receive the next month's ephemera pack along with any sponsored products (when available). And, if you want to use any of the supplies I did, check out my amazon store front! 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!) Most of the supplies I've used for the MMM challenge are provided, but check out my other lists as well if you need to do some art supply shopping! ---MAY'S STRANGE COLLECTION OF THINGS-- Colors: cool colors Supplies: toothbrush, texture stamp, paint pens Theme: rain Substrate: Dina Wakley Media journal, blue edition Ephemera Drop: Nicole --RESOURCES-- Gel Printing Under the Sea Papers: https://youtu.be/C-sm_7_pdQw Part 2, How I used the papers: https://youtu.be/HFXSMY3yMH4 --OTHER SUPPLIES-- (I earn a small percentage from your sales shopping at the links thank you for your support!) -artistro paint pens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07485T22B?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -stabilo woody pencils https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019MVXRUM?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Hero Arts scattered dots stamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GFB3MO?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Documented stamp set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T01LTR8?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Ultimate Grunge Stamp set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AWXBXW?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Ultra Thick Gel Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C8XL65M?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Tiny Attacher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NJ63HC0?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Masking Tape (acid free) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OOJTFU?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -Tim Holtz Stickers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TGP18X8?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Lapis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XD6L9BX?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Ocean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091FZMB8D?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Night https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZT2DSQX?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Peacock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NB252S?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d Liquitex Spray Paint (used in ephemera packs) green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OG9E0E?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d white https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LUIVQQ?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LUIUXU?ref=exp_nicolewatsonart_dp_vv_d -------------- 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 audio library #nicolewatsonart #mixedmediamenagerie
Mixed Media Menagerie Challenge - May 2021 - Nicole Watson Art
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After playing with the numbers ArtFoamie, I just had to play with it again! After stamping it down and grunging up the page, I wanted a transition between the numbers and the grunge, so used this stencil from iStencils with spray paint and deli paper. I liked it...until I began editing the video! Now I wish I had used two flowers. What do you think? Do you like the one or the two that I went back and forth with in the video? -------- ****30 minute art exercise rules (subject to evolve & change )**** --create a journal page for 30 minutes, --use supplies on desk or within reach --record, publish to YouTube if possible with minimal processing, 3x sped up so videos are under 10 minutes. (at this time I have no schedule for editing, posting, etc but will figure that out as the next month or so goes on) --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://www.amazon.com/shop/nicolewatsonart As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage of sales from qualifying purchases at my shop and the links below. -----supplies used (if I forgot to list something please just ask! or check my amazon list above)----- --square dylusions journal --gesso --matte medium --ephemera --stabilo all --bombay india ink (black) --dina wakley acrylic (colors shown in video) --ArtFoamie stamp --krink marker --tim holtz stickers --istencils stencil: https://istencils.com/dd-048-anemone-duo-stencil/?aff=7 (affiliate link) -------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatso...​ -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: YouTube audio library
30 Minute Art Exercise - look around for light - 4.27.21
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I rarely use only red as a main color on a page, but a piece of my background layer caught my attention, so I went with it. Plus, lots of layers, a large artfoamie, and old photo, lots of ephemera/leftovers from previous pages and some rust dyed fabric (thanks@LauraMixedMedia) all came together for this fun 30 minute page. now I need more rusty fabric! I also pulled out a krink marker... I love these and need more colors in them. I absolutely love the large graphic of the numbers artfoamie (highly recommend!). These guys standing in front of the old car made me laugh...and I found the perfect sticker for on top. Don't you think? ****30 minute art exercise rules (subject to evolve & change )**** --create a journal page for 30 minutes, --use supplies on desk or within reach --record, publish to YouTube if possible with minimal processing, 3x sped up so videos are under 10 minutes. (at this time I have no schedule for editing, posting, etc but will figure that out as the next month or so goes on) --post on instagram -----supplies used (if I forgot to list something please just ask!)----- --square dylusions journal --gesso --matte medium --ephemera --stabilo all --bombay india ink (black) --dina wakley acrylic (colors shown in video) --ArtFoamie stamp --krink marker --tim holtz stickers -------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatso...​ -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: YouTube audio library
30 Minute Art Exercise - few words passed between them - 4.21.21
YouTube Video VVVDX3kxRTM0T2xSTUZPNDNWUVB3eC1BLkV3ZDRZcklxeXcw
If you've been following along on my 30 minute journey, you know that I like to match my left and right pages. Oftentimes, I end up trying a new way of creating a similar page on the right. That's what happened here. Isn't art AMAZING? seriously, the possibilities are endless. Here is my encouragement to you today: even if you don't feel creative, try "redoing" a page that you loved (or even one you hated!) in a new, different way! For this page, I used the clean off reverse image of the stencil from the exercise before, along with an artfoamie and the same colors as the exercise before, too! When I thought it was finished, it still felt like it needed something, so I stuck a couple vintage page scraps on top for the perfect adition! ****30 minute art exercise rules (subject to evolve & change )**** --create a journal page for 30 minutes, --use supplies on desk or within reach --record, publish to YouTube if possible with minimal processing, 3x sped up so videos are under 10 minutes. (at this time I have no schedule for editing, posting, etc but will figure that out as the next month or so goes on) --post on instagram -----supplies used (if I forgot to list something please just ask!)----- --square dylusions journal --gesso --matte medium --ephemera --charcoal pencil --stabilo all --bombay india ink (sepia) --Liquitex spray paint (raw umber) --golden heavy body paint (colors shown in video) --stencil from istencils (affiliate link: https://istencils.com/?aff=7) --ArtFoamie stamp -------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatso...​ -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: YouTube audio library
30 Minute Art Exercise - becoming - 4.19.21
YouTube Video VVVDX3kxRTM0T2xSTUZPNDNWUVB3eC1BLnFIR1lIQUhqQnNz
I started this page wanting to use the new spray paint color I purchased and the new golden color I purchased at the same time (smalt!). I decided that when I order art supplies, I'm going to try a new color of paint or two each time. Then, I had the urge to just get my fingers in paint and blend...and the need to draw some of my leaf shapes. 30 minutes later and this page was finished, enjoy! ****30 minute art exercise rules (subject to evolve & change )**** --create a journal page for 30 minutes, --use supplies on desk or within reach --record, publish to YouTube if possible with minimal processing, 3x sped up so videos are under 10 minutes. (at this time I have no schedule for editing, posting, etc but will figure that out as the next month or so goes on) --post on instagram -----supplies used (if I forgot to list something please just ask!)----- --square dylusions journal --gesso --matte medium --ephemera --charcoal pencil --stabilo all --bombay india ink (sepia) --Liquitex spray paint (raw umber) --golden heavy body paint (colors shown in video) --tim holtz stickers --stencil from istencils (affiliate link: https://istencils.com/?aff=7) -------------- My Social Media-------------- Website: http://www.nicolewatsonart.com​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewatso...​ -------------- My Equipment -------------- Camera: Panasonic Lumix G85 Lens: 12-60mm Edit: MacBookPro with iMovie Graphics: Photoshop/Adobe CS Mic: Blue Yeti Music: YouTube audio library
30 Minute Art Exercise - the darkening violet sky - 4.17.21
YouTube Video VVVDX3kxRTM0T2xSTUZPNDNWUVB3eC1BLkdYWEhwZ091elow
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