Mixed Media Collage Painting. Art Nouveau Inspired.

Hello my creative friends!
Today is the continuation of my last video. Painting the transferred sketch of the Greek goddess Artemis. This is a mixed media painting inspired by the art nouveau movement which incorporates homemade collage papers.
I'm working on an 18x24 inch watercolor canvas that I picked up at Hobby Lobby. It has a much smoother surface than regular canvas, so I figured an experiment was in order. The experiment was indeed a success! Although there were a few challenging moments of not knowing what I was going to do next, I managed to overcome some of the indecision that we artists often face during our processes.
I definitely think I will do this again, now that I have completed this painting. There are a few things I would do differently when it comes to the order of operations, but overall, I'm very happy with the result.
I hope you enjoy the video and please let me know what you think in the comments!

[@dorydiavelone3531]

I Totally agree about painting in a good nostril!!! You’re a Peach!!!!

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

Love the stained glass effect you created! Beautiful work. 😍

[@fionahannon_art]

😮😯😲😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍WOWEE, absolutely stunning

[@autumnsimril535]

Beautiful. Love your change to her hair.

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

USA here...what a process..what a journey...what talent..stunning...n definitely no resemblance to Wonder Woman💙

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!❤

[@TeeBoyd88]

I loved watching the process for the leaves and paper making. The black outline definitely worked much better for the "stained glass". I didn't see Wonder Woman at all... maybe the crown? Adding an extra colour to her black hair was perfect. I thought she looked wonderful in the end.

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

Wait, you only had 800 subscribers 10 months ago!? Congrats to the 12.6K! You well deserve it, girl!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!😊❤

[@cw4608]

Mucha is my favorite artist, you have paid homage to him with this piece!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@rachealgetscreative]

She's lovely!! True mixed media too.

[@juliathomas6256]

I loved each step, even step one with the Gelli plate and layers.

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Amazing. Love what you did with her hair.

[@debralewis-potts7148]

Spectacular

[@hanah2306]

Absolutely fantastic.Great Tutorial.

[@4starnova]

Wow! Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@Sarah43627]

Yes, and I just added myself to the subscriber's list yesterday. What an awesome creation you made here. I'm beside myself for words.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!🤗

[@bethanypeterson2571]

wow!

[@tracytruhlarik9611]

Hello from Canada Lydia Amazing mixed media. They just put up a new tower near my cottage! Lydia video at the cottage YAHOO. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Awesome Tracy!!!Thank you!❤

[@sunshine7789]

Another incredible piece.

[@gratefulcreations]

Gorgeous! I love the tutorial on the rice paper. You’re the best

[@juliaknuist5829]

Thank you Lydia I always learn something from you❤

[@maiartoldaccount]

Thanks so much for sharing awesome techniques😊.

[@ameliaclark2947]

Again, great work. You paint so freely.

[@jeffponcar391]

I really like seeing your entire creative process. Great work!

[@tiffanya83]

That is badass!! Going to get a jelly plate now lol.....

[@TheBlackJewelz]

😮😮😱😱 WOW! Amazing process & composition! Sheesh!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr]

Stunning ❤

[@c.k.m.8134]

Delicious work! Thank you for sharing

[@-yi9mu]

Magnificent !

[@ochervelvet9687]

Magnificent. ❤️

[@lauramarycann9590]

Love love your process cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🤸‍♀️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@stephaniepotterart]

SO DANG GOOD!!! I love it!! 💛💙🤎 Love the colors, added curls, Gma coming through to remind you of sewing patterns- genius! And, I didn’t know they made watercolor canvases. I thought only watercolor paper was available! I learn something every time! 😉

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Stephanie! ❤ I didn't know about watercolor canvas until I was in Hobby Lobby. I love the smooth surface.

[@teentsyvintage]

Love it! Love it! Love it!! ❤❤❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad! Thank you!❤❤❤

[@TheMarkEH]

This was a fabulous demonstration. Thank you.

[@dianeo]

Absolutely gorgeous. Fascinating process 👍👍

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Diane!!!

[@teresamazotti1315]

She is really gorgeous!! I love how she turned out. I really liked how you used the geli plate to create stained glass.

[@tannaorr4133]

She’s fabulous! Love to watch your process!

[@allieeverett9017]

She's beautiful and you are WOW!!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@kyelesley7498]

“ nothing is more rewarding than painting, a good nostril”… words to live by! I love love, love this painting! It is so beautiful, and I like the art, nouveau feel to it, it’s freaking gorgeous! I can’t believe how much you’ve learned, and how much you share❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much Mom!!!❤❤❤ I am so happy you love it!😊😊😊

[@MrArtton]

Very nice 🙏🏻 i always get a lot of inspiration from your work 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@sketchbookscheming]

Gorgeous portrait! and I love the gel plate/collage/gold leaf elements!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@kaygilbert8773]

Absolutely beautiful and what great creativity in your mind! So enjoyed

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!❤❤❤

[@davidj180]

Fun to watch! Amazingly resourceful exploration!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!

[@Dorisita9]

I absolutely love this . Thank you for sharing you talent and knowledge with us ❤️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!❤❤❤

[@shonasutley4420]

Gorgeous!!

[@nicoleyvette]

Beautiful!

[@pamappleby1400]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Pam!❤😊

[@doninis1354]

That is a such great series. I love that you like mythology. I really really love watshing your process.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! I do love mythology... I'm just glad that so many of you like it too!❤❤❤

[@Iviforever1]

Wow! That is gorgeous!! 🤩

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@sharongillesp]

Yeah, . . . no . . . I’m not seeing Wonder Woman. Just some fabulous art.

[@antonietta2874]

Wow love this! She turned out gorgeous .Amazing!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@petragunther4439]

Gorgeous😮

[@sueflanagan5521]

Lydia, this is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing your process. I find your videos entertaining and love your sense of humor.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Sue!!!❤❤❤

[@recreepy]

so vibrant and full of color it’s like looking at a beautiful tapestry

[@judithlund4346]

Definitely gorgeous……..love the colours, and your tutorial on making the collage papers. Have enjoyed and loved watching everything you create ………….you are Such a great talent. 👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Judith!❤❤❤

[@catherinevangass4927]

Stunning Lydia, really loving this series. This one of Artemis I particularly enjoyed 👌🏻🎨. Have had a fascination with all the cultures gods since varsity days... First time I 've actually seen the jelly plate process, definitely want to try it. I have been using watercolour a lot lately for studies. Bought watercolour ground to apply to canvass or wood cradles, let the explorations begin 🎨.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Catherine! I picked up some watercolor ground as well for experimental purposes. ❤😊

[@kellyw6652]

Gorgeous as always! ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! 😊❤

[@jeanettewhite2144]

That looks stunning ❤❤❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@ladygwarth]

Stunning 👏🏼👏🏼🥰

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@bridgetb3480]

These are so cool! I'm loving your goddess series😊

[@ninakledal9056]

beautiful

[@customsmartapps273]

I am # 200 in the Likes. Too cool!

[@lhetzel101]

You crack me up❤

[@Lex-cg3ee]

amazing. thank you so much.

[@missmollee1545]

Love this!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad!❤

[@carolehlinger932]

Awesome! Takes your breathe away. ❤❤What a beutiful godness!

[@missymakesdomeredith8072]

Oh, my, effing, Goddess! I just knew this was going to be awesome when I saw the sketch video, so many of my favourite things in this painting, goddesses, art nouveau, stained glass and gold leaf ❤🖤💚💙💛🖤❤️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!❤❤❤

[@williamlaforge4517]

Beautiful piece!!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@fredericaongenaert9531]

❤❤😮😮 love it ❤❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad! Thank you Frederica!❤❤❤

[@scribbleswh2018]

Love the gellie printing, and of course, the finished piece is beautiful!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Many thanks!❤❤❤

[@nicolasb.henry294]

I really like your work You have a new subscriber.

[@sherilegacy8870]

New to your channel and really loving it..especially this piece! Just beautiful!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!☺❤

[@marilynciszkowski2087]

I enjoyed watching your video Lydia!!! I would like to watch the first one you mentioned - can you provide a link please? You said this is a "continuation of my last video"..... I've looked for it and don't see it! I love Art Nouveau!!! I really enjoyed seeing how you made your collage papers! I've been watching some of your videos for a few days now and you are really fun and funny!

[@wz6945]

OMG, this is beyond beautiful, wow, wow and just WOW! I love the collage papers colors and the wonderful contrast of all the colors used in the portrait, the collage colors, the gold leaf and then that beautiful blue to enhance the whole painting. I just got my Gelli plate and my Open Golden Acrylics today. Still waiting for the rest of my supplies. I feel as excited as a child in Christmas waiting for Santa Claus! So much to learn, so much I want to do. I know, I know, one step at a time. I just want to paint like you when I grow up! LOL

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Beautiful! Dramatic! Everything is perfect. I see you do it, but can’t understand how you do it. How do all the layers, dabs and swirls coalesce to become the goddess? It’s the mystery of artistic creativity. It’s the mystery in you.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you🙏❤😊

[@nightmary]

A great nostril is always the highlight of any portrait, especially a deco nostril, and you excel that them! Love this piece. I really enjoy seeing your process. It makes me appreciate the painting even more. When you finish your goddess series, would you please show them all to us? Makes me happy just thinking of the prospect.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Absolutely! Thank you so much!❤😊

[@janinafisher101]

Hey Sunshine! Artemis is beautiful! I love how you used the gel plate to make the "stained glass" look. You said that the leaves acted like a stencil - and I'm wondering whether that should really be acted like a "mask." I totally get confused between "mask" and "stencil". Whatever the term is in this case, this turned out just lovely! I just loved the "there is nothing better than painting in a nostril." You are nuts, and that's why I love you. LOL. Lots to take in in this video! I sure wish I could do such gorgeous paintings. Now I want to try Golden Open Acrylics for skin tones, and a metal adhesive pen by Speedball. Will there ever be an end to the art supplies I need??? Have a lovely week!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Janina! I had never seen a metal adhesive pen before... I was so excited! Makes it so much easier. I think you're right about the mask vs stencil.❤

[@janinafisher101]

@lydiabroderick867 I'm excited to learn about it too! I have gold leaf but have yet to use it. Well, mask or stencil it looks awesome!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

F…Y… KZbin… i did not get any notice for most of your last vidéos!! Love art nouveau, working on a collage/mix media hommage to Mucca

[@lydiabroderick867]

KZbin is weird. I get notifications sometimes for channels I'm not subscribed to, bit not the ones I am. So cool that you're working with art nouveau!❤

[@RoseMCreations]

Beautiful! Any chance you will be a vendor at the Plymouth Waterfront Art festival? I plan on going and would love to see your incredible artwork. 😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

I wish I was. I work on the weekends though. It's wedding season and I'm a pastry chef.

[@SilviaM63]

The best mix media tutorial! Thank you so much!! Can you please tell me what brand of brushes do you use, particularly detail brush?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I love Trekell and Princeton synthetic brushes for oils. The detail brushes are Master's Touch from Hobby Lobby as are a lot of my acrylic brushes. Thank you!❤

[@SilviaM63]

@@lydiabroderick867 thank you so much! You are a huge inspiration for me and many others. Also, I wasn’t fond to collages, yet you help me get to try since they’re so popular. I wonder what makes someone be creative with this technique, what’s behind it. The only collage I made was in fashion design collage because it was mandatory and it went straight to trash after I finished the program. I thank you again answering this fast, early bird you ( and me lol)

[@audreyjohnston999]

Watching tv news Flooding in Massachusetts! Are you okay? Audi. Niagara Falls

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm in the part of Massachusetts that missed all of that.😊 it's been sunny on the south coast... So far anyway.

[@maryambavarsad6710]

her ear looks weird :|