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.

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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.