IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LAYERS -Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorial

[@chuckkolb1270]

Each stroke, each layer contributed to a stunning piece. Your eye and your hand create visual music.

[@KarenBurchill]

thanks so much. Happy creating. K

[@hilarymerola11]

This is absolutely brilliant! I love the genius idea of using the bits of napkin background to add layers. Of course I love the whole piece and how well you explain your work, step by step. It really makes it easy to follow along.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks Hilary...yes the napkin layers really adds to the background...so easy yet such a great way to get some variation and interest. K

[@jenniferscott7203]

Absolutely beautiful page, Karen. Your over painting technique and shading add so much to your work. Super background too..I really love it. As always, I hugely appreciate you sharing your time and talent 😊

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you Jennifer.....you never know where the page will go and what you have to do to get it there.

[@sallymitchell6423]

I never would have thought to start with the focal image like this. Your channel is becoming my favourite ❤️

[@KarenBurchill]

I'm so thrilled to hear you say that...happy creating. K

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

This is so so so beautiful, TFS

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much . K

[@cynthiamostacato7894]

Karen I am so in love with this! Watching you makes me feel like I might be able to do this, I love, love, love your videos! They are the best! Thank you…..cyndi m.❤❤❤

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much Cyndi...your words make me smile. and YES you can absolutely do this...jump in , start, play, learn. K

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Karen. What a gorgeous page! I love how you make the colours pop! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Take care & TYFS 🤗

[@KarenBurchill]

Happy weekend...hope you get time to create K

[@beckymacgugan3743]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for making this video and sharing it.

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so welcome!

[@karenbillinger2562]

Beautiful. Love it!! Tfs your easy to understand process. 💞

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much.

[@sophievandale5633]

Absolutely gorgeous, I am going to try this today. Thank you

[@KarenBurchill]

Have fun creating. K

[@normafavela3912]

Very beautiful. Love it. You make it seem so easy. Loved the way it all came together. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks. Sometimes it is easy. Some times it’s a struggle.

[@normafavela3912]

You do such an amazing job. Love your videos on how you teach in simple ways and don’t assume we know how to do it. Love the napkin technique to add texture. Thank you!

[@marianhansenkaucheck8262]

Great tutorial. Thx. Interesting that you did the background after the focal point. Cheers

[@KarenBurchill]

You really can start and end any which way. K

[@joannagaylord6720]

Another question, what is your table top that you are mixing the paint on? BEAUTIFUL work!

[@KarenBurchill]

I got a piece of glass cut the size of my tabletop, so my whole table is covered in glass. Easy cleanup...smooth surface ( only problem is reflection when doing videos so I often use craft mat on top to block the reflection...but much prefer the glass top

[@donnaschaefer3323]

I’d love to know where you get your stencils for journaling. Also where you get your art supplies please.

[@KarenBurchill]

95% of my stencils are TCW. The crafters workshop brand. I shop wherever but ninnysnapkins.com has lots of the TCW stencils and other art journaling supplies I use they ship internationally. There is a link in the description box.

[@joannagaylord6720]

Are you letting each paint layer dry first?

[@KarenBurchill]

Usually I mix paint/blend wet on wet...to get other shades. But I do dry in between when I need a dry surface or when I don't want anything to move. K