Mixed Media Collage with Birds!

[@mailie6403]

Lovely art. Your choices of colour and other ideas show that you have loads of talent. Thank you.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!☺️

[@kristinaviolette5081]

Your art is outstanding. Thank you for generously sharing your time and talent.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!☺️

[@jjjarvah4268]

Finally someone shows me from start to finish how to use my papers. I have not made a collage yet b/c I’m in the process of moving. Thank you. I love your style. JJ

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you for the kind words! The first couple of collages that I did were honestly terrible, lol. It takes a little bit of playing around with, but it’s so much fun to do!

[@andreaharley4047]

Im very new to your channel and so glad ive discovered you. Love this bird collage it was like a ray of sunshine to watch.👍👍👍

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much!

[@2456celine]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much!!!☺️

[@brendadoyle643]

Love this idea. Thank you for this excellent video!

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!☺️☺️

[@waukonstandard]

I love these! Fascinating that the bg is geli prints

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Glad you like them!

[@jenniferfrahs5507]

Some good tips and tricks in this video. I love the finished pieces and the color palettes.

[@Forest7025]

I love those panels! The birds are adorable!❤

[@shirleyb2896]

I have a piece in progress that has book text in the background. The text is the steamy parts from romance novels. I call it my Boudoir art.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

I love that!

[@TheMarkEH]

An insightful and inspirational video. I think these artworks are fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@marthamihaly5125]

You use all my favorite materials. Thx for pulling it altogether for me!

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@veronicastewart1112]

Cute, cute, cute!

[@janerogers5717]

Love the pieces... and i found your commentary helpful (and so much better than the terrible music that accompanies some KZbin channels!...)

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much!!☺️

[@maryparsons1873]

Very nice work!

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you! ☺️☺️

[@Stacey-barnbrushart]

Thank you for sharing the process of your beautiful pieces.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thanks for watching!☺️☺️

[@junimondin]

Cool Inspiration! Realy good Job! ❤

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@Linda-z3g3k]

Love love love this!

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much!!☺️

[@sharonalkenbrack2871]

These are great.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much!!

[@Midgy21747]

I love this and would need a lot of practice in order to understand colour combinations for a background. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you for your kind words! Honestly, just go with your instinct and use what you like. Worst case scenario, you just paint over it! (I know, easier said than done, and I should just take my own advice sometimes!🤣🤣🤣🤣)

[@Lainers2000]

My collage artist friend sent me your link. These pieces are wonderful. I’m subscribing. I’m still learning collage and appreciate your explanation as you work.

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Welcome, and thank you so much for checking out my videos! Honestly, I am still learning collage also. I love experimenting with it and trying out new things, and it’s always interesting to see what we come up with, isn’t it?☺️

[@lucielanteigne4446]

Super beau

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much for checking out my channel!☺️

[@catbraunwell6450]

Love these

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you so much!

[@priskateijo]

These are very beautiful. I just found your channel, i´m in love 😍

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Oh, thank you so much! I’m so happy to have you as a subscriber!☺️☺️

[@adelegiomo8614]

Molto bello

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Thank you, kindly!☺️

[@laurienye7514]

I love the blue and pink birds but not the other birds. You are very talented, lady.

[@karenjoncour6151]

Very informative video, thank you! You mentioned the foundational art practices. I realise that one probably needs an art course to learn these practices, but is there anywhere I can go to to expand in those practices you mentioned?

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Hi! Thank you for checking out my video! I learned about the art fundamentals in college in intro to design and intro to drawing. However, there are probably some books that you could look into or possibly even an Internet search would yield the information that you’re looking for. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful with anything specific, but that’s probably where I would look first! Have a great weekend!☺️

[@mm-sj7fk]

beautiful work! Which white glue do you use?

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

I use the gel medium, either matte or gloss.

[@mm-sj7fk]

Oooh Thank you!! @@ArtworkByMelissaReed

[@kimcook147]

Great Video! Thanks so much. One question though, how do you finish the sides?

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

Hi! I just paint the sides with a black acrylic paint. Then, when I put my topcoat on the piece, I also spray the sides down so that the finish matches!☺️

[@lindadaintymyers]

Do your cradle boards come prepped or did you gesso them? Did you end up putting any kind of varnish on? Matte, satin or gloss?

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

No, the boards that I bought were just raw wood. I primed them with gesso myself. And then I ended up using a coat of Krylon, UV resistant spray, which has a nice gloss finish, but I didn’t use any other type of varnish.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@johannebrun3409]

Michael’s points cards. Not just for points 😂 2:56

[@johannebrun3409]

In all seriousness thank you for the explanation. Understanding the entire process is crucial for newbies like me

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

I LOVE “free” art supplies! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ArtworkByMelissaReed]

I’m so happy to share anything I have learned!