How to: Mixed Media Art Journal Cover

I've created a new size of journal to work in, this time I've created an 8" x 12" landscape journal so the next step is to decorate the front cover!
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[@paddywood89]

I love that you are so fast with your videos. It's quite refreshing. You don't MUCK AROUND, and drive me nuts with impatience. xxxxxxxxxx

[@lindadecker6445]

B E A U T I F U L!!!! I LOVE IT.

[@debbievignola8275]

LOVE the cover of your new journal...tfs

[@100trumper7]

Just wonderful. Very beautiful

[@polkadot8788]

It's so nice to find a tutorial using products available in the UK.

[@janhudson7356]

WOW another fabulous video, thank you so much.

[@lauramurphy438]

Love the colors. Very nice journal cover.

[@karenbonham798]

Love,love love all the texture!

[@LindaBellangelkisses]

Love it Mike, I love those colors on black!!!!!

[@silviascraping3977]

So beautiful!

[@laurainesinclair548]

Hi Mike, Love, love, love, steampunk is my absolute favourite, those colours are amazing. Tfs 🤗

[@jessjtadesigns]

My fav colors! Very cool! You gave me a great idea that I'll try tomorrow! Thanks! 🖌

[@sandraalbuquerque9908]

Gorgeous!

[@bluemoonlight680]

so beautiful!

[@roesta-iljabies4806]

Beautiful colors !! verry nice :-)

[@katerinamylona8068]

Absolutely wonderful!!! I love it!!! Tfs dear Mike!!! xxx

[@jettystraver4045]

Beautiful!

[@moonlitedaze5688]

Yummy !! I'm gonna try this!! Gorgeous!

[@ellaconner9452]

Alone the colors and the design!

[@annasurian2791]

I'm loving this, not seen you before but will be following you from now on, nice to see gentleman crafting for a change!!

[@brendawalrath8369]

Thankyou for the lovely demonstration

[@desireestewart-jordan9630]

Super cool, love it!!

[@kathughett]

I love the old copper with verdigris look.

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Fabulous cover and techniques, tfs xo

[@sayhi2mr]

Soo nice 👌 😍 👍 👏 ⚘🇸🇦

[@starmerrill4691]

That is soooo awesome!

[@sharonpimento3257]

omg Mike I am really loving the Steampunk ... nice piece your partner bought you my hubby supports my crafting as well it's nice to know were loved ; )

[@witchypoo420]

LOVE!

[@loisseeley5039]

Just found your video. Absolutley gorgeos journal cover. I was impressed at your use of black gesso. and your color choice of copper and blue was stunning. I also noticed when your were using the copper, how little paint you used! I watched the *blob* of copper paint that you were using hardly changed shape ! I see that you have several other videos and now I am off to watch them..Thanks for taking the time to make the videos. Of course, I will give an *thumbs Up* and will subscribe..LS

[@gillbrannan7002]

Stunning x

[@whatsurdestini]

You are awesome!

[@bellaorizzonte5604]

Lovely! TFS

[@mariagillette2345]

Love it

[@ethel2681]

Love it, thank you x

[@smurfie161]

great cover Mike - tfs x

[@alla66husain]

Thanks for sharing.

[@LisaRansom1211]

This is the first time I’ve seen a video by your good self & very enjoyable too. I’ve subbed & now I shall watch another one too. YT videos keep me company when I am in pain & can’t sleep. I love your bow tie too. Not enough bow ties are worn sadly. All the best. Lisa😁

[@elenaguerrini7212]

Splendido!

[@teresakannenberg1202]

Awesome

[@sekutsch1]

Wow, I have just discovered steampunk! Imagine that...I have seen many of others on the media, but your caught my eye because of the simplicity. Especially since I am a beginner. Thank you so much for sharing, I have come to love all things steampunk. Kinda gets in your veins..huh.

[@LouloupurpleCrafts]

Love it...x

[@letinaliana]

J'adore big bisous !!!

[@maryannmcmillin1738]

One Word...AWESOME !!!!!!!!! TYFS LYBM XOXOXOXO

[@ElizangelaAlbeni]

loveeeeeeeeeeeee

[@ellaconner9452]

I was trying to say I love the colors etc, lol

[@williewiner4161]

Keep looking at your older videos. Really happy I can do that as I so so enjoy your art work. U give such great inspiration. Till next time 🥰🥰

[@MrGylsen]

Hey mike, great video, do you offer workshops in mix media in or around the UK thanks .....

[@miabibby275]

Hi Mike, i saw you for the first tiime today on Hochanda. Oh wow! How have i missed you? I'm so inspired by your work....l'm on a book folding project 'Daughter' i shall be using your idea to cover the book plus a few of my own. Thanks for being so informative too. All the Best with Indigo Blue, i have loads of their products and highly recommend them.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Thanks Mia XO❤️

[@DC-lg3ee]

Love it so beautiful, love how you explain the process. For a noob like me it's inspirational. Thank you.

[@christineg6491]

Love this, I have been dabbling in steampunky stuff lately I'll send you a pic of my latest. Hugs

[@monalcreates]

Wonderful Mike!! Love it!! I really love both the copper and that blue color!! Thanks for sharing!

[@BlaizC]

Love it! For people, like me, who have forgotten to wash their brush before the medium dried, I put a couple of brushes in undiluted Murphy's Oil Soap for 24 hours. Other than having to run my fingernail through some of the bristles, everything just dissolved off on its own. One brush had been that way for at least 6 months because I couldn't bear to throw it out since I had paid so much for it. Now I can use it again!

[@cariadculver3725]

BlaizC awesome tip thank you 😃

[@magistra137]

Your cover is brilliant! Love it. Thank you, Mike!

[@aleciacook7552]

Seriously, isn't that blue killer?! Love the video - start to finish - such a trip watching the layers come to life! I am shamelessly addicted to creating and steampunk is lately top of my list, and now, you, Mr. Deakin are high on my where to go when I need a fix list! You are a terrific artist and teacher. Thank you.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Thank you, Steampunk is a great inspiration for many types of project, and so much fun to do! XO

[@lorib5769]

Thanks for showing your process , I love the way this turned out and really love the paints you used

[@LadyLeda2]

WOW Mike!! Thats fabulous!!

[@kimberleyjohnson6645]

This is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@FayeTouve]

Awesome cover! Love all the steampunk gears and the colors you used. What a great idea - thanks for sharing your process.

[@moreiss1]

Really beautiful!!! Even in the close ups in looks like real metal.

[@junkjournalsbyllcreationsstudi]

Beautiful!! Loved it!! Thanks for sharing.

[@CydPiper]

Oh Yes Please Mike! LOVE this! Absolutely Stunning! TYFS XX

[@nancykareka6237]

Can this tutorial work on steampunk wooden box, I am attempting. Love, love your work. Thank you so much for sharing. Greatly appreciate!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Glue gun would work on wood just as easy!

[@nancykareka6237]

@@MikeDeakinArt Ty

[@ladylexusis350]

Luv the page!! Looking forward to see what you do on the inside of the pages!!! 💚💛

[@christinewilliamson3573]

OMG!!!!! That is so simple but so effective and beautiful! I love steampunk! I’ll have to give something like this a try......I was sure you were going to do so much more but this was amazingly simple! Thank you! X

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Mike that’s so awesome and stunning. I really love 💕 this. I’d be framing that and putting it on the wall. Thank you so much 😊. I really love 💕 you’re work.

[@nancyk.1520]

Love your journal cover! Now I want to try covering one of my journals with your inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

[@sherrellrichmond4307]

Love it. I am going to try something similar on a small canvas. Thanks.

[@janecameron7498]

Great idea for a cover, love the steampunk theme. Thanks.xx

[@michellecollett4137]

Love the art journal cover its very effective yet straightforward to do. You've inspired me to do mine

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Really great cover!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Hannashome]

Love this art journal cover

[@sueheads8882]

love it. cant wait to see what you do on the inside pages!!!!

[@rachd1392]

love this as always Mike!! 💋👍🙌🌠

[@kimmieRH05]

Beautiful journal cover!! I've been doing mixed media for about 4 years, don't rightly know how I haven't come across your channel sooner?? Glad I'm here now. You're a fabulous artist!!!!👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!🙏🏼💕

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Thanks Kimberly, I'm glad you found me now! XO

[@suetruscott]

You have inspired me to have a go, as I've never done anything like this. X

[@rosalbamoreno5913]

Super ,gracias por sus maravillosas enseñanzas

[@LindaSimpson]

Stunning! I love the colours :) Fabulous! Hugs Linda xxx

[@ThorneyRose]

My boy 16yrs old , wants a box to put his treasures in. Something like this would fit the bill nicely! Rosi

[@hovawart16]

You've got that dry brush technique down pat. I'm still getting big smears, but trying to lighten up and find that sweet spot for the dry brush look.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

It's a matter of as little paint as possible almost a whisper of paint rather than a wet brush..XO

[@helenlowe1722]

A Brit!! And even better a Northerner!! Loving your journal cover. You just bust my dream - I thought you were working at the speed of light because you're clever - and then you said you'd speeded up the film .... gutted - I thought you had a big S on your shirt! I've just started doing mixed media myself and am avidly watching everyone I can - love the steampunk look and also shabby chic. Here's to many more videos from oop North! I've now subscribed. Hugs xxx

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Lol.. if I filmed at normal speed the videos would be well over an hour! XO

[@helenlowe1722]

And the problem with that would be? ..... Oh wait ......... yeah - like watching paint dry.......................

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

this art journal cover is lovely Mike. adding those self stick gems on at the end really gave it the finishing touch. ~janet

[@annefaint6127]

It's gorgeous,,,xx

[@pixelunknown7717]

Oh wow! You are amazing and absolutely talented! You have earned a like and new subscriber to your channel. I'm 16 and have been working on art for years, in fact I want to make a career out of it. I want to be a Forensic Artist, and I still struggle. But Watching videos like yours really help me to keep going and following my dreams! ( I already have three art colleges looking at me! ) Keep up the good work, and I definitely cant wait to see more!

[@jacquelineconroy354]

Loved your journal cover. Could you please advise as to where those large rings can be obtained from? Thanks.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

I buy mine from EBay. Search for “Book Rings”

[@Chillergiller]

Oh, Love this !!! I know you love the blue, but to me, that copper paint is calling my name ;-)

[@KellyDannemann]

Hi Mike, question, you do a lot of dry brushing, what brush do you recommend for all over usage as well as dry brushing, tried hog hair, was not so great for me, I am a little rough, tried finesse, but by the time I am done well it gets harsh with the dry brush.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

I use a synthetic Taklon brush - the trick is to be light and not too heavy-handed - once you master that, almost any type of brush will work for you either real or synthetic.

[@Mr005227]

What happened to the the letters? Completely gone.

[@katherinemicheaux2662]

love it. how many hours over all did it take to make ?

[@MikeDeakinArt]

About 1 in total, acrylic paints dry pretty darn quick!

[@judithvance2822]

Is gel medium like mod pod get"

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+judith vance hi Judith, yes mostly, gel medium is thicker normally but it is pretty much the same thing!

[@monikamaksym6440]

Hi only just found your channel. Really enjoyed this tutorial. I love mixed media too. ☺ are you from Leeds as well? :)

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Hey Monika, yes I'm in Leeds too! XO

[@judithvance2822]

Auto correct did not let me type mod podge.

[@joybeasley550]

Gorgeous!