Days 24 - 30 | a collage a day November 2024

This is the final video for my daily collage practice for November. I have learned a lot from this daily art practice. Looking forward to using some of the 30 small collages as inspiration for larger ones.

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Days 17 - 23 | a collage a day November 2024

More daily collages! Thanks for watching!

Days 10 - 16 | a collage a day November 2024

This is the third week of daily collages. Thanks for watching!

Days 4 -9 | a collage a day November 2024

This is the first full week of daily collages. The video for days 1 -3 is linked below. Thanks for watching!

Days 1 -3 | a collage a day November 2024 click here

Days 1 -3 | a collage a day November 2024

Back in June 2024, I created one collage a day for the entire month. It helped to evolve my art practice. I decided to do it again for November with a few changes from last time. Since this month started on a Friday, I only completed 3 collages for this video. I give some tips on how to prepare for this daily practice. Thanks for watching!

Sketchbook Session Series #10 | simple mixed media collages

In this new sketchbook session video, I created simple, mixed media collages. There's a benefit to collaging in a simple style. Also, I'm applying the paint on the ground layers in three different loose techniques. Thanks for watching!

Creating a Cruciform Composition Collage in a Different Design Style

I recently reviewed the cruciform composition collages that I created during the past few years. I like to do this occasionally to see if my art is evolving or if it needs to evolve. In this video, I created a cruciform composition collage in a different design style than my usual one. Thanks for watching!

Creating more collages from leftover scraps #7

I still had a lot of leftover scraps in the container, so I decided to see how many more collages I could create. Also, my art journal had 6 blank pages remaining. My plan for this art session is to use a lot more of the scraps and complete the art journal. Thanks for watching!

Creating collages from leftover scraps #6

I’ve been making a lot of collages lately, so my leftover scraps container is full. When this happens, I like to create collages using as many scraps as possible and share the process in a video. Thanks for watching!

Creating a found ephemera collage #7

It’s been a while since I used found ephemera in my collage practice. Recently, I found three pieces that sparked my creativity: a yellow Post-it note with writing, a torn lottery scratcher, and a piece of white lined paper with financial notes. Watch as I create a collage using all three pieces.

Sketchbook Session Series #9 | sketching exercises to relax and release stress

I'm sharing some of the sketching exercises that I do at the end of the day to relax and release stress so I can sleep. I hope you will find these exercises helpful. I would love to hear which ones you tried. Thanks for watching!

Creating 4 radiating design collages

This is the final video showing what I did during my week off from YouTube at the beginning of August. I have 4 repurposed canvases that need to be completed. I'm working on a series of collages that have a radiating composition design. Watch as I finish the 4 remaining collages. Thanks for watching!

Creating collages on top of 5 busy painted canvases

This video was filmed when I took a week off (August 4 - 10, 2024) from posting on my YouTube channel. Finishing these 5 WIPs busy painted canvases (6"x8") was on my art "to do" list for quite some time. Do you have a favorite? Let me know. Thanks for watching!

Recreating monoprints inspired by scraps & creating ghost prints

Last week, I worked on some old items on my “to do” list. One of those items was recreating some monoprinted papers. This is a video of that monoprinting session. Thanks for watching!

Sketchbook Session Series 8 | mixed media collages

In this 8th video in my Sketchbook Session Series, I work in my sketchbook hashing out some mixed media collage design ideas. Thanks for watching!

Creating a mixed media collage using junk mail, monoprinted papers, acrylic paints and black pens

Last week got away from me. I didn't have time to plan, film and edit a video. This is a video that I made for my reference for a design idea that wasn't fully thought out. it's a bit rough because I wasn't planning on sharing it online. Watch as I work through the process of creating this mixed media collage. Thanks for watching!

Creating 3 collages using junk mail ephemera

I forgot to use junk mail ephemera during my 30-day project in June. In this video, I'm creating collages using this type of ephemera, so I can decided if I want to include it in my art practice.

Thanks for watching!

collage #30 and wrap up | a collage a day June 2024

This is the final video for my 30-day project for June 2024. I show how I created the collage for day 30. Also, I discuss which designs, compositions and techniques I will be adding to my art practice.

collages #23 - 29 | a collage a day June 2024

In this week's video, I show the process of creating the daily collages for June 23-29. I will be including the collage for day 30 in my next and final video for this series. Along with day 30 collage, I will talk about my thoughts on the 30-day project and which design style will be added to my art practice. Thanks for watching!

collages #16 - 22 | a collage a day June 2024

In this week's video, I show the process of creating the daily collages for June 16 - 22. There are some hits and some misses but I enjoyed the process of creating each one. Thanks for watching!

collages #9 - 15 | a collage a day June 2024

In this week's video, I show the process of creating the daily collages for June 9 - 15. I'm starting to discovery a few design styles that I want to explore further. Thanks for watching!

Music: "Big Ideas" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 02/2022 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist http://drawn2themusic.net

collages #2 - 8 | a collage a day June 2024

In this week's video, I show the process of creating the daily collages for June 2 - 8. This is my "warm up week." I compare it to loosening your hand with sketching or stretching before exercising. Thanks for watching!

One collage a day June 2024 | intro and collage #1

I’m doing something this month (June 2024). I’m planning on creating one collage a day and filming the process. This is the first video in this series where I talk about why I’m doing this project while creating the first collage. The next video will be live on Sunday, June 9th showing the process of creating day 2-8 collages. Thanks for watching!

Sketch to Collage #5 | using a messy paint layers sketch as inspiration for a mixed media collag

I'm using one of the messy paint layer sketches from my previous video as inspiration for a mixed media collage on canvas. Thanks for watching!

From Sketch to Finished Artwork

I'm continuing to work on taking artwork that's in journals or sketchbooks and recreating on stretched canvases and wood panels. This mixed media collage is 12 inch square on a stretched canvas. It still needs a title and varnish.

Creating collages on 4 WIPs painted papers

I recently found 13 painted papers that I intended to use for collages. In this video, I create collages on top of 4 of these painted papers. Thanks for watching!

Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:34 collage 1 and main supplies 06:32 collage 2 14:02 collage 3 19:14 collage 4 and outro

Creating collages from leftover scraps #5

My scraps container is getting full again so it's time to create collages using these leftovers. Thanks for watching!

Music: "Big Ideas" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 02/2022 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net/

Short collage session (music only)

Music:

"Geneassist" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 07/2020 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net/

Let's Play! and see what happens

Behind the scenes, I film play sessions where I tried out different techniques, design ideas and art supplies to keep as reference for future projects. I thought it might be fun and helpful to share some of these sessions on my channel. If you like to see more of these videos, please leave a comment. Thanks for watching!

Music: "Big Ideas" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 02/2022 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist http://drawn2themusic.net/

Using 3 small collages as inspiration for 2 large collages

I'm using 3 collages that I created in my last video as inspiration for 2 large collages. Thanks for watching!

Last week's video:

Creating 6 collages in 6 days (March 30 - April 4, 2024) https://youtu.be/WzBG5OcUXx4

Creating 6 collages in 6 days (March 30 - April 4, 2024)

I knew this past week was going to be very busy leaving a limited time to create art. I show how to create one collage in under 30 minutes each day.Thanks for watching!

Music: "Geneassist" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 07/2020 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net/

Sketch to Collage #4 | using composition sketches as inspiration for collages

I'm using composition sketches from my previous video as inspiration for collages. Also, I use the rule of thirds when creating these collages. Thanks for watching! Video mentioned: Sketchbook Session Series #6 | Compositions #2 https://youtu.be/w4cK3n0D60k Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:44 collage 1 11:45 collage 2

Music: "Big Ideas" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 02/2022 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net/

Sketchbook Session Series #6 | Compositions #2

I'm continuing to explore different compositions for my collage practice. In this video, I'm trying a technique so I can create compositions from a different perspective. Thanks for watching!

Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:54 sketch #1 06:50 sketch #2 11:02 sketch #3 14:39 wrap up

Using 2 5-inch collages as inspiration for 2 larger collages

I'm using 2 5-inch collages that I created in my last video as inspiration for 2 larger collages. Thanks for watching! Timestamps: 00:00 intro 01:17 collage 1 09:19 collage 2

Creating collages from leftover scraps #4

I'm using leftover scraps to create 10 collages on the remaining pages in my 5-inch square art journal. Thanks for watching!

Music: "Geneassist" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 07/2020 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net/

Creating collages using "waste paper" as the substrate

Once again, I'm using what I call "waste paper" in my collage practice. This time, I'm using it as the substrate. Thanks for watching!

Music: "Big Ideas" Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Copyright 02/2022 Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net

Working on ghost prints and image transfer prints

This video is continuation of my Monoprinting Tutorial Part 3 video. I'm creating collages from 2 ghost prints and 1 image transfer print. Also, I'm working on salvaging 3 unsuccessful image transfer prints to see if I can turn each one into a finished artwork. Thanks for watching! Video mentioned: Monoprinting Tutorial - Part 3: https://youtu.be/uQgqcainWP0 Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:47 ghost print #1 09:24 ghost print #2 15:49 image transfer #1 19:05 image transfer #2 25:14 image transfer #3 31:36 image transfer #4 35:03 wrap up

Late night art session

Monoprinting Tutorial - Part 3

In this video, I'm showing how to monoprint on top of a collage and magazine image transfer. Thanks for watching! Other videos in this series: Monoprinting Tutorial - Part 1: https://youtu.be/7F7wyDc57jA Monoprinting Tutorial - Part 2: https://youtu.be/tBFgKUl-RP4

Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:47 monoprint on a collage 12:01 magazine image transfer 19:37 final review

Music: "Big Ideas" Copyright 02/2022 Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist. http://drawn2themusic.net/

Sketchbook Session Series #5 | small gel plate play

In this video, I decided that I wanted to be loose, fun play session. I brought out two small gel plates - 6"x6" and 3x5". Thanks for watching!

Testing adhesives and sealants on watercolor pattern paper

I'm sharing an art session where I tested different adhesives and sealants on a piece of watercolor pattern paper. Thanks for watching!

Creating collages with watercolor pattern papers

I'm using some of the watercolor pattern papers that were created in my last video. Each collage utilizes compositions that I rarely use in my art practice. Thanks for watching!

Creating watercolor pattern paper using 80lb drawing paper

I was testing out using watercolor on 80lb drawing paper to get collage ephemera. I decided to film the process. Thanks for watching!

Music: "Big Ideas" Copyright 02/2022 Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist http://drawn2themusic.net/

9 More Basic Compositions

In this video, I'll be discussing 9 more compositions then I'll be creating collages using each one. It's a long video! Thanks for watching!

Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:21 curvilinear 06:38 "L" 11:05 triangle 17:04 "V" 21:00 overlapping frames 25:09 group mass 30:13 compound curve 33:39 meandering 38:00 constellation 43:38 wrap up

Music: "Geneassist" Copyright 07/2020 "Big Ideas" Copyright 02/2022 Written & Arranged by Gene Brown Special permission of use granted to Mia Bloom Designs by the artist http://drawn2themusic.net/