Mixed Media Art Canvas - Gothic Halloween

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

Hi Rach, after all these years I still love watching you create this masterpiece. I sure miss you on KZbin, hugs, Cathy

[@bbgurl147]

I have never taken any art classes/ scrapbook class. and for the past 4 years I have tough myself by watching KZbin videos. You definitely have influenced me on a lot when it comes to mixed media and canvas art. just wanted to say THANK YOU! I have found my true passion.,

[@bouflin1]

So glad you are back with a new video. I missed your creativity so much. Please don't ever leave us. You inspire us. Thanks ! Linda

[@artfulevidence]

I do read and appreciate all comments left on my channel, no matter how old the video, and thank you for yours! :-)

[@erykfreethinker7147]

You fully deserve to be put up for a fellowship of the Royal Academy. I value the time spent having the privilege of watching you work and sharing the result as much as the same amount of time at the Tate or the National Gallery. Thank you so much Ms. Rach.

[@Sandygirl992]

All I can say is WOW! A true artist! I kept thinking you were done and you kept adding and adding and adding. It was so unique and so facinating to watch. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

[@debbiedillon6567]

This is one of the videos that helped get me hooked on mixed media art. Very creative ways of using materials and images. I have watched this video numerous times and have learned something new every time.

[@artfulevidence]

debbie dillon Thanks very much Debbie. I'm glad you have found it helpful and have learned from it, happy arting :-)

[@artfulevidence]

cubomania3 It was a synthetic fabric which is why it will melt and burn when heated with a heat gun.

[@artfulevidence]

cubomania3 You're welcome :-)

[@paulage1art]

Just when I think you have outdone yourself you do it again!!!! Rach, this is a long video, but hated to see it end! So many great techniques and products. Can't wait to try some of them! I keep sending your videos to my mixed media friends. I am so happy to have access to you and your work - LOVE what you do!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope the manufacturers give you lots of stuff to try - everything you touch turns to art gold!

[@trealkid007]

I love the way you use glossy accents to attach charms. It was wonderful to watch. Love your work.

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

Have to tell you: I watch this video while I am on the treadmill so I have probably watched it 100 times! And you know what? It gets better every time!! I love it so much!! I am slowly gathering the supplies to try to create my own but will never tire of watching yours!!!

[@michellemullen388]

Cathy Kr

[@Patcrochets]

I, again, am watching this! One of my absolute favorites!

[@artfulevidence]

+Patcrochets Thanks, one of my favourites too :-)

[@winston3518]

Yahoo! What a treat to see a new video by you! I love watching you create your masterpieces and listening to your happy little tune that plays while you work. You are a very talented lady.

[@debterry1007]

Came back to revisit this video... Just love this.. I miss your mixed media work... you had such a unique vision. Thank you for another visit with my cup of coffee this morning.. Hugs! deb

[@lindawoodmore9181]

Where most of us would stop you just keep going to make a true artists masterpiece. Love your work.

[@huichingng9310]

I have never seen anything like this... it's unbelievable!

[@bertanddaisy]

Fabulous! I'm always delighted by your work, so much detail, so much inspiration, absolutely love it!! So pleased when you show us something new! Thank you! x

[@Abby3062]

i want to say thank you.....i am a artist, but you opened me up to so many medias...it helped my art blossom

[@lindaknox7725]

Love, love, love it. Umbrella man and tree branches are among my favorites.

[@primitiveseasons1]

FANTASTIC! One of your best videos yet. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Those Silks acrylic glazes look wonderful. Mary

[@PrimaDonnaCrafts]

Oh Rachel, I love watching you at work. Always creative and entertaining. Truly inspiring. Hugs.

[@Aldaa001]

Love to see you're back. This piece of art is, as allways, fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[@asillem74]

So excited to see more of your work. I miss watching your videos. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@SCCSpirit]

You are so inspiring. I have a a dozen empty canvases and scrapbook supplies galore and I really wanted to try mixed media every time I see one of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing them!

[@minders78]

As usual, your work leaves me awestruck and inspired. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to share some magic with us.

[@SassyNpinkable]

Thank you Rach for taking the time to share another video with us (I know they are a lot of work to make). Always nice to watch you create.

[@mskaykrafts]

So beautifully SPOOKY! It's remarkable watching you create such depth on a flat surface. I could watch your videos for hours. Love it, love it!

[@kathymartin5730]

Luv it, glad to see another video! You really know how to stretch your imagination with these products. Putting the umbrella man in a scary scene is brilliant.

[@PrudencePuddleduck]

Fantastic indeed!!!! Your paints are excellent and the embellishments and composition I am in awe....I will be watching over and over at this magic!♥

[@gaylesito2528]

OMG Rachel, This is outstanding. I cannot tell you how exceptional this project is.

[@artfulevidence]

Thank you Gayle, it is one of my favourites :-)

[@shawnrowell6195]

The other day as my 4yo son was painting beside me at my art desk I realized he was humming the music from this video. We are both huge fans.

[@patriciahowarth9234]

This video is absolutely stunning, I can't believe what you started with and eventually this creative masterpiece you ended up with, stunning xx

[@ScrapNana27]

Great texture and I love the acrylic glazes - Beautiful job - So glad to see your video pop up!!

[@lindachristoffer8410]

I gotta say this one is one of my favorites of all your pieces of art. I keep telling myself I'm going to do something like this and have yet to sit down and do it. But I love watching this vid over and over. Btw, thank you for uploading.

[@artfulevidence]

Thank you Linda. I haven't watched it in years, probably since I edited the video, lol. I do remember having a lot of fun working on it though :-)

[@artfulevidence]

Hi, the Umbrella man and the fence are cut from "dies" - These are pieces of metal that have a shape etched into them. You need a die cutting machine to use them. Basically, You lay your card or paper over the top of the die & the sharp metal edges of it cut through the paper, and cut out your shape when you roll it through the machine. There are lots of demos on YT if you look for "How to use a Bigshot" How to use a Cuttlebug" - These are the most popular brands of machine.

[@brittcasey922]

Stumbled onto one of your videos a short while ago and have been Spellbound ever since!! Have been a paper crafter for many years and was lucky enough to attended a workshop with the lovely Tim Holtz this August, but since discovering your videos I have become a devoted fan! Your work is truly amazing and inspirational. Thank you for sharing your talent :)

[@artfulevidence]

The Lumieres and Silks are actually pretty similar, so yes, you could use either. The Silks are a new product to me, so I guess that influenced my using them. They are actually acrylic glazes, though as you can see can be built up in layers to produce intense colour. They have a larger colour range than the Lumieres, though I still love Lumieres too.

[@DeonnaBemish]

This is one of the best mixed media video's that I have watched. I love, love, love your project! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@artfulevidence]

Deonna Bemish Thanks very much :-)

[@LynneHa103]

I am once again AMAZED by you Rachel. Always looking to see what is next! TYFS!

[@Patbeaumont1]

Fabulous - just when you think it's finished the art goes on - awe inspiring

[@paniecs]

what a treat to have your video before going back to work. we have missed your talents this summer. hope you had a great holiday.

[@lrichardson47]

Awesome again! I love color and your use of it brings tears to my eyes. Seriously, not kidding. I learn from you as I try my hand at mixed media. I've always loved paper crafting and mucking around with inks. Now I'm extending my horizons with your inspiration. Thx. I'm gonna have to get some of those paints. They are delicious as you said.

[@sammilee6224]

There is so much to look at on this piece! I absolutely love it!

[@artfulevidence]

Thank you very much :-)

[@dolcevitausa]

BRILLIANT...it just boggles my brain cells how you are able to come up with all these different techniques to incorporate so brilliantly in your tag...as my Aussie cousins would say I am gobsmacked...

[@cathielynn]

It's so great to watch your art come alive-makes me happy!

[@MeriScrapper13]

I love it Rachel. So much detail! I love the gate, it truly looks Gothic and unique. The colors are perfect....not too dark. The piece came out perfect. Thanks for sharing.......Angie

[@hamidakhatun8068]

It's amazing. I kept on thinking that you could not possibly add more and it was finished but then you went to add more and make it look as sophisticated as ever. Can't wait to try the rough bristled material and painting over it. Going to go try it now!

[@PolkaDotPaperPrinces]

Super glad to see you are back! As for the comment about the music, I love it. It let's me know that "Rachel is on" and I'm focused on the project, not the words. Even my husband recognizes it and will comment on it! Great project, as always! You are truly an inspiration!

[@artfulevidence]

\die cutting machines such as the ones I mentioned (Big shot & Cuttlebug) are for home use and you buy them for your self. There are masses of tutorials on YT on how to use them and showing different shapes - It is easier when you see a visual to understand how they work. You can also Google some of the companies that make dies such as Sizzix, Spellbinders, Cheery Lynn, Memory Box to see the range of shapes currently on offer.

[@annaelycm]

This is awesome!!! I would have never thought of turning Umbrella man into something like that. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[@danine56]

pure entertainment watching you , i just adore all your work . love the colours thankyou so much for sharing your great work of art ...Pauline x

[@000BlueTsunami000]

I had no plans to watch the entire video, but couldn't help myself. Excellent work!

[@fabiennevandenbroecke2956]

unbelievable how much detail you put into it, I was like not even in the half of the video and I thougt it was almost ready! Love your works!

[@LynzCraftz]

Wow absolutely fantastic! I always love to watch you & your creative process & this time in green, my fave! It's so awesome! Thanks for all you do, Rach. Your so inspiring! TFS Lyn

[@Girlybunches]

You are a real inspiration! I love all your work, you've show me me a way to express myself that I never knew existed. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful art work. Olivia xxx

[@shoeprincess1]

Aaaaah, always a pleasure to watch you create! I always learn something new and from the master! TFS, Brigitte xx

[@faithw9387]

Amazing work!! Such a pleasure to watch you create, thanks for sharing. Nice to see you back!

[@artfulevidence]

I do occasionally sell originals, though not very many. I usually post a link to twitter when I place new listings in my Etsy, so following me there might be an option to find out when items are available :-)

[@liberalsprinkles]

well worth the wait! the colors and textures are amazing. you've created a stunningly atmospheric piece. so glad to see u back!

[@robinvenecia]

Very cool! Love it! Awesome colors! And what a great twist on the umbrella man!

[@livartnow]

Fabulous work!! Those silk glazes looks awesome!! tfs, hugs and smiles, Linda

[@macbosch64]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWW another fantabulous creation Rachel, LOVE LOVE it, it is so wickedly awesome thanks for sharing

[@Gearyization]

What fun I had watching you work and trying to guess what you had in mind for each element and being pleasantly surprised! I love all the effects. Halloween is great fun to create scary, gruesome stuff. I miss having a place and time to create anything. I do draw some though. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@tacoritai]

I come back to this video every Halloween! I just love it and the music too

[@elffiepoo]

YAY!!! I'm so glad your back, I have missed your videos!!! love your art and how CREATIVE you are!! You were MISSED!! :)

[@bethanylucky]

awesome creations hun, all the texture on such a small canvas, your very talented, thanks for sharing xx

[@6jandc]

Yeah, we are sooooo glad to see you again. We have missed you so much! Love this project it is really inspiring us to get ready for Halloween. Can't wait to find the glaze, we buy everything you use because we then know how to use it ourselves. Looking forward to your next project. Thank you, Jan

[@amy_a30]

I almost jumped out of my chair when I got the notification about this upload! And once again I was amazed by the creative process of this super talented woman!!! Awesome!!!

[@fre22y]

Amazing! I love to watch you creating textured backgrounds.

[@loststamper]

How FUN! I love how you made the fence all 'wonky'! TFS!

[@barbarajodanner7250]

Hi Rachel! Binge watching your videos! I can't get enough! Hugs and a big smile from Barbara in San Diego, CA :)

[@artfulevidence]

Thanks Barbara. I'm glad you are enjoying them :-)

[@PaperCraftyGal]

OMG!!!! here is another MASTERPIECE! I am so glad your back, you are such a talented lady. I love watching all your videos, you inspire me so much. I love all the techniques you put into this canvas...totally

[@zoetic26]

Incredible work, thank your for sharing! Watching it all come together and change is somethin else! I kept thinking how this whole piece began with musical note tissue paper!

[@MsMaria990]

Talk about bringing a canvas to life! Rachel Girl..... you ROCK! THanks for sharing! xo

[@fairythere]

I too have missed your videos! I'm so glad you're back showing us your awesome talent. Now I have to go raid the sewing stash for some tulle! ;)

[@janbuckley1]

Rachel! You are back I am thrilled I am a massive fan, Fiona knows how much, your work is amazing you inspire me so much, please bring us more? Huge hugs Jan x

[@99Alexj99]

Never get tired of this video!!!

[@artfulevidence]

99Alexj99 Thanks! It's one of my favourites too :-)

[@Cropalot212]

OMG You are finallly back!!! I am so happy to see you ar back. I checked often to see if I had missed anything. I hope you are well. This is just another fantastic project. You totally inspire me. Just love your work!! Glad you are back

[@margs321]

So glad to see you back, Rach! Fantastic, as always!!!

[@FrostyJava]

:O) Rachel, I wish you had nothing else to do but make videos of projects. I selfishly want to watch them all day long! Thanks for sharing the ones you have made!

[@Scrapitydoodah]

Wow! I love this. You blended in the picture so well with the background and then it was incredible to watch you keep adding & adding to the canvas and completely changing the picture from what I originally thought it was going to be. TFS - Lynn

[@paperdreamer1]

Outstanding!!!! You lost me right after you put the paper on the canvas. Such talent. Love it. Donna

[@ancitasherel5986]

I just joined an arts university and was unsure about picking mixed media arts but your work is so inspirational theres no way im not opting for it now! I could watch you create amazing pieces like this all day long.

[@marybirder5663]

I never tire watching your vids, because I always come away learning a new technique or a better way of creating something from scratch. You have such a unique and vivid imagination! Thanks so much for sharing your talent.....

[@artfulevidence]

Thank you, that's very kind! :-)

[@samanthabudiselich7996]

Welcome back! I've missed your creations! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring me once again. Your work is phenomenal!

[@gadgetgirlish]

Hey Rach, its so good to see you :-) , & of course creating your magical & amazing pieces. Your art is truly inspiring. Tfs your fantastic talent with us all, & i can't wait to see you create your next piece. Take care, Hugs, Lee-Anne :-)

[@artfulevidence]

A bit of both, sometimes if I have an idea, I'll make a quick sketch of what I want to do. This piece evolved simply because I wanted to make use of the umbrella man die - It was going to be a tag, but I didn't like it, so cut off the umbrella, then when playing with the pieces, the idea came to turn it upside down to hold something - the rest, well, you can see what happened on the video :-)

[@tacingran]

Beautiful. So rich with layers and texture. Thank you for sharing.

[@hesanflicka]

Oh how happy it made me this morning when there was an alert on my email box that you had uploaded a new video! Beautiful work as always. I absolutely love your work. Thanks you for sharing it with the rest of us!

[@alicraft562]

Magnificent, as usual !!! thanks for sharing! Good to see you on the TUBE!

[@CloudyPinkBlink]

I felt like I was watching someone photoshop something- you are amazingly awesome! This is amazing- I love it so much!!!!

[@lynjeaful]

So glad that you're back!! Love your canvas!!

[@Turwen9]

Missed your vids! I love all the techniques you used in this one. The is one of my favs!! Absolutely amazing! "Watch your back". That's what people told us regarding our new supervisor. Hahahahaha!!

[@jenmcginnis3989]

I have to say this is awesome . Great colors, items , and ideas. Because of these things I am now a subscriber. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@TYJ419]

Wow....Rach! I believe you are the Queen of mix media. Well, in my circle of influence you are! Your work is absolutely AMAZING...! TFS ~ TraceyJ.

[@artfulevidence]

It's Tulle Fabric - anything synthetic fabric will melt like that and get holes in too. You have to be a little cautious though as some give off pretty nasty fumes when heated, so best to keep a window open :-)

[@jennifercousins4558]

WOW I truly love this beautiful work of ART ! Thankyou for sharing your talent.

[@artfulevidence]

Thank you :-)

[@C4rolsadler]

Stunning work,nice to see you back and on top form too.

[@artfulevidence]

There is a link at the end of my videos - YT does not allow links in the comments, but if you go to the Etsy site and type in Artful Evidence, that is the name of my shop. Hope that helps :-)

[@nikeundcov.7551]

You are a very inspiring happy-time-bringing artist. I watch all of your videos over and over again...thx to you I started on mixed media and I love every minute I spend on my projects..btw ...I like your voice, too - no need not to comment at any time..

[@jnynz]

That is amazing! I love your ability to tie everything together in different and interesting ways - really inspiring! The layers and textures are perfect.