How To Create Beautiful Hand Painted Abstract Backgrounds For Mixed Media Art

Come join me in this week's "Paint Paper with Me" Q&A session, where we'll be creating abstract backgrounds!
I love this activity because it allows me to let loose and play without any restrictions. As adults, we don't often get to do that, so I hope you'll join me in this fun and freeing experience.
In this video, I'll share my approach to painting papers and give you some insight into what it does for me. Spoiler alert: it's magical!
I can't wait to see what you create!
If you missed the LIVE Q&A, be sure to write your questions in the comments, I’ll be sure to answer a quickly as I can.
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Kellee Wynn at @colorcrushcreative does a fantastic job of showing how to work with grid collages.
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[@PaintedPaperStudio]

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[@elaineaquino3329]

😮🎉!

[@glendadudley2300]

Very nice

[@glendadudley2300]

What type of paper used?

[@marie23christine]

Jackie … you are a joy to watch! I love how you approach things and how you change the outcome in such a creative way!! The possibilities you encourage are unlimited … how fun!! By the way, so happy Archie is doing well … made my heart happy!! thank you …

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much, Marie - having Archie recover so well at 14 is amazing. 🥰

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Just an idea.... I use that tape you are pulling off as washi tape in collage! I just store it on some parchment paper and it's ready to use when I need it!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

It's a great idea Nathalie, and another good reason to be super careful when pulling it up 😀

[@ankekirsten4284]

So cool Jackie! I’ve been used up all the paint on my pallet by doing just this technique!!!! ❤❤❤❤ it!!! No washing paint. Just great. Thank you.

[@k8marlowe]

You are not alone! I, too, really enjoy watching other artists paint, even if it’s just backgrounds that might be covered later. Whenever I can’t play in my own studio, I “play” vicariously through others. ☺️ There’s no better way to discover new techniques, color combinations or tools than to just experiment with abandon!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Amen, Kate! When I travel I download a bunch of KZbin videos for inspiration and eye candy while I fly. It's dreamy! 🥰

[@lollymindel2039]

You're marvelous in every way! Your willingness to play and explore makes my heart sing. I'm so elated I discovered your videos.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Lolly - I'm so happy you're here! 🥰

[@dianemiller8153]

The Catalyst Wedge Show ... LOVE it! ♥ I don't know how I missed this video before - I am still discovering more of your videos, and really "get" your excitement over the colors that are happening. My very favorite art teacher at community college back in the day steeped us in color exercises that really ignited my passion for art creating.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

I completely forgot that I said that, Diane, and now I'm thinking I should make a "Catalyst Wedge Show" 😂😂😂

[@annecanright4918]

I just found your channel and I love how you approach your work! And I haven't even seen any of your finished pieces! I have recently been frustrated because the artists I've found are working so small and specifically (cards) that I don't feel a kindred spirit with them at all. You are different and besides your real love of paint and paper the size matters as well. Thanks!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Size does matter 😂 - but it's true, I love working large, but when I really want to challenge myself I work super small. I'm so grateful you're watching Anne 🥰

[@user-zn4ql5he5i]

I luv watching someone paint .. esp abstract!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Terri! 🥰

[@lynnhuddleston3199]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos and I have really enjoyed it. ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Lynn! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I hope you'll have a chance to watch some of the others. 🥰

[@CCM426]

I love, love, love orange and turquoise/teal together with the umber/browns. I’m anxious to see what you do on top!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi CCM - Thank you! 🥰 It was my favorite paper of 2023! I finally used some of it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJbFnYptq56hjqc

[@myrapatinart]

What paper did you use first for the grids? And then what paper did you use second for the orange paint?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for spending this time with me. If you enjoyed it, please give me a thumbs up, I would truly appreciate it. 💜

[@mariesbiggerberry]

Please google if it is safe to have the alcohol substance in a spray bottle - I was told it was too toxic. And hope you have good ventilation. Enjoyed the video - thank you

[@chrystinelacaille9884]

This was SOOOOOOO INSPIRING 😍😍😍

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Love it @@chrystinelacaille9884! I'm so happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@coraannetoledo-merritt1220]

Thanks for the exciting video I could feel your excitement. Would love te see how you compose a collage grid. And please give the name of the woman artist you mentioned in the video.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi @@coraannetoledo-merritt1220 - thank you very much! If you scroll through my videos, look for part 5 of the autumn color study - I did a grid collage on that one. The name of the artist I was referring to is Kellee Wynn at @colorcrushcreative . Also, @jackieschomburgart has been doing a lot with grid collage lately.

[@lorraineerickson4311]

Hi Jackie,It is so exciting to watch you create! I feel so enthralled when I create . I catch my breath, my heart beats faster, and my stomach does flip flops! You are not afraid to feel and say so. Finally, finally, an artist who expresses how she feels when she works. Thank you for validating my own feelings, that it is okay to catch my breath when I see what I’ve laid down!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

LOL Lorraine - I love that you get super-expressive, too! I really can't help myself 😀 When I first started filming my videos, I tried to edit those parts out, but then I thought that I would want to see that in a video (and also, it saved me hours of editing time by keeping the reactions in 😂). I'm at a stage in my life where I only want to do things that make me feel THAT good. I'm so glad you're here. 🥰

[@sandramorand3490]

Oh I’d love to see what you’re going to do with these beautiful papers !

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Me too, Sandra!! A couple of these I love so much - I want to let them be 😂

[@SMART-pn3fn]

Great video content and full of tips and techniques. Thank you ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@jcofortco]

@17:42. 😃 Hah! That's funny as I'm Specifically painting some papers to MAKE book covers with them! I am of the brown paper bag bookcover generation as well. 😎 AND! I'd started painting just a few moments b4 I found this vid so I've been painting along with you! Never worked out that way before as I frequently watch YT while Creating. 😊

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

This is perfection to me! I love that we painted "together." Thank you so much for being here. 🥰

[@pardalotemakes]

I had to stop the replay of this about half way through when you mentioned grid collages. I'm not sure who you were referring to, but I am currently *obsessed* with Catalina Viejo's collage letters, I'm not sure if you've seen her work? Anyway, back to watching, this is a lot of fun, thank you!~

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Michelle - thank you for watching, I really appreciate it. I am not familiar with Catalina Viejo, but you had me with the words "collage letters" - I'll have to check her out now 🥰

[@nicoleperron3315]

The last one I would turn it upside down and I see a couple of green pine trees and mountains in the background, its lovely as is.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Great eye, Nicole! I had to re-watch to see the piece you meant and when it came up I could see what you saw, clearly. I have since used several parts of that piece in different collage, but I'll dig it out and see if I still have that part. 🥰

[@marylouharkins5887]

Your 1st of Collage 2024 video led me to this one. It’s the second time I’ve watched and loved it just as much the 2nd time. Thx for another great one!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

I am so happy to hear this, Marylou. Thank you for re-watching and have a wonderful 2024!

[@cinnamongypsea]

It’s the colours of tropical 🌴 places often seen in my travels . 💥🎉

[@teecee8888]

I love your videos. I do want to rewatch while I’m painting. I absolutely love your excitement and joy! It’s contagious! ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you TeeCee 💜

[@CoveMermadame]

Luv your sharing of your play process! ❤️

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much!🥰

[@jodybradley765]

I’d love to see the next step with these pieces and how you will use these.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Jody - the papers created here get used in several projects and videos, including the one that will come out later this week 😉

[@fcruz2012]

Thank you! Love it! Amazing colors, tips and ideas!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much, Fernanda! I am so happy you are here and that you enjoyed the video. 🥰

[@jkerr-bethedreamandthedrea4379]

I love watching g your creative process. Thank you for sharing!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much, JKerr! 🥰

[@debbiereed8341]

I really enjoyed watching you do this. Gave me some ideas.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

You've been busy today! Thank you very much for watching and letting me know how you feel. 🥰

[@FrankieKins112]

Beautiful! I thought you were just making a big mess until you pulled off the tape and revealed the six images. I can't believe how amazing they are.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

LOL - I thought I was making a big mess too, but that process works every single time. I hope you give it a try. 🥰

[@bohahnfeld9212]

Fantastic! I also could just paint papers all day everyday! Thanks for sharing your process 🌸🌸🌸

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

You are so welcome Bo - keep painting 😀

[@janweaver3112]

I love how you get so excited by the results, that is me also want to keep everything so lovely.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Jan - I really can't help my excitement sometimes - you should see me play poker 😂🥰

[@tracievelazquez6651]

Oh my goodness YES! I love all of this and I too love to create in this exact way. These papers would be awesome in a painted paper painting in Elizabeth St. Hilarie style. So awesome. Can hardly wait for the next video. Two thumbs up and a new subscriber😊 😊😊😊

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you Tracie, I appreciate your enthusiasm 🥰.

[@debbiespringer7961]

Jackie, I loved watching you playing and experimenting with paint color and techniques! I don't usually get lost in watching a video longer than 20 minutes. I hope you make lots more of these videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

WOW - that was a super sweet comment Debbie! Thank you so much for spending some time with me, and losing yourself in the process 🥰

[@chrisjohnson7609]

Never heard of skip troweling, definitely something I want to try, thanks for sharing this technique.

[@beautifulabstractions755]

Thanks for a great video.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@AriefortheLaugh]

Grid collage.... yes, please

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

You've got it Arie - coming soon 😀

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I love everything! I love experimenting but this is new to me and I’m excited for this ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

The experimenting is the thing that gets me most excited! 😀

[@vickigarrett2285]

Jackie, you are so awesome to share your fabulous talent with us!!! I have gained such confidence to just let loose and not worry about making mistakes 😆

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

What a lovely comment Vicki, thank you. You nailed it - just letting loose like this does build confidence in the creative process, and [spoiler alert] it can spill over into many areas of our lives 🥰

[@ericacollins2046]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos. Thank you for spreading your joy!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much, Erica - it makes me so happy that the videos connect with you 🥰

[@kennybelgrave3171]

Another wonderful video. Especially learning to embrace your mistakes and just have fun ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Yes - I really do think that's the most important part 😀.

[@Ann-ux2gx]

You just showed up I my feed and I’m so happy it did! To add to other commenters, I can’t wait to rewatch this and work along with you. And also eager to see the ways in which you’re going to use these papers. Thanks for motivating me!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Ann - I'm so happy you're here! I really do hope you will work along side me - it's much more fun than creating alone 🥰

[@jewellfamilyfarm9597]

Love your channel. I really like the idea of the back ground for creating this for a series. I can't wait to start this technic. How wonderful!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for your kind words Jewel Family! Background painting is a really fun way to spend an afternoon 😀

[@allanhayden8737]

Oh! love that!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Allan! This was one of the must fun painting days of last year. 🥰

[@LollyLiving]

Just found your channel and I absolutely love it. I have painted in oils/acrylics/pastels for over 50 years, but have never tried anything like this. I'm definitely going to be experimenting. There seems to be so much freedom in this method, something I'm looking forward to after a lifetime of realism ! Thank you Jackie. Looking forward to your next video.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Awwwww thank you Lolly - it truly is so freeing! I hope you become as enamored with this style as I have 💜

[@kathhicks6439]

OMG SO awesome!!!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

OMGosh Kath, any day I'm feeling not-so-great about what I'm creating, I'm going to rely on you as my personal cheerleader 🤣📣 Thank you for always being so kind 🥰

[@sharonzacharias8963]

Love, love your tips on abstract backgrounds. I have a catalyst and have not used mine. You are very inspiring !!! Thank you!!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Sharon! Now go break out that wedge and make something that makes you smile 🥰

[@skyqueenstudios]

Just found your channel, it was fun to watch for a bit. I don’t love really lengthy videos so I left after about 15 minutes. I did pick up your enthusiasm and I really appreciate how much excitement you have for what you do. I love to make hand painted papers too. I’ll be trying that Venetian plaster technique you mentioned. You gave me the idea to go through some of my old interior decorating and painting books to look for other ideas and ways to crossover into my art. Cheers!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, Susan. Everybody is different in how long they enjoy watching anything, but I appreciate that you watched however long it was. The Venetian plaster technique is awesome, and I hope you give it a whirl. Happy painting 🥰

[@maureenknight3863]

fabulous!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Maureen! 🥰

[@louiseleroux2367]

I just found your channel. ❤ I also love watching people paint. Thanks for sharing your process. I am just starting to explore collage with monoprint papers. I woukd love to see something on grid collage that you mentioned.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Watching other people paint is how I get my steps in each day - I watch while I'l on the treadmill 🥰 Thank you for watching, and I work on the grid collage video soon.

[@diannelacourciere4129]

I just discovered your channel today, so have been binge watching. I am new to creating my own collage papers so really enjoyed watching you process . ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Well welcome Dianne! I'm so glad you are here and love hearing that you enjoy the process. 🥰

[@youareamazingyesyou5880]

beautiful colours... looks really fun... I will give it a go and experiment 🙂

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Yes, experiment - it's so fun! Thank you for watching 😀

[@deborahpollock8769]

Thank you Jackie for a wonderful video. I really enjoyed it. You are such a nice person to spend time with on KZbin. I found this video inspirational. I did love your favourite piece. When you were painting the large A1 size painting I was surprised at how well it turned out when you removed the tape and chopped the pieces up. They looked fantastic and I really liked the idea of using the small viewfinder. Best wishes Deborah

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Deborah, I am so happy you enjoyed that video and thank you for your very kind words. Creating on the large piece then cutting it up is a great way to train your brain to detect and utilize variations in the background. Each cut piece could produce and entirely different creative universe. 🥰

[@deborahpollock8769]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Thank your reply Jackie. I am going to give this a try when I have finished with my textile work. I was thinking of using this technique on fabric. It could work wonderful in textile vessels and abstract works. Thank you so much for the inspiration 💗

[@Irinoux]

You are adorable! I discovered your chanel just today and I'm fan! Thank you so much for sharing this process! I love your enthusiasm 💙

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you - I'm sou glad you found your way here 🥰

[@4ke_1978]

It is really nice to hear your ‘oh wow’ and ‘ohhhh yeah’ reactions 😂 I’m happy to hear that other people too react that way about smudges of color 😂😂😂😂 😍

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

My husband always asks who I am talking to when in the studio 😂😂😂

[@anabeladomingues3968]

I love your background painting !For me dei are a finished beautiful paintings I would like to have on my home The blues are fantastic Thank you for sharing 👏👏👏

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much Anabela - I love the blues too 🥰

[@andreaharley4047]

Im late watching this amazing video. Im bowled over by yr amazing work plus its so obvious its yr passion as you give out a beautiful smile. ❤👍👍👍

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

That is very kind of you to say Andrea, thank you. 😊

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Between seeing you and Kirsten (Quirky Queen Journals) use it, I finally got a Paint shaper. It arrived today. ❤ I'm thinking a catalyst wedge is next on my list.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

I love it, Darcy! I call the two the "Dynamic Duo" of mixed media - they can do ANYTHING! Have so much fun with your new shaper. 🥰

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

@@PaintedPaperStudio thanks 😊

[@suemahoney5431]

I loved this video, the content and especially the length

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you Sue! I hope to do this style of video (Live Q&A) every other week - stay tuned 💜

[@ILoveMaltese]

I am so happy to have found your channel. Thank you for the wonderful videos.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

You're welcome! Now get out there and start playing 🥰

[@sankikreationsakasandra-ka6873]

I'm watching this in the car on a 5 hour drive home. So interesting and fun, thankyou for making the time fly and I learnt a lot too. Will have to see when your live is on est time Australia!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Sandra-Kay, I LOVE watching art videos when I travel - they are such a great distraction. Thank you for watching mine when you're on the move. 🥰

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Love it! I couldn't join the actual live but catching up later!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Nathalie - no worries, I am going to do the LIVE Q&A's regularly - in fact there is one coming up this weekend. Stay tuned for the info 🥰

[@miriamtait8854]

So glad you came up on my phone. I eas a print maker and have tons of paper

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Miriam! 🥰

[@madratrubber2935]

Just Beautiful. Thank you for showing us how to do this 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much Madra 🥰

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much, Madra! 🥰

[@debcousins5077]

I really felt so excited about this video and can't wait to follow it again and paint alongside your approach. My trouble is once I have done a layered background I don't know where or what is the NEXT STEP please!! I sometimes love the backgrounds as they are!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Deb - this is awesome! If you love the background the way it is, leave it 😍 There is no requirement to do anything more. I have tons of "backgrounds" that I love too much to cover. There does not always have to be a next step, which should be freeing. Having said that, the more you experiment with backgrounds, the more you will learn about your style and interests. Some people will collage over the background, some will paint, and some will make a book out of them. My hope is that you will always begin and end where it feels good. Is this helpful? 🥰

[@rorygaudio4688]

So excited for this one!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hope to see you there 😀

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Looks like so much fun! Love how they look ❤

[@jodybradley765]

I’d like to see a grid collage video 😊

[@grandbaygranny]

I really enjoyed watching your process. Sorry I missed the live session though...it would have been fun to paint along with you. :)

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

No worries Grand Bay Granny - I'm hosting another Paint Paper with Me LIVE Q&A this coming Friday at 11 AM ET 😀 I sure hope you can make it!

[@grandbaygranny]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Sigh...I have a luncheon that day - But I will watch the replay! Thanks for the heads up.

[@fionalynnshaw]

Hi Jackie! I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I LOVE your work!! Thank you for these gorgeous sessions, I'm gathering up the courage to work in abstract painting ~ mostly I'm a photographer and wanting to do new things. I'm SO inspired by what you're making!!! 💖

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you Fiona, I appreciate your kind words and your subscription. If I may suggest something... start. Start easy, start fast before you're ready, and start badly. Allow yourself to not have perfect results (you will thank me for this 😂). It's exciting and scary to start a new creative outlet, but you were a beginner photographer at one point, right? Truly, painting papers is the easiest way to dip your toe into abstract art. Please let me know how it goes for you 🥰

[@fionalynnshaw]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Thank you Jackie!! That's just the encouragement I needed! The photographs I love to make are almost all abstract nature forms, so I'm hoping some of that inclination will translate into paint on paper. I'm going to order some paint tonight and hopefully get started some time amidst Thanksgiving week!! Many thanks to you and I'll keep you posted! 💗

[@maureenbartling2478]

I love watching you paint backrounds. I get as excited as you do. What is the importance od the tape? Is it to create whitespace?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Maureen! Yes, it's to create white space, and to create an instant frame when I cut up the sheet into individual backgrounds. Also - it almost always make everything look better 🥰

[@HiThereHeyThere]

So idk bout uuu 😊 but i saw a seahorse, a horse a buffalo and a light blue jaybird in the art pieces you made here 🤭😁

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

LOL! I'm going to have to go back and re-watch this to see if I can see them too 😄🥰

[@ApBarr345]

If these are backgrounds would you do a video finishing some of these? What would you put over these?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi, April. Thanks for watching. I will be using some of these backgrounds soon, but I may wait years to use some because I love them so much 😂. Mostly, I collage and/or work on them, but I have used them inside of encaustic works, too. 💜

[@robertabryan100]

I loved watching and listening your video. I'm interested in how you use these as backgrounds. What forms of art are you making with them? Please make more videos. This is exactly what I like doing but I get stuck knowing where to go next.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Roberta, thank you for your kind words. I will absolutely make more videos like this, but will also make some showing what I do with the papers. Largely, they stay in beautiful, colorful stacks 😂, but my go to use for them is collage. PS - they also make fantastic grocery lists 😜

[@Ruhi60444]

Thank you👍👍👍💙

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 😀

[@Jeannine754]

Hi Jackie :) This is my second background paper painting video where you mention that you go on to use them to create full paintings. I checked out your video list and don’t see any for that process. I’d be very interested in seeing the finished pieces. 💜

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi EJ! Thank you for watching another video 😀. You will primarily find me painting papers on this channel because that is the focus. However, I have included some of my art works in videos, and hope to do more in the coming year. This is still a brand new channel and I'm trying to find a balance between what people want to see, what feels right, and what I have time for. Thank you for your encouragement. 🥰

[@Jeannine754]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Well, Jackie, if your painted papers are any indication, your actual paintings will be beautifully inspirational and motivating. 😊

[@susanhale5058]

These painted backgrounds are gorgeous, Jackie! what kind of newsprint do you use? (Most that I’ve ever seen are grayish/brownish, whereas yours looks to be white.) Also, do you prime the watercolor paper with white gesso! many thanks for sharing. Great video,

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Susan! Thank you for asking - I actually can't remember if I gessoed this watercolor paper. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't - it's mostly random. However, when I'm working on a grid - like this one - I do usually gesso so that the tape comes off cleanly. As for the newsprint, it is just plain normal newsprint - it is grayish. I think the lighting in the studio made it look white. The exact paper I use should be listed in the supply section of the description. @@susanhale5058 🥰

[@AriefortheLaugh]

The clam shell tool! You are inviting and brilliant. It would be wonderful to hang out with you in person but your videos are next best thing. But if you are in South Fla let me know. 😊

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for the kind words Arie! I'm promise to let you know the next time I'm headed to FLA 🥰

[@barbarasparkes2718]

inspring, and love that you don’t add music!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Barbara. I stopped using music in the videos because a lot of people prefer not to have the distraction, and I agree. I love music in the studio, but not when watching (most) videos. I'm so happy you're here. 🥰

[@The_artistic_yogi]

I would love to see grid collage video!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Coming soon, I promise 😀

[@arteriasartsinteriordecor4872]

Just found your channel. Very interesting. Personally, I don't mind seeing the entire piece, I don't know what everyone here is talking about your camera being too high. Anyway, on a side note, your camera is oicking up signals, as there are interference lines popping up across the screen. No one seemed to comment on that, so it may just happen in the replay and not live, I don't know. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for letting me know about the interference lines, I'm sure it was a setting I missed when exporting. There is so much to learn technically. I'm happy you found the channel. 🥰

[@laurienye7514]

That sheet is gorgeous. That was great but I wanted to see what you were gong to do with it.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Laurie! I love it so much I still haven't used it 😂🤣😂. I swear, one day, I'm going to do an entire episode where I use all my favorites in one show. 🥰

[@heatherdomke9864]

The rich greens and browns that Teal and Nichol Azo Gold create

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

They're delicious! 🥰

[@suzijorgensen6545]

I'd LOVE to see you do a grid painting. BTW, I sometimes have difficulty reigning my colours in. Any hints?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Suzi, there are some grid paintings coming up 😀. As for reigning in colors, sometimes I have to "trick" myself. I grab 3 colors + black & white and paint outside of my studio. By working someplace where it's not convenient to grab other colors, I'm able to focus on the colors I chose. Also, I love the challenges (and rewards) of sometimes sticking to a very limited palette. 🥰

[@sharoncade282]

Really enjoying watching this video! What tape do you use?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Sharon - thank you for being here! The tape is white artist's tape. This is the exact one I use amzn.to/3SwvIq7. 🥰

[@mcblakemore3423]

Hi Jackie, I like seeing how you use your tools, and I'm anxious to see the Azo Gold video. I have a question about alternate uses for Matte Medium -- I bought a cheap brand of Matte Medium and it yellows the surface of canvas or paper when I've used it -- any suggestions about mixing it with another medium? Can I tint it with acrylic paint?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, and I'll get working on the Azo Gold video soon I promise. To answer your questions I need to put on my mad scientist cap 😀. If the medium is yellowing, you could try a drop or two of a purple (like dioxazine purple) mixed in to neutralize the yellow. Personally, I would start with a ridiculous ratio, like 20 parts matte medium to 1 part purple and glaze it over the surface. I suggesting painting some papers that you can test this on. If I run across a better answer, I'll share it here. Good luck and let me know if you find a solution.

[@mcblakemore3423]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Thanks, very helpful...I will give it a go. You've inspired me to spend this very hot day just putting paint on paper!

[@elisabethesteve8075]

Hi! I would love to see grid collages!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hello Elisabeth! Thank you for watching - I did a grid collage in the 5th video of the autumn color study, and I plan to do more in the new year. Here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/roe8ZKSIrr-ihpo

[@scarlettskies100]

What is this sorcery you created lol...in all honesty halfway through I thought oh it's spoiled ...but by the end just stunning results ...im trying to step out of my comfort zone ...im a detail kinda gal 😊 so I'm going to try this and have some fun ...thanks for the inspiration...New subbie 😊

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Scarlett! I hope you do try to let loose - I know it's hard for detail-oriented people, but it could start new and magical creative pathways. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing - it means so much to me. 🥰

[@yvetteloew3944]

I thought I heard you say (the thinner papers to tear up for collage) were newsprint? They look pretty white not unleashed. Could you please share what kind of paper you are using again. Thank You. I love watching you play. ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Yvette! Thank you for your kind words. Every paper used (except the large piece of watercolor paper) was newsprint. It may look “white” because of the lighting, but it is newsprint. 🥰

[@fionalynnshaw]

Hi Jackie! Watching this for like, the 10th time LOL! LOVE it!! Anyway, question ~ when you say things like "this isn't meant to be a piece of art", or "this will look totally different than how it looks now" etc, why do you say that? what would differentiate what you're making in THIS video from a "real piece of art"? I get it that your intention is to create "just" collage papers, but what you're ending up with is SO wonderful, why don't you consider them more serious pieces? Thanks! 💖

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Victoria, thank you so much for watching the video 10 times 😂 But seriously, I genuinely appreciate you being here and asking such an important question. While there are several answers to this question, the most personal one is that sometimes, that terrible, nasty, and loud inner voice makes me self-conscious about my creative skills and talents. It is a very old voice, going back to my childhood. Sometimes, I don't hear it, but other times, it's as if standing next to me at the work table. The funny thing is that I created this channel in large part so that people of any creative level could try things and explore their talents without worrying about the outcome. I am so glad you asked this, and I will pay more attention to my words because I do love my papers, and they are works of art to me. Thank you so much, Victoria, for holding the mirror up to me. 🥰

[@fionalynnshaw]

HI Jackie! @@PaintedPaperStudio Oh, THAT voice 😉 Ok, well, I didn't intend to bring the oh so prevalent psychological dimension into a creativity conversation, and meant it as a technical inquiry, BUT, we can't probably leave it out it is SO part of how most of us are conditioned from early childhood... Kudos to you for making a YT channel despite the inner critic!!! I'm really sitting with these questions as I venture into a world I feel truly ill equipped to tread. So, I finally did get some paints and have been experimenting as I intended, and I'm LOVING it!!! Making some really interesting, sometimes ugly and sometimes luminous things appear on the paper LOL. Will continue and try and allow the process to unfold without too much internal chatter; much more challenging to let the other half of my brain do the "talking"/painting as it's apparently much less developed 🤣 So many thanks for your thoughtful reply! Can't wait to see more wonderful paint-alongs 🥰

[@ILoveMaltese]

#replay

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Awesome, Sheila! ⭐️

[@dramathompson9053]

What is a grid collage?? I loved watching you play!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you very much, Drama! A grid collage is where you make a bunch of squares (or circles) on a single piece of paper and then create a mini-collage in each. I've linked two videos here the first is of a grid collage, the second is a grid color study. There is also a link in those videos to grab a copy of the grid template I use. I hope this helps 🥰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/emekgmCohtGrjq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/roe8ZKSIrr-ihpo

[@donnaherring2355]

Loved this. Did you find the link to the person who provided some grid inspiration?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Yes, it's Kellee Wynn at @colorcrushcreative 😀

[@marlenewebber832]

Thx for some helpful tips. One question: we’re all the papers gessoed?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

No, the only gessoed paper in this video was the large sheet of watercolor paper. It is rare when I gesso before a painted paper session - just personal preference. Thank you for being here, Marlene. 🥰

[@ChristasCreativeChaos]

Are you using high flow fluid acrylics or regular fluid? Thanks for this great video!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Christa! I am almost always using regular fluid acrylics. In this video they definitely are fluid acrylics. When I use high flow, I make a really big deal about it. 😂 I love high flow, but I don't have very many - waiting for some space to open up in the studio 😍

[@ChristasCreativeChaos]

@@PaintedPaperStudio thanks!

[@suzijorgensen6545]

The graphite circles are a great idea and I'm sad they didn't stand out 😢

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Not everything will, but I encourage you to make a piece where they do stand out 💜

[@michellemullen518]

I saw 2 people

[@bethmiller4266]

I love this technique. I’m not a lover of paint brushes. They just don’t work for me so I use tools instead, like you do. The video cut off in the beginning so I don’t know how you primed your paper. I’m assuming you used a cold pressed paper as well.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Beth, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I don't mind using paint brushes as much as I don't like cleaning them * sigh.* It's on my list of things to "learn to enjoy." Yes, it was 140 lb Canson Cold Press Watercolor Paper, primed with Liquitex white Gesso. 😀

[@davidwilshusen4332]

What brand of elbow grease are you using?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

😂😂😂 Bernardi brand, of course 😂😂😂 Thank you for watching and making me laugh! 🥰

[@magdalenahadala6799]

Can You write what was that roller you used at the begining to spread the brown around?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hello Magdalena! I'm so sorry that wasn't in the supply list - it's a 4" rubber brayer made by Speedball. I just put it and a direct link to it in the description. 🥰

[@patriciasheridan7]

What is that wide brush used in beginning?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

I think you're referring to the silicone paint shaper. It is listed in the supply section of the video - it is my second favorite tool 😍

[@johnk.blanchard503]

Sorry but I don't see the link to the channel for "grid collage"...

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hello John! The channel is www.youtube.com/@colorcrushcreative

[@carolhenry1170]

Where do you get such a large sheet of watercolor paper and what size is it please.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Carol, I get this paper from Dick Blick, and the size is 30" x 22" 😀

[@dianeday5079]

Jackie, what kind of paper are you using? It looks very thin almost like printing paper.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Diane - the paper is newsprint 12"x16" I think. The exact paper is listed in the video description. 🥰

[@ilenearena9166]

Do you mix water with the alcohol ?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Ilene - no, the isopropyl alcohol is not mixed with water. 🥰