mixedmedia painting

Combining My Favourite Shapes with my Favourite Techniques in Mixed Media Painting

Combining My Favourite Shapes with my Favourite Techniques in Mixed Media Painting

In this video, I demonstrate in my sketchbook how I combine my favorite shapes with my favorite mixed-media painting techniques. I like to contrast different shapes with lines and also contrast a range of surface effects by using mixed media with a variety of techniques. This creates a painting that offers so much more on close inspection but also demands attention with emphasis on strong design and shape.

Using Stencils to Create Original and Unique Abstract Art

Using Stencils to Create Original and Unique Abstract Art

I like using stencils to create unique and interesting shapes in my painting as I build layers and depth in the surface. Watch this video to see how I combine stencils with a range of media for different effects and then follow along and create an abstract painting with shapes you like to use.

Using Mixed Media to Create Complexity and then Simplifying with Shape

Using Mixed Media to Create Complexity and then Simplifying with Shape

The contrast of two opposites - Simplicity and Complexity always fascinates me. In this video I demonstrate how I create a complex surface and then create a composition by using simple shapes.

Using Collage, Paint, Acrylic Ink, and Paint pens, I build the surface in layers and then go about finding a composition made of simple shapes. Once the complex surface is created in this demonstration, the focus switches to simplifying to create an interesting and integrated composition.

Building Layers with Mixedmedia: Collage, Stencils, Painting, and Drawing

Building Layers with Mixedmedia: Collage, Stencils, Painting, and Drawing

In this demo, I’m creating a painting in my sketchbook by layering collage, paint, and drawing media. I’ll talk you through what I’m thinking about as I apply each technique and what I’m trying to achieve.

The most important focus is to be playful and experimental and have a keen eye for discovering what you love in the work. In this painting, I loved the colour combinations, the shapes I found, and the drawing that weaved it’s way through the paint.

If you want to purchase my stencils, you can find them at https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-by-Judy-Woods-s/2196.htm.

How to Use Masking Fluid in Your Painting

How to Use Masking Fluid in Your Painting

I’ve recently experimented with Masking Fluid which is traditionally used in Watercolour Painting. But as a mixed media artist, I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to create new marks and surface effects in my acrylic paintings. Watch this demonstration as I explore using Masking Fluid as a drawing tool and then have a go in your own work.

Discovering Depth in BLUE Acrylic Layers

Discovering Depth in BLUE Acrylic Layers

In this video I demonstrate how to build depth by using a range of Blues. By varying transparency and opacity and building the surface in layers you can create beautiful effects in Blue.

How to Grow in Confidence and Skill as an Artist

How to Grow in Confidence and Skill as an Artist

I believe that talent gets you to the Art Table but there are 5 essential skills you need to make good art, and talent isn’t one of them. When I started to paint seriously in 2017 I had very little self confidence and only a little more technical skill and knowledge. Now I create my own authentic art confidently and with a lot more joy in my practice. How did I transition from those insecure beginnings to where I am now? In this video I reveal what I believe I needed to acquire or practice in order to grow as an artist and establish the practice I enjoy today.

Collage & Mixedmedia: Create a Strong Composition

Collage & Mixedmedia: Create a Strong Composition

In this demonstration I start with collage and build an abstract painting in layers. Watch as I play loosely with paint, ink and pencil to create a beautiful surface and then find structure within it by creating edges with value contrasts. Butting up light with dark, looseness with structure you can create a beautiful painting by following this experimental process.

How to Add Beautiful Textured Surface to Collage

How to Add Beautiful Textured Surface to Collage

In the early stages of a painting I focus on building a beautiful surface with lots of texture, markmaking and a variety of paint effects. In this video I demonstrate how to do this using only black and white paint over the top of a collage base.

Following this process offers so many opportunities and directions and ensures your work will be rich with surprises for the viewer.

Let's Practice Design Fundamentals With Black And White Shapes

Let's Practice Design Fundamentals With Black And White Shapes

Artists often feel like they have to find `The Idea' for a painting before they paint. This video shows how studying design (the fundamental principles of design that apply across all mediums) can help you generate many ideas, starting with an old calendar. I’ll show you how to find great design, what to look for and then how to look for more design ideas within the work you’ve created.

Abstract Art Painting Demo with Stencils and Adhesive Frisket Shapes

Abstract Art Painting Demo with Stencils and Adhesive Frisket Shapes

To ensure my finished paintings have a luscious surface full of surprising paint effects I have found that working in multiples and laying down a foundation of experimenting with different materials and techniques delivers the effects I want in the finished painting.

In this video I demonstrate these techniques as I begin to create 10 abstract paintings at one time. By working in multiples and using glazes and solid paint effects I am able to create a series of work that are unique, all different and yet share the same language.

How to Create a Painting By Playing with Acrylic Paint and Dry Media

How to Create a Painting By Playing with Acrylic Paint and Dry Media

The best way to find ideas for paintings is through play. Playing with materials and discovering new effects and then responding to what you see developing in front of you is my painting process. Watch this video as I demonstrate this intuitive process of finding a painting through play. See how long it takes before an idea starts to emerge and I find my direction, and then watch as I fine-tune the painting to finish it.

How I Developed An Idea From A Finished Painting Into New Art

How I Developed An Idea From A Finished Painting Into New Art

How you get inspiration for new work? Inspiration, I think, is the most important part of the creative process. This clip shows how one piece of art can inspire another - where a finished painting can be mined for ideas that can be used to start a new piece.

How To Improve Your Painting by Using Contrast

How To Improve Your Painting by Using Contrast

When we're painting, we often struggle to make certain parts of it work. And while struggling with that part, we begin to forget other things around it. But by doing this, we're avoiding making good parts of the picture even better by putting something opposite next to them. In this video I'll explain how you can use this 'opposite' element in your painting to help the good parts of your work shine.

A Journey in Paint & Mixedmedia: Layers of Shape and Line

A Journey in Paint & Mixedmedia: Layers of Shape and Line

I'm back on track.  And this week is a Vlog showing you a small painting I did on paper (not in my sketchbook) that I really enjoyed and helped me believe again. Watch the Vlog

Two Styles Of Painting From Simple Shapes

Two Styles Of Painting From Simple Shapes

So on the strength of that I thought let's play with those shapes again!! So this week, using the same shapes again - but DIFFERENTLY - I'll show you how I made a painting in a much looser style and then integrated it with the first painting which was made with an arrangement of more clearly defined shapes.

Watch the Vlog to see what I did.

Painting and Drawing with Nature

Painting and Drawing with Nature

Creating the most beautiful surface by layering with marks made using natural tools. I've ditched the brush and pencil and experimented with twigs, leaves, homemade brushes and other living tools. Now I'm in love!

Eclectic Collage & Mixedmedia

Eclectic Collage & Mixedmedia

In these collages I combine collaging with scraps of detritus, collaging with prepared coloured paper, painting, and drawing. All the 'things' to bring the piece to its final design.

Watch the Vlog and then have a go yourself with the paper you prepared last week.

Harmonious Color and Design Exercise

Harmonious Color and Design Exercise

As I said last week these little exercises are great for fine-tuning your DESIGN-EYE - you will become more discerning with the more you do. So watch the Vlog and see if I can't tempt you to come with me on a little DESIGN tangent!!