Making Dynamic Layers with Collage Papers

[@marabethquinart]

For another one of my videos on the collage process, go here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIGUXqpsZ5xse80

[@PhillisShaver]

You are a very good teacher.your work is 😍

[@kleuck5437]

❤

[@janetmckenney8376]

I love watching you create using collage papers! I have one suggestion - the music playing while you're talking is very distracting and for those of us who have hearing problems, it make hearing what you're saying very difficult. I noticed that closed caption was not available. Lowering the volume or selecting a more soothing background music would help with this problem.

[@marabethquinart]

Hi Janet, thanks for watching 😊. A couple of my video would not allow me to turn on closed captioning, and I think this was one unfortunately. I’m sorry to hear you couldn’t hear and that closed captioning wasn’t available to help. Your suggestion is noted and thanks. 👍

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

It’s now got CC . Thank you 🙏

[@janetmckenney8376]

@@CherylsCreativeWorld33 Thank you so much! Really helps so much!

[@bonnieodonnell2780]

It’s not just hearing or not hearing. The music is just plain distracting as it competes at the same volume level as the talking. Thank u.

[@janinafisher101]

Thank you for pointing this out. I was about to write the same thing. The music was VERY distracting and I personally found it unpleasant. Everything else about the video was lovely!

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

I find making, and using my own collage papers enormously satisfying! I could just make collage papers all day and I’d be happy😂❤

[@marabethquinart]

Same here, Cindy! It’s so satisfying!

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

I feel the same Cindy. It takes more time to use them than to make them

[@charlottetimmins1835]

Me too!

[@jennrowsell7868]

I am 73 & just about to start my Artist/creative years I have planned for myself! Prior too, my creative expression has been in designing and developing gardens and homes. I’m so excited!! I love your style. I am very drawn to encaustic and wonder if your craft is a good companion for encaustic 🤔 I will find out. ☺️

[@MicheleEngel]

Jenn, tissue paper is an outstanding companion for encaustic. I’ve used tissue paper in my artwork for about twenty years now-for mixed media paintings, art journals, and encaustic. The transparency of the unpainted portion of the tissue paper is 100% when used in encaustic; I love the way it disappears. It’s slightly visible on other surfaces (if you look closely). And another thing I’ve done with it is apply rubber stamp images to it with archival permanent ink pads (Ranger archival or Stazon brands). I have quite a collection of them, many with abstract patterns/designs that I love to use. Also alphabet stamps. I have a feeling you’re going to love this. I didn’t start pursuing my interest is making art until I was 50 (self-taught), and I’m 69 now and semi-retired. I finally have a decent amount of time to spend on it, and I just love it MORE every day. 😊

[@marabethquinart]

You’re my hero, Jenn-I LOVE that this new part of your creative journey is just getting going. How exciting! I’ve been drawn to encaustic as well but never took a class. I’m sure you could incorporate but I can’t speak from experience on that. Let me know how it goes!

[@marabethquinart]

I love this, Michele! So inspiring!

[@robynlena8338]

I was gifted a pack of rice paper so I’m currently working with them using your method of creating collage papers then incorporating into my art… you are a true inspiration! Having a blast through the process, not rushing to get to the end result but actually feeling/seeing where the process takes me . Being in the PRESENT is something I am consciously working on. I am a self taught artist for about 20 years now and it’s interesting to look back on how I’ve evolved. I love love love this part of my life… Thanks for sharing your love of the process, Marabeth! 💖💫

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so excited to hear this, Robyn! I hope you check back and give me updates-it always helps me relax into the process when I can hear other artists talk about how it feels for them. We ALL experience this, but figuring out how to be present like you are is challenging and hard to make your way to, but I do think it’s the secret sauce!💗

[@louisapfaelzer6332]

I am going to get into collage no matter what, thanks to you and Betty Franks. It looks like so much fun! thank you

[@marabethquinart]

That’s wonderful! It really is so much fun!

[@GB-he1zc]

The translucency is magical, I love and will try to do the tissue paper collage. I love paper, tissue paper is like the like organza in textiles lets the air in, classy lets one go to the next and next pretty color, just wonderful. Thank you.

[@marabethquinart]

That’s how I feel! I would love to hear how you like working with the tissue paper. Thanks for watching!

[@glamb3930]

I’m amazed I’ve never seen this technique before! So simple and effective, I cannot wait to try it…..runs to craft room!!!! Thanks for the inspiration X

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy you’re trying it! I’d love to hear how it goes. 😉

[@charleneottinger4735]

Love Love Love - so interesting! I'm not an "artist" but find collage to be fun to play with. Thanks for sharing.

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so glad you love to play with it, Charlene! I would say that definitely makes you an artist. 😊 thanks so much for watching and commenting 😊

[@susanorban3059]

Your comment about just enjoying THE PROCESS really spoke to me. I tend to want to finish something all in one sitting but finding that THAT is just riduclous. Your are it beautiful. Thanks for your explanations as you went forward. Enjoyed very much❤️💥

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy it resonates-I have to constantly remind myself to just relax, let it unfold and enjoy it. Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely words 😊

[@ErnestPiffel]

Love the painting. The music makes me want to screeeeeam!

[@marabethquinart]

Don’t watch it then-it’s not worth it! I have lots of other videos that aren’t like that. 😊

[@ErnestPiffel]

@@marabethquinartsorry Marybeth. I have adhd so I get overloaded and distracted by too much stimuli but that’s not your problem, and I shouldn’t be rude. I’ve looked further into your videos and I’m grateful for your tips. I love ❤️ love your work. Thank you 🎉

[@marabethquinart]

No worries! I totally understand-we are all very different when it comes to stimuli. I wasn’t offended. 😘

[@LAYERSOFLIFE24]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I love to collage and I've been experimenting with watercolor and I miss eclectic monoprinting. So much fun! Thanks Marabeth!

[@marabethquinart]

I'm so happy it sparked an idea! Have fun xoxo

[@QOGS]

Great idea for a box of collections! Fun to collect/ create for future works.

[@marabethquinart]

It really is!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

Wonderful art, TFS. I made in school a nice art piece with tissue paper bottles in blue, green, and purple layering them a little bit over each other like standing on a table and it did look like the sun would shine behind them. It was a really nice effect.

[@marabethquinart]

It really is mesmerizing and so much fun! Thanks for the comment 😊

[@Spidy388]

Thank you for sharing your art, your thoughts, your ideas, and experiences. I love watching you and learning from you. 🤍

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so very happy it’s helpful! And I love making these videos and talking about process-it’s one of my favorite things. 😊

[@tinachin808]

Thank you for sharing your process. I stumbled across your video and I find your approach very soothing. I enjoyed seeing how you make and use your collage papers. They are beautiful. I’m have been using them in junk journals and hand made art journals

[@marabethquinart]

I stumbled on the process myself and now am obsessed! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and the process 😊

[@peggyjoyce7763]

love your technique, Marabeth and the finished products very sweet to listen to you describe where and how you are in the moment of adding looking mark making.....what joy

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! I so appreciate the kind words 🥰

[@joykalt7551]

I love that you hold the brush in your teeth! I do too! Sometimes two hands are not enough!

[@marabethquinart]

Two are never enough, I agree, Joy! LOL, I had forgotten I even did that while filming. 😆

[@martiobrien4037]

Thank you, Marabeth! You've inspired me to collage on Canvas. I do junk journaling collage, but I needed a new slant. So keep collaging...I LOVE what you do !

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much, Marti! So glad you’re inspired!

[@cyndiwebb1143]

I love collage … I use mica powders mixed with clear glaze & colors for a shimmer effect … love your tutorials ❣️

[@marabethquinart]

I need a tutorial on the mica powders!! That sounds really fun! Glad you like the videos and thanks so much for watching, Cyndi.

[@avanellehansen4525]

I have even nixed in old eye shadows in a pinch! 😂

[@QOGS]

“Make friends with the process” Great phrase to remember ❤️

[@marabethquinart]

Always is!

[@kendram1893]

Great way to say it! I developed a tinted Woodburning process that includes collage. My process and I have become close, and know one another well- there are some predictable things that serves as anchors, but are discovering knew things moving forward. This is a fantastic video and the piece is gorgeous

[@christieclark8238]

Love your process . I love collage and after being a canvas mostly oils artist for many years I decided to incorporate my love of collage to create a combined canvas art. Thank you for the inspiration your work is so lovely.

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy about that-I pretty much had that same path (except with acrylics) and I went from just a little collage here and there to now covering the canvas. There’s so much to experiment with. Enjoy! And thanks for watching, Christie!

[@anngee7813]

I love your collages. I think they are beautiful. Tissue paper, what a great idea.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it 😊

[@w.a.whipple]

I came across this video by chance, and I've watched it several times now. I'm fascinated by your process, and so inspired! Thank you for sharing how you work. (That landscape is amazing!)

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy it’s inspiring. ❤️ And if you haven’t seen it already, I did a whole video on that landscape. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ69fnpsorVpq9ksi=DjShsxhW2-aSws3b

[@w.a.whipple]

@@marabethquinart Oh wow, thank you! I am working my way through your videos, and hadn't seen that one yet. Guess I know what's next! 💜

[@marabethquinart]

😆

[@robynguinn8941]

I create paintings from paper I prepare on my gel pad using stamps and stencils, mostly florals and they are my favorite pieces of all my works. I might try free hand painting on tissue after watching this. Thanks for sharing!

[@marabethquinart]

I’ve only begun exploring the use of the gelli plate for making my collage papers. I’d love to hear how it turns out for you, Robyn!

[@sonettedeetlefs8088]

Stunning! Just now discovered your beautiful work!❤❤❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@tingeling4443]

Thanks and Love from Norway🌷🌞I am really inspired, have not been that for decades💃

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy to hear this! I hope you have fun exploring painting with paper! Love from America ❤️

[@jeannecavanaugh7789]

Your work is beautiful! I like to see what other collage artists do occasionally.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, Jeanne! I do too-it’s always inspiring

[@boyandbelugee]

Lovely art and we love the process of making art too, it’s like bringing order out of chaos. Mixed media is just like life, putting the individual pieces of our lives together to make a beautiful, meaningful image.

[@marabethquinart]

Exactly what I love about it too-order out of chaos, and even finding order within the chaos. Endlessly interesting!

[@stephaniemartel]

I love collage too! It's fun to watch each of the layers go down.

[@marabethquinart]

I totally agree, Stephanie! I’m addicted to layering and watching what happens

[@gigicooper1759]

Thank you for sharing your secrets :D I love how intuative your art is and I love collage...paper is magic and apparently so is tissue paper, headed out the door for TP today!

[@marabethquinart]

Can’t wait for you to try it! Tell me what you think afterwards-I’d love to hear about it. And I agree, who knew little scraps of paper can have such a lovely effect! And just a little p.s.-it has taken me years to let my art be intuitive! I’ve been known to hold really tightly to ‘should’, if you know what I mean. 😉

[@Austin_99162]

Thank you, this is wonderful! I appreciate you showing a product such as Golden because it helps to know what to use for us beginners. Your process is beautiful and intuitive and the connection with your uncle feels very spiritually present and in the moment as you speak of him. I have gotten so much from watching this and so look forward to starting a collage. Again, thank you🎉

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so glad! And I hope you enjoy the Golden-it’s my favorite for many reasons. I have a beginning collage class coming out soon, so I hope you consider joining!

[@Dianarogers-x5b]

Wonderful art, TFS. I made in school a nice art piece with tissue paper bottles in blue, green, and purple layering them a little bit over each other like standing on a table and it did look like the sun would shine behind them. It was a really nice effect.

[@marabethquinart]

Layering papers is really so fun. 🤩

[@ChristineYardley-u7u]

Beautiful collage work! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge & experience.

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words!

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

Your art is beautiful. I love the etheric quality of your work with tissue papers. I am a lover of tissue papers myself and love painting them, only it takes so much longer to use them up in a work of art.

[@marabethquinart]

It does-it’s not a quick process. But I love the effect of the layering. Thanks for the kind words-much appreciated 🙏

[@dianaachtzigBerlinerGalerie]

I liked your video especially well, because I paint as an oil painter with just this stain technique. Your mixed media ideas are very fresh and modern! Thank you very much for your great video and your shown insights into your work process. Best regards from Germany in Berlin.

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure to share-your work sounds interesting! Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment, Diana!😊

[@carolajuntgen6288]

First time I looked at your art and artmaking. I really like it 🥰 . It gave me inspiration for my own artmaking. 🙏😀

[@marabethquinart]

So glad to hear it, Carol! Thanks for the lovely comment 😊

[@christieoertel1589]

Hi Marabeth your video popped up and I really enjoyed watching your process. I enjoy working with tissue altho I mostly use the free stuff from shoe boxes etc!! I love colour, and spray or paint on it and even stamp on it. I use the tissue for wrapping gifts as well as collage and cardmaking. looking fwd to your nxt video. Have a great week and thx from NZ

[@marabethquinart]

Sorry Christie, somehow I missed responding to your nice comment! I use a lot of paper from shoe boxes as well but I’ve never spray painted on it. I love that and will have to try it!

[@deborahwolff5651]

That's looks so interesting! I love this technique! Thanks for sharing!

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked it. 😀

[@jessicakaloustian3766]

These are stunning! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Jessica! And I love to share my process-it’s one of my favorite things. Thanks for watching 😊

[@wendyroe5154]

Thank you! Such an inspiring gift!❤

[@LedgerAndLace]

What a beautiful story of how you connected to collage via your uncle. I LOVE what you say about "becoming" and being in the middle stages of a work in progress. So glad you popped up in my feed! 🙂

[@marabethquinart]

I’m happy I did as well! I’m glad it resonates with you-I think our thoughts about our creative process really drive the whole thing. Thanks for watching!

[@larainecentineo7388]

Unique technique with gorgeous results! Your video was short yes power packed with information! Thank you

[@marabethquinart]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@marywilliamson2559]

I've never tried collage, but you have inspired me to do so. Beautiful work!

[@marabethquinart]

I'm so glad, Mary! I hope you enjoy it! And if you decide you want a go-at-your-own-pace introductory class, I have one available here: www.marabethquinart.com/collage-class

[@robinvogelsang5535]

I am a beginner with collage papers and your work is so inspiring!! Thank you for sharing such a gift with us!!❤️🌻🦋

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure, Robin! If you ever want something to step you through it, you can check out my online collage class: www.marabethquinart.com/collage-class

[@ginetteveugelers970]

This was so helpful and interesting and inspiring. Thanks!

[@marabethquinart]

So happy to hear that! Thanks so much for watching. 😊

[@coletteadcock]

Love this!! How to get to the finish results? Guess it comes with practice? I love textures!! ❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Colette! And yes, it absolutely comes with practice. If you want an introduction to the process, I have a class you can go at your own pace on: www.marabethquinart.com/collage-class I’d love to have you join me!

[@inaheydenrych426]

I love your work. Ina, South Africa. Well done!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you, Ina! I appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching my channel xoxo

[@kristiinasakai9957]

I just found your channel this very minute. I absolutely love your process and the paintings, even in this state or in particular in this state, are very beautiful and interesting. But I must agree with the previous comment that the music is loud and distracting . Just let us hear your own voice which is lovely. Thank so much!

[@marabethquinart]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fatoomgierdien110]

" I have really made friends with the process". Thank you for sharing your process of creating Beautiful Artworks. 💐👌‼️♥️Toom@CapeTown

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure-I love sharing about process. Thanks for watching 😊

[@simchafreedman5655]

Love this! Your process is amazing! Please tell me what surface you are using, it looks like a regular canvas!

[@marabethquinart]

Indeed, it is canvas! Sometimes I will also work on wood panel as well as paper. They all work with collage like this…

[@simchafreedman5655]

@@marabethquinart Thank you, I look forward to trying this!

[@triciakaplan5201]

I love this! I have always loved collage also, but forgot about it! It’s such a fun process, and there is no right or wrong way to apply it! You have inspired me to create some myself! Yours are really beautiful! I was amazed how a landscaped emerged out of one of them! Fabulous!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Tricia and I hope you enjoy it!! It’s such a fun, revealing process. I love it. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts with me 😉

[@marysiniawa5371]

I love your work and will try this in my journal for sure. Thank you.

[@marabethquinart]

Wonderful, and I hope you enjoy it!

[@lauraeshpeter1204]

Love your creativity. You’re very inspiring.

[@marabethquinart]

I’m glad to hear it, Laura. It took a lot of years of dead ends to see the way forward-it’s always good to hear that it is inspiring to other people. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Cathyann51222]

Wow, your work is so beautiful!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much, Mavis 🥰

[@Snowy.Evening]

@Marabethquinnart I looked up the tissue paper you like & have a question. Do you use just one layer? Formerly when I've used tissue paper, it won't hold wet media. Before I purchase some, I thought I'd ask. Thanks! I really enjoyed this clip & am now following you on IG 🥰

[@marabethquinart]

I usually add multiple layers of tissue to a painting-it adds depth, the different colors interact and it lends that dreamy feel to the overall aesthetic. I also use different brands of tissue because they have different qualities, as well as rice paper, teabag paper and mulberry paper. All are semi-transparent and lend specific qualities to the painting. If you’re having trouble with your tissue paper holding together, sometimes brushing it less when tinting it will help.

[@LorraineCasey-m1t]

Great video, I’ve just started using tissue paper and am so excited.

[@marabethquinart]

Wonderful! Have fun!!

[@hopeful8975]

Your work is very beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@marabethquinart]

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

[@marionlyding7935]

Love the landscape

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you!

[@artsy897]

I love collage also…the colors, the texture the emotion that comes through in it.

[@marabethquinart]

It is a wonderful medium!!

[@sweetpatience54]

i just found your channel.....i'm a new subbie !! i love your vibe!! and art!!

[@marabethquinart]

So glad you found me! Welcome and thanks so much for watching 😊

[@shirleykamala1797]

Hello! thanks so much,I love your art.❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊. I appreciate that Shirley!

[@chrissanders6984]

Just discovered you when i saw your video on building layers with tissue collage paper... LOVED IT, love your whole process, subscribed so i can see more!! Thanks for sharing! PS: never heard of asemic writing, love it, love learning new things... also, never heard of "rigger" brush, will research that and try it too! 👍👍

[@marabethquinart]

So happy you’re liking it, Chris! I love the layering process-so fun. If you decide you want to take a class, I just had one come out a couple weeks ago-Introduction to Collage: Learning to Paint with Paper. Here’s the link if you want to check it out www.marabethquinart.com/collage-class

[@lavenderisme]

Beautiful, colourful works🙏

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks a lot 😊, I so appreciate that!

[@Truthfully7]

Stunning, love this, definitely following you. Thanks 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much 😊 I’m so happy to hear it!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Marabeth, I really really enjoyed watching and listening to you talking through your process. And I really really love ❤️ your work. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumb’s up too. Please stay safe and well too

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much-for the kind words and the support ❤️

[@liz-annawaugh8349]

I love seeing your process! Thank you so much for this inspiration❤

[@marabethquinart]

You are so welcome! I’m so happy to hear it, and I appreciate you watching.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Loved watching your video. Very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@marabethquinart]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@Bigheartrolling]

I really loved this video. Thank you!

[@marabethquinart]

Glad you enjoyed it! Xoxo

[@joyjoyjoyfolie]

ThNk you!! Very inspiring!! 🌸

[@marabethquinart]

So happy to hear it! Thanks so much for the comment 😊

[@carinapearson9040]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this, I'm inspired ;)

[@marabethquinart]

You are so welcome! And I’m glad to hear you’re inspired 😊

[@creationwithinyou]

Amazing sharing! Best wishes.😊

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! You too, and thanks for watching.

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

New viewer. Interesting. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much for watching, Tracy!

[@feri-nh1rc]

Do you use glue to stick tissue papers? Thanks for sharing. Looks beautiful

[@marabethquinart]

I use Golden Liquid Glazing Medium, but there are other mediums you can use as well. I use this one because it will also thin out my paint and it adheres the paper really well without becoming really sticky.

[@laurienye7514]

I enjoyed it, thanks.

[@marabethquinart]

So happy to hear it, Laurie! Thanks for watching 😊

[@avanellehansen4525]

How do you store the papers that are leftover from being torn up? Your rainbow box of painted tissue papers is beautiful.

[@marabethquinart]

I have a small box that I put scraps of paper into

[@christinedozier6071]

To dry papers I've made a "clothes line" in the studio. Clothes pins hold the pages on the string

[@marabethquinart]

Oh that’s a great idea! Thank you!

[@annierodenberg2327]

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@marabethquinart]

Glad you enjoyed it, Annie! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@Ekirea]

You make it look very interesting!

[@marabethquinart]

So glad!

[@Gigiridgway]

I love your work

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@ilenearena9166]

Would love to see how you painted the canvas before collaging ... Thank you for your video. I'm going to try this

[@marabethquinart]

I hope you enjoy the process! So much fun! Thanks for watching…

[@caroledavies5201]

Thank you for sharing Just beautiful

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure, and thanks for watching!

[@jillpontiere1814]

How awesome!❤

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you Jill! 😊

[@dgiglio7011]

this inspires me so very much! xo

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy to hear that!💗

[@frankfolino3118]

Fantastic!

[@marabethquinart]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching😊

[@debbieyoung9301]

Have you tried Carnival wet strength tissue paper? It's fantastic to work with 😊

[@marabethquinart]

I haven’t Debbie-is it transparent like regular tissue paper? Tell me what you love about it!

[@debbieyoung9301]

Yes it's transparent also great if you use a gelli plate

[@marabethquinart]

Love the gelli plate!

[@jeanastowell4635]

Absolutely love your work. I would like to know what you actually use to seal this painting with when done? Thank you!

[@marabethquinart]

I usually use Liquitex Satin varnish or something like it. Several thin coats. Thanks for watching 😊

[@betsybrady8520]

I just love this!

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much Betsy!

[@rach8241]

Beautiful 😊

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@robertdufour2456]

Yep!!! You just need to be willing to wrestle with it!

[@marabethquinart]

The willingness to wrestle and stick with it has opened doors to my creativity that nothing else could. Thanks for watching 😊

[@elizabethchapmanartwork]

This is fabulous!!

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you, Elizabeth! 😘😘

[@jeanettetobey3433]

I enjoy watching you create and then showing us how you use the tissue in collages! Besides the process, what is the difference with using a gelli plate or painting directly on tissue like this? TFS:)

[@marabethquinart]

I haven’t tried using tissue on a gelli plate yet-I’m planning to soon though. I’m curious how well it will hold up during the process. It’s fragile and may fall apart but I’ll try to let you know what I find out. Thanks for watching, Jeanette!

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

I find tissue works very well on the gelli plate when you work quickly, pulling the paper before it starts to dry on the plate

[@marabethquinart]

@@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350 I’m just beginning with the gelli plate-lots to learn so I enjoy hearing your tips!

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

@@marabethquinart you're so welcome

[@mousefudge7623]

Beautiful thank you

[@marabethquinart]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@RobinGayl]

This is breathtakingly beautiful! I love seeing your process. Do you ever use Deli Paper?

[@marabethquinart]

Not yet but I imagine I will at some point. And thank you for the kind words 😊

[@leestone7663]

I like your style

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks so much, Lee! I appreciate the comment 😊

[@janetmacari429]

Hi Marabeth, I've only just found your channel and I'm hooked!!! I find your work very informative and freeing the way you work. I haven't yet found my own way in the art world as yet, I started With fluid paint pouring and have been enjoying it but lately I find That their are so many artists doing the same thing and that's fine But I would like to try some art with your methods (my own take on it) If you know what I meen. Where should I begin I enjoyed your video on Painting on an exercise pad into squares but yet to try it. Would this be a good starting point? Sorry for the big ramble!! 👏💙🌈

[@marabethquinart]

Hi Janet! I’m so happy you find the channel helpful-that’s just what I was hoping for! Firstly, it’s very normal to start with one type of art and then keep morphing into something new; that’s actually the lifeblood of a dynamic art career, so you’re right on track! 😉 And there is nothing wrong at all with trying to do what another artist does when you’re learning and experimenting. For eons, art students (and we’re all students to some degree) have learned by trying to duplicate what other artists did, and then as they progress, they find their own voice, so again, you’re right on track. I would suggest starting with the exercise you mentioned and really try to just enjoy the process and experimenting with brush strokes and materials without much concern to how it looks. As you get more comfortable and enjoy yourself, you will begin to find that you like your work more. It’s never supposed to look great at first! (That’s the part no one tells you). Good luck and remember to have fun-that’s where we learn the best. Let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear.

[@simplelysusan]

You inspired me to try layering transparent papers and now I can't stop playing with them. I've experimented with watercolour on wet strength tissue to make my papers, after deciding that I wasn't happy using plastic acrylics. Plus I want the transparency but I see that the really watered down acrylics you've used were actually quite transparent. I do love watercolours though more than acrylics. I'd be interested to know why you choose to use glazing medium rather than matt or gloss medium. But another thing I've learnt from someone's video is that if I stick the papers down with wallpaper paste I can use watercolours over it very easily once the papers have dried. As you might be able to tell, I'm absolutely fascinated by this process and materials. Thank you.

[@marabethquinart]

It is a fun process, indeed! So happy you’re enjoying working with transparent papers-I love it too. I use the glazing medium for several reasons: it doesn’t get gummy on my hands like matte medium does, and I also like to use it to make glazes with my paints and I use those sometimes over the paper, so it’s just handy to have the same product do both. And I have also found that I can put watercolors over the papers I have adhered with Golden Glazing Medium after it’s dried. They work just fine and then I spray varnish it to lock it in place before I brush varnish it.

[@simplelysusan]

Thanks for your reply!

[@highroad4395]

I really love this! I can't draw but I can do this! I've had an affinity to different types of paper forever. Do you ever add pieces of cloth?

[@marabethquinart]

I haven’t so far but I know people that do!

[@evemahony671]

Very pretty! ❤️🌹

[@marabethquinart]

Thank you! 😊

[@jillpontiere1814]

AI always, I love your art and videos. Where did you get that bird stencil? Playing with colors is so much fun. I find myself being drawn more and more to burnt oranges, reds and turquoise blues. At least this past week, changes with the wind. That is the joy of freedom in creating art, to be totally lost in the moment!

[@marabethquinart]

Thanks Jill! And I know, I love it when a certain color grouping captivates me for awhile-it’s so invigorating. And are you talking about the bird stencil from my new video yesterday? If so, I bought that from the stencil assortment at my local art store.

[@jillpontiere1814]

@@marabethquinart yes, it was so pretty…..that must be an amazing art store. And I read Amy’s book, Dirty Sally! And promptly got another, The Thirteenth Chance. Great writer! Have a lovely weekend. Can’t wait to see your next video…..you keep my creative curiosity and juices flowing. 😊

[@marabethquinart]

I’m so happy you read it! I loved it. I think she’s getting ready to have another one out. And thanks for watching and leaving all of your creative thoughts-I love it!