Easy Mixed Media Art: Textured Backgrounds

In this video, I show two methods for creating textured backgrounds using old paper and ephemera. I also discuss my thought process for the reasons behind choosing certain materials. I hope it gets you thinking about your own art and the choices you make in creating.
If you have any thoughts, questions, or comments I'd love to hear them. And if you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe. Thanks so much for watching.
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[@trinapatterson8872]

I keep my paper towels that I’ve done like you did and use them in my collages as well… great tutorial

[@pamhemmerling]

That's a great idea Trina! I love using stuff that would otherwise be thrown out.

[@haikubarbie]

This was a terrific tutorial! You are a natural teacher explaining your process and why you chose pieces. Thank you!

[@pamhemmerling]

Wow, that means a lot--thanks!

[@ElizabethLovegrove-cm1bb]

Love what you do I’ve learned so much from your series .

[@pamhemmerling]

Elizabeth, thanks for letting me know. It means so much that these videos help. I appreciate you watching!

[@blackpoppymagazine]

Omg i love u!!!❤❤❤ U are fabulous, i really love your art and u give great advice and ideas for us newbies! Thank u so much, and, youre doing great with your channel!!

[@pamhemmerling]

You are so kind! Thanks so much! I appreciate your enthusiasm and am glad the videos have been helpful.

[@TeresaCashArt]

I LOVE your authenticity and enthusiasm that you share with us thru making art. Keep up the good work - I'm enjoying all of it!

[@pamhemmerling]

That means so much, thanks Teresa! I appreciate you watching and letting me know.

[@deborahneumann9162]

I think you are VERY sweet and funny... TOTALLY enjoy your videos, plus I learn a lot! Thank you and stay just the way you presently are! Deborah :)

[@pamhemmerling]

Ahhhh, thanks Deborah! You are so kind! Appreciate your encouragement!

[@deborahneumann9162]

Truth is truth! (: @@pamhemmerling

[@pamhemmerling]

@@deborahneumann9162 You made my day Deborah!

[@jamieherron8300]

Wow! Thank you for this! The timing for watching this was perfect for me!

[@pamhemmerling]

Glad you found it inspiring Jamie! Thanks for letting me know!

[@marysiniawa5371]

I love this. Thank you. Cant wait to do this. For my journal.

[@pamhemmerling]

I'm so glad you were inspired Mary! Have fun being creative!

[@janetbennell9855]

Marvellous video and techniques. So well explained. thankyou for this.

[@pamhemmerling]

I'm glad you found this helpful. Thanks for watching Janet!

[@justinthefarm]

This has been very helpful! Thank you.

[@pamhemmerling]

I'm so glad to hear that Janet--thanks for watching!

[@lindablumer18]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS AND INSPIRATION

[@pamhemmerling]

I appreciate you letting me know Linda! Thanks for watching.

[@jaycham17]

Very interesting and inspiring video. Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks for letting me know you found the video inspiring Jay. I hope you are spurred on to be creative!

[@renig5059]

Glad I found you🤩 There so many things you say that resonate with me 🙃 great video…thx🎉

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh Reni, I'm glad you found my videos too--I'm glad you were inspired. Thanks!

[@callycat6660]

Enjoyed watching you do this Pam ..I really like doing mixed media and you give so much inspiration ..Thankyou 😍

[@pamhemmerling]

I'm so glad you were inspired! I agree that mixed media is the best--it just allows for so much freedom!

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Wonderful video. You’re giving me a lot of inspiration. 🧡

[@pamhemmerling]

I love that--so glad you have been inspired! Thanks for letting me know.

[@keener57]

Great demonstration. Thank you.

[@pamhemmerling]

I appreciate you watching and letting me know--thanks!

[@myrajolindemann3951]

Thank you for sharing...you are so fun.

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh Myra, thank you that is the best compliment ever!

[@thaniastefa4308]

🎉❤🎉The result is very beautiful, thank you so much for sharing this lovely project 💝💘💖

[@pamhemmerling]

Thank you so much for watching Thania!

[@MrsPatJones]

Brilliant videos and nice clear explanations of what you do and why. Thanks 😊😊😊

[@pamhemmerling]

I appreciate you saying that--I always feel like I'm stumbling around to explain myself. Thanks so much!

[@michellerousseau9788]

Merci Pam J'aime beaucoup vos vidéos Michelle From Québec Gaspésie 😘👍⚘

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks so much Michelle!

[@draganam9878]

Thank you Pam for nice video and ideas ❤️

[@pamhemmerling]

I am so glad you found it helpful--thanks for watching!

[@mariacheung647]

Thank you Pam❤ I love all your ideas and process ❤

[@pamhemmerling]

I hope you were inspired Maria--thanks for watching!

[@liannejohnson5491]

Thanks, Pam! I got some great ideas from both types of backgrounds. I like the idea of laying down a textural structure like that. It will help me use up more of the stuff I am constantly collecting LOL. Thrift stores, teacher discards, free boxes...how is a person supposed to resist??? 😂 Funny you mentioned text in other languages, I bought a few magazines at the thrift store a while back because the pictures grabbed me...didn't notice until I got home that they were all in German. 😂 This is the power of art for me...I am typically (in career and in life) so word/language-communication focused, so for me to choose something and not even notice the words is a pretty miraculous thing in my world. Art-communication is becoming a language my brain can converse in...love it!

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh Lianne, it's good to hear I am not alone in gathering all manner of ephemera-type stuff to use in my art. I agree it is hard to resist and unfortunately, I can't use everything but it is nice to have a variety to choose from.

[@skylarkingable]

you're great, pam!

[@pamhemmerling]

You made me smile Michele! Thanks for making my day!

[@lynlyn567]

Thank you Pam ❤ Really enjoy your videos 😊

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching and letting me know!

[@helencassele1672]

Hi Pam, just came across your video, enjoyed watching you create tis page, very inspiring. I subscribed and will check out your other vids. Just staring my art journey.

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Helen! I hope you feel encouraged as you begin to embrace your art journey--that is my goal in creating these videos.

[@LoJo99]

Very cool process

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks--I hope you give it a try!

[@dramathompson9053]

This was exactly what I needed Pam! Currently, I am doing collage but hope to “graduate” to Mixed Media. Thank you!

[@pamhemmerling]

I hope you give mixed media a try--it is so easy and fun. I mean even if you draw with pencil or marker over your collage you are making mixed media art.

[@patriciadistefano7467]

This was great information for me. I never thought to do that to create texture. Love it. Thanks so much!

[@pamhemmerling]

Oh, I am so happy to be able to share and am glad that it was something new for you to consider. I think texture is the best! I appreciate you letting me know it was helpful Patricia.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

❤

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks Darcy!

[@LavishHim]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🎨

[@pamhemmerling]

Appreciate you watching Danielle!

[@clarisemason5527]

❤

[@pamhemmerling]

Thanks for watching!