How To Make A Soothing Collage Painting

[@debbiegarland7124]

Ethereal, I know the person in mourning will find a lot of comfort living with this thoughtful piece.

[@marabethquinart]

I hope so, and thanks for the kind and lovely words, Debbie!

[@AnnTruemper]

Marabeth has me wanting to get into my art room again without dread. Her class is wonderful and exactly what I needed. She is encouraging and has me believing "I can do this!" I was hesitant to sign up for her class because I have been a ceramic artist for many years. I was terrified of the word "paint" but have done many paper collages. I LOVE having this new way of working. It is also wonderful to have Marabeth pop into my inbox and say a few encouraging words to me and all of us. I truly believe she is always thinking about her students and always there to answer any questions. Please think about joining our group of artists and learn all about "Painting with Paper." It is simply wonderful!!!!

[@marabethquinart]

You are simply the SWEETEST. I’m SO happy you joined and you can be I will be using this beautiful testimonial 🥰. Thank you.

[@rhondamock7628]

Oh, dear Lord, that’s incredible. Everything about this video was soothing.

[@marabethquinart]

So happy to hear that! 🥰

[@craftdipper]

Stunning collage❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianecharest8365]

Beautiful piece. Beautiful ideas you have. Thank you for sharing.

[@marabethquinart]

You are so welcome, my pleasure. Thanks Diane!

[@ChrissyBear99]

💜 the colours Beautiful

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊

[@JeriCleveland]

This is exactly what I needed to get me started in collage. This was beautiful

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy to hear that! Enjoy!!

[@LedgerAndLace]

Absolutely soothing and what a BEAUTIFUL tribute to a loved one!

[@marabethquinart]

It was deeply rewarding to create! Thanks so much for the sweet words 🥰

[@LedgerAndLace]

@@marabethquinart 💕

[@margaridaferreira2346]

You’ve added the sound of a peaceful, prayer-like silence to this painting. I so totally loved it!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! Lovely words 🥰

[@luannianke8110]

2nd watch since being introduced to your art. Loved this since the 1st time and it has stayed on my mind to try. I am several layers in on my first. I felt really emotional this time due to a personal loss 1 yr ago. The very special touches in your painting gave me ideas for my own as I sit here looking from a distance. Lovely, meaningful share for me to save and watch as much as I want. Thank you so much. MO, USA

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy it resonated with you and that you are also enjoying the cathartic nature of the layering process. It has helped me process a lot of grief.

[@PaulWalesArt]

Beautiful Marabeth! Your voice over is so cathartic and calming. I'm sure pieces like this connect with the heart and spirit. Be well and thank you again for sharing.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it. 🥰

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

A beautiful piece which I am sure the recipient will treasure forever. What kind of tissue paper do you use. Is it acid free?

[@marabethquinart]

I used to use various kinds of tissue, some of it acid free but now I’ve switched to medical exam paper-I can buy it in rolls and in bulk so it’s consistent in the way it behaves and it’s also more economical

[@ranimacias7638]

This was wonderful, Marabeth. Beautiful and inspiring! Love those layers!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching 😊

[@miriammoyer7271]

This collage process is astounding! Your course offering is beyond generous!! Your painting is so soothing and calming. Watching you paint and listening to you equally so. 🙏🏼💝

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words 😊

[@Paula-wo6qm]

Thank you ! I love your paintings and the way you do it !

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, Paula! 😀

You're a promising artist! I'll wake up tomorrow , and turn my classic canvas to mixed media, with "roses"!

[@marabethquinart]

Haha, and thank you for the kind words.

[@mrs.aaaartanitaambrister5084]

This is just lovely. What did you use for your adhesive? It looks so wonderful to create texture.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! I use Golden Liquid Glazing Medium but there are many mediums you could use as well. I just like it because it will also thin my paint to have some transparency and I love the versatility of both.

[@jillpontiere1814]

The class was amazing! It really got my inspiration meter up! I really appreciate your instruction and creativity.

[@marabethquinart]

I’m soooo glad to hear it, Jill! That makes me very happy. I hope you might consider coming to the next Q+A on Thursday the 10th. I think you’d really love hearing all of the questions and the resources everyone has to offer. You can join in or simply sit and listen. I would love to have you come!

[@purpleplump6650]

So beautiful, you can tell it was done with such love 💜

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so very much 🥰

[@andreaharley4047]

So beautiful with a lovely colour combination. So harmonious. ❤❤❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dianamitschke503]

Loved, loved, loved watching your process and listening to your calm soothing voice. l can see how adding more and more layers really adds depth to the finished piece. Was especially delighted when at 27:42 on the video the way the piece was shown l could see a bird to the left of the white area. He's there and you don't have to look hard to see him. Beautiful painting, it has an ethereal quality about it.......thank you for sharing....

[@marabethquinart]

I love it when images just appear on their own! I will look for the bird. 😉. Thanks so much for watching, Diana.

[@elizabethlynch8010]

You are channeling Monet MB ~ this composition/color combo is simultaneously uplifting & sublime …. Love the dimension, really special

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so very much, Elizabeth! I do love the softness and calmness of this one.

[@jennyfarrell5979]

Thank you so much for sharing your process for this beautiful painting. I've never tried collage before but I'm trying this out with my current painting because I feel so inspired. X

[@marabethquinart]

So glad to hear it! Have fun!

[@caroladerooij6382]

So beautiful ❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ingebjrgulstein7342]

Wonderful piece!🇳🇴💗

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 🥰

[@scarlettskies100]

Love love love the colours ...very very beautiful

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much 😊

[@louisakearney9517]

Your videos are so informative and charming! You mention that in certain paintings you paint (or position) all your flowers facing forward but you didn’t say what your reason was. I like doing that in certain paintings and even though it’s abstract, I worry that it will come across as simplistic, even though that isn’t my intention. Thanks again.

[@marabethquinart]

I’m not sure exactly what I was making that comment on, but I’m guessing that I was saying that somewhere along the way, I began to want to paint flowers that looked a bit ‘incomplete’ and less uniform, much like you find flowers in nature. I should watch the video again and see 😆. There’s certainly not a right or wrong way, but I did have a shift in my work in the last couple years

[@ranjanachand9306]

It's amazing

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much 😊

[@westiepupmom]

I just discovered you and I love your voice. I am going to take a class soon. This art piece is beautiful. I love botanicals.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you for the kind words-and I’ll be glad to see you in class!

[@gaylecewpie5012]

What a lovely piece its very ethereal and gorgeous wow! I'm just looking at it and it is peaceful. Thank you very much for sharing your lovely talent with us how generous of you.

[@marabethquinart]

It’s totally my pleasure-I love to talk about process ❤️

[@OliveJoseph-k6b]

I love watching your art come too life

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment too 😊

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Just found you tonight and this special collage is so soft and beautiful it surely will make the one who receives it very pleased!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! And glad you’re here :)

[@bobworthy7001]

Thanks!

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure!

[@paulaweed9737]

This was so beautiful! Thank you for videoing your process, it was very calming and thoughtful.

[@marabethquinart]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it And thanks for watching 😊

[@FaraH-cl8bk]

Merci pour votre partage généreux

[@marabethquinart]

My complete pleasure! And thanks for watching 😊

[@beccogiallo]

Relaxing and beautiful.

[@marabethquinart]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@suerothberg143]

thank you. just discovered this video after taking your class. wow. it is so wonderful...your process, your narration and insights, etc, the painting is soothing as is your style and presentation.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Sue! That means so much and I appreciate every word. Xoxo

[@ilenearena9166]

So beautiful & soothing ...

[@marabethquinart]

So happy, and thank you!

[@janacvk1112]

Stunning.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊

[@summerlovin9135]

So beautiful 😊

[@marabethquinart]

Many thanks! And thanks for watching 😊

[@angelinamichelle8474]

I am so pleased to have found you!!! Hi from Down Under. It seems you have to say exactly what I need to hear at this stage of my my mixed media journey. It is almost as if you are speaking directly to me 😊. I look forward to exploring the rest of your videos. Thankyou so much for sharing.

[@marabethquinart]

You are so welcome and welcome aboard. I love hearing this 😊

[@mikejudyvandenheuvel1693]

I love this. Thanks for sharing your creativity and talents.

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure! I love talking about art. Thanks for watching.😀

[@marixpirow7976]

Absolutely beautiful!!.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much!

[@barbistraut5635]

Gorgeous, Marabeth!!!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, Barbi. I appreciate it.

[@susanafangi7466]

Maraviĺloso e inspirador!!!! Gracias!!!!

[@marabethquinart]

So glad it was-thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊

[@tempo9198]

Beautiful outcome but your talk is what really inspires me ❤

[@marabethquinart]

Love that. Thank you and thanks for watching 😊

[@clairedesrosiers7398]

Lovely! J adore!.. nice voice well explained , you are calm, intuitively .. you’re guided!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you, Claire! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@callycatus]

Wonderful to watch ..Thankyou a lovely art work

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much and I appreciate you watching and commenting ❤️

[@cindylabare960]

Gorgeous! I loved watching the process!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting 😊

[@suetraviss8888]

So beautiful. I love doing Gelli plates.

[@marabethquinart]

Me too! It’s so fun 🤩

[@Sarah43627]

It's so beautiful in all respects that it's mesmerizing. One of your best! Thank you.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@StudioGriffel]

Beautiful! Love seeing your process

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! Surprisingly, since I started doing videos, I also learn new things by viewing my process.

[@susancook1617]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing 😊

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊

[@cynthiawindley1806]

BEAUTIFUL -SOFT -

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊

[@sigrunasa]

Absaloutely mesmerizing, thank you

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊

[@shirleykamala1797]

Beautiful..!thanks.

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure, and thank you for watching and commenting. 😊

[@annstewart360]

Love this

[@marabethquinart]

So glad, and thanks for watching 😊

[@22GmaRocky]

This is so pretty….. thank you so much for sharing your process❤️

[@marabethquinart]

I’m happy to do so-I love to talk about process!

[@CAT-Anne]

Beautiful~!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind comment!

[@marieviviane8892]

Beautiful collage ! You are an very inspiring artist! Thank you!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting 🥰

[@bethniehoff8886]

I am looking forward to taking your collage course. Watching your work with paper to build this beautiful piece was inspiring. Many thanks❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks for the kind words! And I hope you do take the course-I think you’ll enjoy it 😊

[@mariabeckwith3336]

Your voice is so calming and inspiring.❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Maria 🥰

[@astridglodek3099]

I love it! So delicate and beautiful!!!☺️🥰

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Astrid. It was a satisfying one to make. I appreciate the comment. 😊

[@fatoomgierdien110]

I love your work process, i love your narrative. And, i love your Beautiful artpiece. THANK YOU👌‼️♥️💐 Toom@CapeTown

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much for such kind words. I truly appreciate it ❤️

[@mary-annecancilla7956]

Love the colours… so beautiful 💜

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, I do too!

[@denisevance1045]

This piece is sooooo inspiring! Can’t stay out of the studio since watching your videos and taking your class. Have been trying to incorporate watercolor into mine being that is my media of choice but clearly, the acrylics work nicer and have more substantial base. So….. get to making more papers Denise, LOL!

[@marabethquinart]

Oh yay, Denise! I love to hear this. And I hope you keep working with the collage/watercolor combo because I’d love to see what you come up with!

[@msfrehel8758]

This is just gorgeous! 🌼

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊

[@terryfrank3107]

This is just gorgeous - my favorite color palette and your process so soothing. I will take a look at your class. I get hung up at exactly the place you talked about - getting attached to the way it looks at a certain stage. And often when I get courageous and throw caution to the winds the results have been pretty awful. 😳.

[@marabethquinart]

I totally relate! I think that’s why it’s always a risk when you’re willing to go as far as it takes-you have no guarantee that this time it will work out. I had to start trying to think of success in terms of the growth of my entire practice and not the individual painting; it’s hard but I think more accurate. Thanks for watching and hope you join me in the class!

[@terryfrank3107]

@@marabethquinart That is a good way to look at it! So the class appears to be on video and we can do it at our own pace?

[@marabethquinart]

Yes, it’s all pre-recorded and once you purchase it, you have complete access to it for as long as you want. I have live Q&A sessions every few weeks as well. Let me know if I can help.

[@terryfrank3107]

@@marabethquinart Thanks so much for your reply. I am thinking that I will treat myself to the class for my birthday at the end of the month. I will be a lively 81 - as the saying goes “If not now, when?” 😇

[@marabethquinart]

I say that to myself every day, Terry! And so happy you will join-I look forward to it!

[@angeladingwall5680]

Beautiful artwork x

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much 😀

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

🌬🎨 I love your channel. You're such a Amazing artist and inspiration to myself. Thanks for sharing all your NOLAGE. 🌬🎨🧚‍♀️🦋

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy to hear you find it helpful, Michele! And it’s my pleasure because I love to talk about art process. 🥰

[@purplephoenixartbymicheled9298]

@@marabethquinart 🌬🎨Thank you so VERY much XOXO

[@tamarazylstra52]

This is beautiful and wanting me to join your class. So inspirational.

[@marabethquinart]

Please do! I’d love to have you 😊

[@cherylnielson5203]

Really a lovely piece. I like your attention to detail even though it’s abstract…

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Cheryl! I appreciate you kind words.

[@patanderson6602]

Truly inspiring. ❤

[@marabethquinart]

So happy to hear that, and thanks so much for watching and leaving me a sweet comment 😊

[@annaprice8170]

Beautiful! Would love to learn your style of collage!

[@marabethquinart]

Hi Anna! Thanks for the kind words. 🥰 If you’d like to join me, I have an introductory class on this process here: marabethquinart.thinkific.com/courses/paint-with-paper

[@katherinechristen2915]

what are you glueing the paper on with?

[@marabethquinart]

I use Golden Liquid Glazing Medium, but there are other mediums you can use. I use the glazing medium because I also can then thin out my paint with it to make glazes to go over the papers, so it’s just handy.

[@eloradanan1837]

I can't recommend Marabeth's collage class enough to others. Very easy to follow and and you learn techniques that you can incorporate into all your art pieces. Can you share the specific colors that you used in this piece?

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much for such kind words! I believe the colors were cerulean blue, greenish blue, paynes gray, and blue violet

[@lucielanteigne4446]

Ouf c’est époustouflant .Mrci

[@marabethquinart]

Merci beaucoup!

[@tendr247]

Love it

[@marietheresebegue7291]

Waouah

[@marabethquinart]

😊😊

[@dianepayette5421]

I stumbled across this video by accident. What a great discovery. I want to try myself, but initially I would like to know the type of paper you use. Talk about tissue paper, tea bag, what about? Thank you in advance for your answer 🤝

[@marabethquinart]

I mostly use tissue paper and tint it with acrylic paint. I love it because of it’s transparency and delicacy. I also will use teabag paper which is thicker and more absorbent; it has some transparency but not quite as much. I have an introductory class where I go into depth on this; if you’re interested, here’s some info: www.marabethquinart.com/collage-class

[@FrancaDAlfonso-pj9tc]

Bellissimo lavoro. Complimenti. Che carta usa per la realizzazione di questo collage? Grazie mille ❤

[@guizachristiane4824]

Wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marabethquinart]

Many many thanks 😊

[@cslattfri]

I love your choice of blues. I paint with watercolor and gouache. I am seriously thinking about trying acrylics. Any chance you can provide the name of the blues you used? I love the idea of the collage. Thanks for sharing this. It turned out beautiful!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you for your kind words! And I believe the blues I used were Soho brand Cerulean, Amsterdam brand Steel Blue, Amsterdam brand Greenish Blue and Lukas brand Dark Payne

[@viviandibrell849]

I am definitely thinking about taking the class. The link to the mulberry shows already colored papers ….is this correct? I bought a 480 sheet stack of wet strength tissue paper for gelli printing and the only thing I don’t like about it is it doesn’t tear well in one direction only in the other direction. Love this etherial collage! Just stunning!

[@marabethquinart]

I hope you do join the class! And yes, the mulberry papers are already tinted and so I actually use those papers the least, preferring to make my own, but they do have their own special qualities. I have had tissue that only tears one direction also, and have since switched to medical exam paper as an alternative. I don’t know where you’re located, but you can easily order it on Amazon in the US. If you’re interested, I have a link to it and other favorite art products here: www.marabethquinart.com/favorite-art-products

[@suzanneboily5224]

beautiful

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you, Suzanne! 😊

[@photinichristoforou4757]

Beautiful!! Can this process been done on an oil painting?

[@marabethquinart]

You can, although I’ve never done it myself. You would have to use different methods of adhering it to the surface, however, since you can use acrylic mediums over oil paint.

[@Psalm_27.4]

Hi Ms. Quin! Thank you for this video and your generosity! The mailchimp link you your favorite materials came up with a message saying that the page could not be found. Perhaps a letter or number of the link is a bit off???

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you!! I so appreciate you bringing that to my attention! Here’s the correct link: mailchi.mp/6658b8c5f33a/wjk8rdkxn3

[@priskateijo]

Beautiful result. I always feel identified when you talk about getting attached to something, it happens to me too often and it is true, all of the process is affected when that happens. I have a doubt, how long lasting is the color of the tissue paper? If for example, your painting is next to a window? I´m always wondering about the durability of the supplies I use, (they´re not the most expensive). Thank you so much for your time and valuable experience🙏. Greetings from Mexico.

[@marabethquinart]

I often get attached too-I think it is a universal creative experience. And I color my own papers with diluted acrylic paint and finish it with a UV protected archival varnish so I think it’s as protected as can be. Those are very valid questions though. thanks for watching and commenting. 😊

[@priskateijo]

@@marabethquinart thank you for your time💖

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure!

[@Pattymelt415]

Beautiful! Are you using tissue paper to color? Simple tissue wrapping paper? Thanks!❤

[@marabethquinart]

Yes, it is simple tissue paper that I color myself. Totally fun. And thanks for watching 😊

[@HeatherSpring-cf3tb]

Both so relaxing and inspiring watching this video. It gives me another "layer" to apply to the work I've been doing as a result of taking your wonderful class. Thank you!

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so glad to hear this, Heather! I find that each painting I do expands out in some small way to something new. I love it.

[@fayewolfe8110]

I'm interested in your videos

[@Michou1012]

Merci!!

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching 😊

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Gorgeous art and very inspiring instruction! Sincerely yours, A New Subscriber

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Jerald! I’m happy to hear it. 😊

[@angelathierman8074]

So gorgeous!! My question to you is when do you know the piece is finished? When to stop this amazing process

[@marabethquinart]

It’s really a subjective thing-I usually say to myself that it isn’t done until I can say “I love it!” I did a video on this: 3 Ways to Know Your Mixed Media Collage Painting is Done kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Oze4OnqbZgrbM

[@d.mo.5396]

😘❤❤❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@gailierunninglynx7310]

When you put finishing touches on your pieces with an Inktense pencil ~ aren't you afraid it will 'move' when you put on the varnish? ~xo~

[@marabethquinart]

Yes! So I usually spray quickly with a spray varnish and then use brushable varnish when it’s dry. But if I’m being daring, I will go straight to the brushable kind and make sure I only go over it once, but it is a risk.

[@gailierunninglynx7310]

@@marabethquinart Ohhh!! Good!! Good to know!! Thanks!! 😚

[@marabethquinart]

you’re welcome!

[@bevglynn-roe3840]

Is there a special type of tissue paper you use? 🎨💕

[@marabethquinart]

I gave a more extensive answer in your other question, but I wanted to add that I also use teabag paper, mulberry paper, rice paper. There are a number of materials that I experiment with and the list is always changing as I find new ones I like. 😊

[@bevglynn-roe3840]

Super grateful for you Marabeth. Thank You for inspiring. 🎨👍

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure!

[@Engelhafen]

Poetry lines are not a copyright infringement and if you are worried write to the owners of the copyright and my experience is they tend to be very generous esp in a one off work

[@marabethquinart]

Yes, I’ve asked permission before, although I was turned down. In this case, they were lines from songs by the Beatles, so I’m not touching those. 😆 But I didn’t know you could actually use lines from a poem in a work that you were selling. I’m curious to know more.

[@downtime86stars17]

​@@marabethquinart If it is work which is in the public domain and no longer under copyright protection, you should be fine. LOVE your videos, btw.

[@marabethquinart]

Oh, I see-yes, I’m always looking for the public domain works for sure. Thanks for the clarification. 😊

[@laurenwilson1888]

Titles aren’t copyrighted either.

[@tendr247]

Would make beautiful wallpaper

[@marabethquinart]

I agree! Thank you 😊

[@FrankieKins112]

Does the tissue paper need to be a certain kind? Acid free?

[@marabethquinart]

I’ve used acid free before but honestly, I use much more of the regular kind. I’m sure there’s a good argument for acid free, but in the end, we are working with paper which is going to break down somewhat over time no matter what.

[@desireeperez208]

What type of paper are u coloring

[@marabethquinart]

That’s just regular tissue paper