Mixed Media Abstract Master Board Tutorial

I apologise for the constant black screens in this video, I have no idea why they are there as I have edited this video in the same way as I always do. They weren’t apparent during the editing process and I can only assume this is a technical glitch during upload. I do hope it didn’t spoil your viewing experience.
This weeks challenge for the ‘Repeat After me Prompt’ is Abstract. I’ve created this piece on a sheet of A3 (11.7 x 16.5”) mixed media paper (169lb/250gsm). The drop/under paper is simply a piece from a roll of kids craft paper (coper quality paper).
Stamp sets used:
Docrafts Creativity Essentials Capsule Geometric Neon
Claudine Helmuth Creative Layers Doodles
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[@rebeccagable9629]

Love your tiny detail of the pale turquoise dots on the black squares!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Rebecca. This is one of my favourite backgrounds 💕

[@suzannebritton4409]

I did it! I watched this video and did my very first Nina Ribena prompt! I did a "real page", a "wipe up page, and a gelli print as I used my gel plate as an artist's palette! I just love, love,love it! Thank you SO much Nina! 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for saying hello at the motorcycle museum today, it was lovely to meet you and your friend. I hope you came away with some exciting new crafting goodies to play with. I’m so glad you gave one of the prompts a try, and what a wonderful job you made of your projects too. I hope this has inspired you to do more as you are clearly very creative 💕💕💕

[@claudettejackson3061]

!Z⅓

[@kazhuckett7810]

The nail brush! Awesome idea and it's just lovely!

[@jigger358]

Keeping all of your stencils and stamping to geometric shapes only looks amazing. I have not seen that treatment before and I really love it! Thanks for this great video.

[@maggiesanderson9630]

Brilliant, Nina and sits very well with our Rejuvenate ! next month - shapes and pattern. And, don't know whether anyone else thinks this, but I kept saying to myself, 'NINA, WATCH YOUR SLEEVE !' ..............

[@peggyr7799]

Just beautiful Nina, loved the process . The more you added the better it got !!!! Tfs 👵🏻🎨❤️. 🌹💐

[@madebymartha]

Sunday morning coffee and a new Nina video! ☕️ 🎨 Love this and it was quite relaxing to watch you!

[@robinsutton4952]

I’ve set a goal today. To grab some paint and paper and just GO for it. It’s Mother’s Day 2020 (in the states) and quarantine. Who would of ever thought those words would be used in the same sentence? Always enjoy watching you create. Thank you. And Happy Mother’s Day.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Enjoy your creating Robing. Its one of the only thing that keeps us going during these mad times isn’t it 💕

[@susiemartin8172]

Making abstracts is fun, therapeutic! Yours turned out great

[@annholcomb4448]

Fun and bright. As I watched you, I was thinking how nice it would be to have an assistant to clean the paint off of all the stamps. 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha! Yes, cleaning up is always the worst part! ❤️

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Nina that’s so awesome and gorgeous and beautiful..... I really love 💕 all those colours and shapes fantastic....I’m on holiday on Dartmoor, no nowhere near the Prison or in it 🤣😂😅. So I’ve had to watch this in bits. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with this.....xx Mags

[@deborahweilert9423]

Love watching you create. The end product is gorgeous.

[@thepaperatelier.]

I never get tired of watching this video. Absolutely love it!! I get so much inspiration from it. Thank you 🥰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awwww, thank you so much. This is one of my favourites 💕

[@mikek7361]

I love this page, Nina! Normally, I shy away from all that colour and choose neutrals. However, that was the best fun watching your tutorial. I think it’s time I had a good play and explored new directions. Thank you for that!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mike. Glad this has inspired you to give something different a try 💕

[@donnanusbaum2991]

I am just watching this now and I am in love with it. The colors, the techniques....love it.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Donna. This is one of my favourites 💕

[@marihop5117]

Oh love love love and can’t wait to have a play. Great use of colours too. Tfs xx

[@carolinethomasBF]

It would make lovely fabric Nina! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackieelliott2913]

My goodness, what a bold piece of artwork, I love it!

[@susyr1517]

I love all the layers! Can’t wait to see what you do with it

[@ritaharker4466]

Oh my, that is a gorgeous page and fascinating to see it evolve x

[@KatheD]

loving the bright colors!

[@W._Langman]

Your abstract, busy paintings are second to none❤

[@annalba]

You made 3 great art piece , I love the homemade stencils , It's amazing what you find to create pattern when you look . My favorite is an empty spool of thread looks like a cog or wheel. Nail brush genius

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ann. I had an empty spool of thread at the ready, but didn’t end up using it. There are so many wonderful mark making tools at our fingertips aren’t there ❤️

[@cathiyool3971]

I absolutely love this page Nina!! Stunning! Thanks for sharing

[@alisabarott]

Wonderful! Love all the colors and texture.

[@ChelleWilson]

loved watching this come together, awesome work

[@thetapequeen5489]

Lovely and so relaxing to watch you work on it.

[@woollyfingers]

Stunning results, and such fun!

[@vickieb2917]

Beautiful! I love making painted papers, so relaxing, so much fun to make.

[@maryellencookmeynig9034]

Nina, I love this!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@TeresaMorgan]

This is fabulous! Love the bright flashes of yellow and orange in the background, they are so vivid. Can't wait to see what you create with this!

[@sherrywright6634]

Love the page! So much color and detail. Look forward to seeing how you use it. Thanks for sharing Nina.💕

[@toriswanson5451]

Absolutely love this! Colors and patterns are terrific!

[@debbieangelstar]

So relaxing to watch and a lovely end result. Thank you 💕💫

[@dianeescoffier8652]

How cool is this!! Love it. Love the scrap pages also. Looking forward to the next step! Thank you, Ms. Nina.

[@gionun8950]

Beautiful colours & patterns. The drop paper is just as much fun. Tfs

[@jennbickerstaff]

So much fun to watch. I was mesmerized watching you transform this into such a lovely piece. Its very gorgeous!

[@esther5333]

Beautiful Nina! Play time!! Love the music also!!

[@littlesnippets1]

Wonderful! Love, love the nailbrush in action. Cheered me up after a bad week. Another gorgeous “must try” project. Happy Birthday xx

[@maggiehughes4283]

Nina. Your work is impressive! Thank you for sharing.

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, I enjoyed watching you create this. I look forward to seeing what you turn it into. TFS

[@maudegone1]

Oh wow..made my night..beautiful work..thank you

[@kazeekins1]

Gorgeous ... so much work ... great colours . Kay x

[@heathertucker7056]

Now this looks like brilliant fun!

[@58calangel]

I love it! I think I’m going to make it an ongoing project and add to mine as the mood strikes throughout the week! This was a fun prompt! Thanks Nina!

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

Another beautiful piece to add to my collection. Love it❤️❤️❤️

[@dianaholloway9835]

Beautiful page! Love the colors💕💕

[@andreabourke1433]

Absolutely gorgeous Nina, even the backing paper looks great.

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

This sure is a winner, just love all the colours and textures, can't wait to see what you do with it. Tfs xo

[@kimberlybajorek1900]

Gorgeous colors! So fun to watch you create. tfs

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

So much color and design on this! So pretty, Nina!

[@ClareCreationsAL]

The white elements seem to float over the darker background. I just love how you feel so free to use all thes colors. I am still stuck using one color family, but I have started adding one color from the opposite side of the color wheel all because of you! I think my favorite is the scrap painty paper with the most yellow. Yellow isn’t a color I’m drawn to normally but that page with its white space is so cool! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Big hugs from across the pond!

[@suziecaton221]

Love the colours, the geometrics, the randomness. Lovely!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Suzie ❤️

[@elvisisabigsweetie]

Oh, such a beautiful pattern you designed, just wonderful! It's like a magical wisteria tree with lots of dangling bits and baubles luring me in for a closer look! I love it!! Excited to see what you do with it, hugs, Debra!

[@sarahbrennan3078]

Great master board. I can see lots of uses for it. Love all the layers and I have the DoCrafts stamp set so will have to get it out!

[@misssugarme]

really pretty, love the great colors.

[@catherinepeddel3255]

That's different, love the freedom. Having watched it again, can only say it gets better and very inspirational. Thank you , Nina

[@robinsutton4952]

I think this is my third time through. Always learning both from Nina and Kylie.

[@kati5375]

Beautiful colours , i love it .

[@ashphoenix5447]

Hi Nina. I hope you had a wonderful birthday & celebrated with those who celebrate you. Love your abstract with all the colors & the geometric shapes. Have a wonderful week!

[@jeannebeam3042]

Great page! It was fun to watch you create. Thanks for sharing...

[@mariaclegg7097]

Great background piece which stands ok on its own. Will be good to see later in week what you come up with to use this piece. Like you choice of colours, seems a nice change from your usual choices. Thank you Nina.

[@purplenanna1272]

💜.A brilliant 'Nina' background with yummy drop papers 😄.

[@EarthlyJoys-LMG]

It is gorgeous! Love the colors, and enjoyed your nail brush technique ;)

[@alisonroots8752]

Love the mop up pages as much as the main piece. I am loving this session thanks.

[@inekesauerbier5861]

A beautiful piece really a "nina" piece. I love the two other sheets you've made! 💖💖

[@debsmclaughlin6521]

Absolutely flipping gorgeous!!! Nail brush! Who would have thought? Now added it to my arsenal of stamps!! Tfs!! ❤❤❤

[@annefaint6127]

Another lovely piece, so bright will make some lovely backgrounds,,,,. Xxxxx 💐🌼🌸🌺🌻💐

[@wendylawrie7239]

Really enjoyed watching you do this Nina. I use all sorts of things in my mixed media crafting but never thought to use a nail brush. Thanks for the inspiration xx

[@celiawalker1828]

What a wonderful way to spend some time and getting a gorgeous piece of art at the end! I felt really relaxed, almost mesmerised, watching you create it! I love those little geometric stamps - they're perfect for this type of job! As always, great inspiration Nina! Big thank you! Xx

[@SusanHilesArt]

I like that you can still see the first layer of paint you put down when you were all finished. This reminds me of a master board. It’s been a few years since I’ve made one, but so fun to do.

[@sherrireeves8110]

This is wonderful and magnificent!!

[@susanjones7872]

Awesome work Nina! Thanks for sharing! ♡

[@dedrasmitherman7983]

I ❤️❤️❤️ this, Nina! Every time you added a new element I loved it more! As always, TFS!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Dedra ❤️

[@marilynrhyno9630]

Such a beautiful page!! I love all the objects you used for different shapes and I would of never thought to use some of them! I have so much to learn! Thank you for another informative and fun video!

[@englishsweetpea]

The depth in this piece is fantastic! I love your uninhibited use of colour and design. I wish I could be as brave. I am working on it though, little by little. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. xx

[@laineygardner5211]

It's beautiful Nina!

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

STUNNING. Great eye for color and composition.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jeanne ❤️

[@jennygee9849]

bright & beautiful

[@BettsyDoodle]

What a lovely relaxing video to watch! Your papers are beautiful as always. Thank you, Nina. Big hugs,Dee xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Dee. I never tire of these ❤️ xxxxx

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

This is just Stunning, tfs Nina

[@loripadilla669]

Gorgeous Nina, I love it. I'm looking forward to giving this a try.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lori. Enjoy ❤️

[@estherchatz5477]

Love the colours 💞

[@mmonr]

What a happy background! Makes me smile as I feel very comfortable viewing this. Thanks so much for sharing. -Marsha from Texas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marsha. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@vvallflower79]

I loved watching this. It looks like so much fun. I can't wait to try it.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jacqueline ❤️

[@darlenesmith515]

Very colorful, thanks for sharing.

[@annierodenberg2327]

Nina, these are beautiful! Making this Master board is very time consuming and certainly makes up for it in the end. Thank your for sharing. I love all the color’s you use too.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Annie. To achieve the amount of layers and interest that is in this piece, it is time consuming. But by scanning and having copies made, these Masterboards can be used for many projects for years to come. Happy Creating 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

Awesome Nina, I love it.

[@debbiedunham5204]

Bright and beautiful! Hugs xxx

[@NasrinAhady]

So beautiful, love that

[@baukjelem]

So so beautiful, lovely colors 💓

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@kimarieandrews6565]

Love this, Nina! Tfs!

[@kikidodson4c4l51]

Love this! Thanks for showing! I also agree about the black screens...I watch videos just before falling asleep and wow it was rough going from bright to dark and back to bright. But I still love seeing you work.,,I am truly inspired.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Kiki. The black screens were not intentional. This master board took me a couple of hours to create, and I spent a long time editing the video to omit the boring bits that no one wants to watch. I edited this video in exactly the same way as all of my others and have never experienced the black screens between clips before. I can only assume this is an iMovie glitch. My apologies.

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Gorgeous page. I enjoyed watching you and have lots of inspiration to do one of my own.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan, its so much fun creating these. Enjoy 💕

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

So fun watching you “build” this one Nina! Impressive layers! Thanks! Hugs Marsha

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Marsha. Glad you enjoyed it. Hugs xxxx

[@lyninraleigh1389]

Cannot wait to see what you make with this beauty!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I will be having a play today ❤️

[@ednamorgan7827]

This has a real WOW factor, Nina. You added so many elements yet it all pulled together beautifully. I'm definitely going to have a go later this week, though I don't think mine will look, or be, as complex as yours. Love the mop-up papers too and I really, really like the nail brush effect -(going to pinch that idea for sure! :D ) Well done. Another fab video! Thank you. Happy Birthday for yesterday too.

[@phenomenal_woman]

I love this, I have done some similar, but on fabric. The colors you used make me happy.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you. I would love to have this printed onto fabric 💕

[@swannwillow9476]

Hi Nina. I LOVE it!! This is my favourite of all the things you do (and I like almost everything you do)! You just make it look so effortless and your colour combination on this one is really nice. Well, I have the same type of paint and I'm sure I must have similar colours... and I have a few metallics as well... so I'll start right away! Thanks for the inspiration. xx

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

this is beautiful Nina and i cannot wait to give it a try TFS