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!