How to Add a Focal Point in a Mixed media Collage Painting

[@debbiebrewington7635]

Both are absolutely beautiful - hard to pick a favorite! 😮 Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work. 😊

[@MarisolEspaillat]

These are amazing!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@scottschoenick9944]

Hahahahaha... "under-taint" is my new favorite word! I love your videos and your art, thank you, Lydia!

[@maralfniqle5092]

Very generous sharing of knowledge, many thanks. Subscribed

[@cynthiasymons]

I thought the original collages were nice enough to hang…but you have improved them beautifully. Lovely work.

[@MadeByBethelSwift]

These are so pretty. The statue one is hauntingly beautiful.💛

[@tammytom9]

Thank you. You really are inspiring. Keep up the good work

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

That bird is phenomenal! I love that color palette as well. It's the colors of a sunset!❤😊

[@hsteil]

I have a fascination with painting sculptures myself….yours are fantastic!

[@CatWezel66]

👏👏👏They’re beautiful! Thanks 🥰💝

[@8433alice]

Very beautiful... The hummingbird just knocks me out. Thank you for a beautiful demo.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Glad you like it! Thank you!❤

[@tracytruhlarik6525]

HELLO From Canada Again another fab video I can not believe you haven't reached 1000 yet. I look forward to every creation you share.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Tracy!!! I always love seeing "Hello from Canada" it makes me smile.😊 I may still be a really small channel, but I have some of the greatest supporters. I am truly grateful.😁💞🙏

[@AannshaJones]

You are so talented.

[@janinafisher101]

These turned out totally lovely! The statue one would have totally fit in my home. LOL!

[@gratefulcreations]

Ok…I’m sharing this with everyone I know!!! Rock on Sista! Would love to win one of those!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Michelle!!!❤❤❤

[@PatLunday]

Just discovered your site. Love the bird!

[@marymoka4807]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@sandradmello6660]

Love the bird!! Although the other one is exceptionally good too!

[@TeeBoyd88]

I watched how you started the canvases and now see you again paint on each. There is always more room for art but seeing the two different subjects, it was super enjoyable. Thanks again for sharing the process Lydia.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@mailie6403]

So beautiful.

[@fredericaongenaert9531]

So beautiful!!! ❤ from Germany ♡♡♡

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Frederica!!!❤😊

[@brennakohlhase4194]

Beautifully vibrant kooka! Love this!

[@ALBERT2431]

Thankyou again ....I look forward to watching you and your art

[@kavyan_art]

Very beautiful

[@veronicadana2]

Nice work

[@johnrogersAlterism]

Beautiful ❤

[@dianecharest8365]

I wish so bad that I was where your at in your art. Thankbyou for sharing the process. Those are beautiful!

[@Georgiacosmahrocks]

Gorgeous

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Wow Lydia, these are amazing. So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your huge talent with us.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@pJo2973]

Beautiful.

[@nightmary]

Loved seeing the whole process, between laying down the background, making and placing the collage paper, then painting the focal point. I can't paint worth crap - I'm living vicariously through your channel. Totally awesome!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Mary!!!😊 Your comments always bring a smile to my face! I'm so glad you enjoyed the process! Thank you! ❤

[@alieneiasillo7148]

Both are beautiful but I love the bird🙂 you are so talented ❤

[@missymakesdomeredith8072]

Oh my gosh I love the kingfisher painting! Love your channel so much! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!🙏 The kingfisher is one of my favorites!❤😊

[@sapphireblue222]

One of the most talented Artists I have seen.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!

[@danielat76]

I'm loving your mixed media art. I want to try it myself

[@christinewells497]

Love your paintings❤

[@Carol-b1h]

These are amazing and I LOVE both of them! You are so talented!!

[@brendadoyle643]

Love the paintings!

[@Dorisita9]

Both of those are beautiful. The bird definitely looks like it’s going to fly out the painting.❤️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! The bird is definitely one of my favorites!❤

[@Edward-rw3kq]

Everything about the kingfisher painting is magical......I've painted lots of them but at the end they look stiff, I'm going to order some acrylic inks and get to work on another, see if I can lighten up.... ta ta...💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Edward! I love the kingfisher!❤❤❤ I'm so glad you like the painting!

[@claudiaguzman6092]

Oh wow, little by little I’m watching your videos and you amaze me in all of them. What a great artist you are!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Claudia!!! That means a lot!❤❤❤

[@resin8love]

As I watch your brush lay down the paint the transformation is magical, they are truly perfection ❤

[@jolandatelindert5966]

Ohhhhh I realy love watching you paint. They are both gorgeous pieces and colour pallets ... I realy like 2 win one of them 😉

[@willowwilson5358]

Love the blue one but oh wow I adore the kingfisher it's stunning 🧡💙💚😁

[@willowwilson5358]

Lydia can you put a link on your channel to where to purchase/commission your work please or an email 😁

[@lydiabroderick867]

Yes... Will do! I'm working on my new website right now. 😁

[@nicoleallen7254]

So very stunning.

[@simaabedini5908]

I am falling in love with your artworks. Imagine myself doing this 😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Many thanks Sima! I'm so glad!❤

[@c0rpsicle]

Really like thy way the bird came out very beautiful.. fantastic piece hunny.😊❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you my dear!❤😁

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Fab!

[@redlady37]

That Kingfisher is gorgeous. You're so talented. Thank you for sharing this with us. This was not only inspiring but uplifting too. :)

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@juliahelland6488]

Very inspiring! I love to watch the process! 💯❣️

[@c103110a]

Beautiful Work! I love it!

[@ThisUtopia]

I am in awe with your talent and very beautiful paintings. Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy your videos and insight. You truly are a unique artist 🎨😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Isabelle!!! That means so much to me!💞🙏😊

[@christinejoyce7573]

Both paintings are so beautiful!!! You’re so talented!

[@darlenemillar414]

Love your work ! Beautifully done ! I'm in love with the bird painting ! 😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Darlene!!!❤

[@IciarOrozcoBazan]

Qué maravilla ver cómo haces el proceso, me encanta ❤❤❤

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Beyond beautiful! Im just amazed at both both paintings. You are so talented.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@JeanetteSalibArtist]

so sad i didn't discover you sooner to have had the opportunity to own an original by you!

[@kccolly8459]

Your so darn talented!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Kc!!!❤❤❤

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

The Patina is DEF a beautiful look in the blue MM collage. And Paynes Grey is one of my favorite colors in any palette. She is gorgeous!!! And I LOVE ❤ what you did with the bird. Those acrylic inks are incredible!!! I love how you can see the collage through all the beautiful colors. ❤ WOW. Such talent!! ~ Jan

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!! Paynes grey is one of my favorites too! I'm so glad you like them!!!❤😊

[@natashat2702]

Frida is stunning !!!! wow you are very talented

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Natasha!!!

[@katherinedesormeaux5809]

Inspiring!!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@scrapsimone]

Magnifique 🤩

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!😁

[@janilledutton139]

Holy smokes! Why have I not seen you before? What a natural talent! Both of these paintings evoke so much emotion. Lovely and inspiring. 💗

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much Janille!!!😊💞

[@leeweckler5757]

I absolutely LOVE the statue! You are so talented. I believe you will go far in the art community.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Lee!! I really appreciate that so so much!😊

[@AlliayaAttar]

You are awesome! Thank you!!!!

[@merryheart1553]

KZbin thought I would like you... so it put this video in my feed. They were right; I binge watched all of your videos and subscribed. (What do you know?) I really love the kingfisher. Looking forward to future videos.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Oh wow!!! Thank you so much!!! I'm so glad you're here!😊😊😊

[@christierella]

Prettiest kingfisher ever on your thumbnail.

[@stephaniepotterart]

Geniuses!!! The transparent ink and light paint touches really create a stunning look! 😃👍 Btw: Once your channel takes off sky’s the limit!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Stephanie!!! 😊😊😊

[@janharvey1024]

Oh how I wish that I could produce your amazing art. Fantastic.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Jan!!! ❤❤❤

[@solarpanelcleaning-t9d]

Wow Lydia they are both gorgeous, but being from sunny South Africa, I have a Kingfisher visiting us every year, your Kingfisher piece is my favourite 🙌🏻 Love all your work, these mixed mexia pieces are so rich 💕

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Catherine!!! WOW... That is so cool! I've never seen one in person, but I've also never been to South Africa! They are beautiful birds. 😊

[@cindycreateforlife]

Love both paintings, very inspiring!💕🇨🇦

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Cindy!!!💖😊

[@kyelesley7498]

As much as I love all your work, and you personally, these two are terrific! You continue to excel and grow! Wow!

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad you like them!!! I do too! Thank you!❤

[@kellyrivers4769]

Beautiful! I really love your style and creative process!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Kelly!!!

[@TinyFreya59]

Wow. That is all.

[@larajamieson9163]

I want one ❤️🙏🏻😝

[@gwenritch]

do you have any online tutorials or paid classes? beautiful. I dont do mixed media but with guidance I would try this!

[@bettythomas1396]

Dang! I missed the giveaway! I love both of these!

[@lydiabroderick867]

After seeing how many hoops you have to jump through to do a giveaway on KZbin, I ended up not doing it on this platform. It would be far easier to have a giveaway on instagram, but as it would be for my KZbin subscribers, that didn't make much sense either. I'm still trying to figure it out. So stay tuned. I have to read all the legal jargon and make sure I am following all the rules.☺

[@michellemyers8439]

Giveaway?? Oh...to be that lucky. I would be excited to be so lucky as to have the water you wash your brushes in. (Sorry...water with which you wash your brushes. 😉) Watching you brings sunshine to my soul. That's how I know you are f...ing good.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Awwww thank you so much Michelle!!! You are too kind... Really.❤😊

[@laurienye7514]

Those are so stunning. I love your work, I just found you and I'm so happy I love your talent and the colors you use blend so well.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Laurie! I'm so glad you're here!❤❤❤

[@pJo2973]

Lydia, what do you use to make your oils transparent? Beautiful. Love the tutorials

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Pam! I usually use galkyd light, galkyd gel or paint grade safflower oil. The galkyds help it dry faster. Safflower oil dries faster than linseed oil. If I want it really thin, I use my thinner (Eco-house citrus thinner) it's nontoxic.😊

[@sue8237]

Beautiful work! First time I'm seeing it. Do you only work in oils?

[@TheBlackJewelz]

Good grief, those are both absolutely breathtaking. Sidenote: would you happen to know the title of that background track??

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! I will get back to you on the track. 😊 I have to re-watch the video.

[@lepabonic4931]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ms.lizzypoulos9276]

Will you please share what acrylic inks you used?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I use liquitex acrylic inks.😊

[@RoseMCreations]

Both pieces are gorgeous! Love your channel you should have many more subscribers. It baffles me why you don’t. ❤🌹

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Rose! I am truly blessed to have the supportive, genuine subscribers that I have. ❤❤❤

[@joannasundquist8494]

❤

[@CheriIsham]

Hi! I just discovered you while searching for abstract painting ideas on You Tube. I'm trying to loosen up my style a bit. I do super realistic paintings and drawings. I have a question about the paints you use. Do you ever use acrylic paint thinned with medium instead of oils for some of your top layers? I especially loved the bird painting.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! I do on occasion. In fact the video I'm releasing tomorrow is all acrylic.☺

[@CheriIsham]

@@lydiabroderick867 Thanks! I look forward to your new video!

[@MarisaArtCrafts]

I like acrylic inks too high flows too😊

[@danaellis6964]

Want to try the paper technique. Afraid I’ll get to that point and then not know what to add. Lol

[@AriesMade4U.DailyAffirmations]

I would like to post your video on my channell are you creative common licence do I need permission to use clips? Thanks love your work.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi there! Thank you! I am so bad at terms. I honestly have no idea how that works. Is it in KZbin studio? Is there something I need to check? I know it always says standard KZbin license.

[@barbaragarnier7328]

You've gained a new follower thanks to Heather Mader!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Barbara! And thank you Heather Mader!!!😃😃😃

[@paigewillcox8580]

Amazing ❤