Whimsical Holiday Art: Creating Christmas Trees with Mixed Media

Discover the artistry behind crafting elegant Christmas trees for your holiday cards in my latest video. Dive into the world of mixed media as I guide you through the process, incorporating watercolors, pastels, and gold ink for a sophisticated touch. This tutorial showcases an effortlessly accessible technique suitable for artists of all levels. As a bonus to my Skillshare class, "Whimsical Art for a Joyful Holiday: A Christmas Tree Mixed Media Art Class," this video provides a glimpse into the creative journey. Join me in the studio for a refined exploration of festive aesthetics, where we'll effortlessly blend different mediums to achieve stunning results. Unleash your artistic potential with this engaging and informative session. 🌲✨
Check out my Holiday Skillshare class here: skl.sh/3xd3p4s
______________________________________
*Supplies I'm using in this video:
(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support 🥰)
Masha's Watercolors (I have an essentials color set) - www.etsy.com/s...
Rosemary & Company brushes - www.rosemaryan...
Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsup...
Kakimori pen holder - shop.stlartsup...
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Princeton Aqua Elite, Round, 12 brush - amzn.to/3N952c4
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - amzn.to/3rf0E3v
Strathmore Watercolor Cards, 5x6.875 inches, 10 Pack - amzn.to/3TaL5Fy
Damask stencil set - amzn.to/3uL4Wku (may or may not still be available - but there are lots of other good ones on this page too)
Finetec Artist Pearlescent, F0600, Watercolor Paint, Assorted Pearlescent Colors - 6 Color Set - amzn.to/3uKkgOh
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
*You can check out all the art classes I have for you on Skillshare here: www.skillshare...
*Check out my Amazon Store for more goodies: www.amazon.com...
*Facebook Group for Art Peeps: / deniselovecreativecomm...
Books and Color Cube:
The Color Cube - sarahrenaeclar...
Art Prompt cards: The Color Meditation Deck - amzn.to/3IT1bxC
Favorite Paints:
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - amzn.to/3s48vAX
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - amzn.to/3RyhQvE
Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 8 - amzn.to/3SznDRX
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Pastels and blocks:
sennelier oil pastels - amzn.to/3MPaYam
Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 72 Count - amzn.to/3WL5OPX
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - amzn.to/468tdPw
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set/48 - amzn.to/483LU8d
Derwent charcoal blocks - amzn.to/40KC6wr
Derwent XL Graphite Set of 6 - amzn.to/49sWciG
STABILO woody 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - amzn.to/3RqdnLs
Art Graf Artist Water Soluble Tailors Chalk Set of 6: amzn.to/3Mw9cdB
Misc:
FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - amzn.to/44Ims5j
3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Artist tape - amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Disposable Paper Palette, 6 x 9 - amzn.to/3IBeD8Y
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - amzn.to/423Q7o2
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - amzn.to/3NHFCSm
Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - amzn.to/3qdW19m
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch Cut - amzn.to/3quCKR2
Bira Craft 2 inch Heart Lever Action Craft Punch - amzn.to/462YBP6
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - amzn.to/3FVjNLn
Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - amzn.to/3R5GbIj