Mixed Media Girl - Step-by-Step with Captions so you can follow along!

[@debbiemartin9005]

Oh. Em. Geeee! I really love watching your process! It’s gorgeous from start to finish! All your beautiful, rich colors feed my soul. I’ve started looking at all kinds of things from a mixed media perspective, 😂 and I can’t wait to create some incredible mixed media pieces now! You’re a hoot, and SO inspiring! 💖

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So sweet of you to say, thank you Debbie!!! Have so much fun creating!

[@odettagonzalez4355]

That photo warms my heart so much vibrant colors! That is Super Duper Outstanding ❤❤❤❤TFS your amazing ART! GOD BLESS!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aww, thank you Odetta!

[@Mysterias49]

I recently found your channel and needless to say I have been binge watching. She is simply gorgeous though I must say when you said you were using and old vinyl cover, as a collector of them, I let out a loud gasp of horror. Love watching your process and thank you.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aw, thanks so much for watching! My local Goodwill sells old records by the barrel for just 50 cents - there are hundreds of them! So I just choose ones that are old and beat up that no one would want and that would otherwise just end up in the trash. Glad you're enjoying all the videos! Have fun!

[@Kgiannini1259]

Wasn't buying the color shading at first but then reeeaaaly liked it! Thumbs up mama!!

[@ValleyMermaid]

This looks amazing! And hard! I hope someday I can create faces like this. Beautiful💕💓💗!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I know you can do it!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

I absolutely adore Her! I was mesmerized as you developed each layer and brought her to life. Thank you for sharing her.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much Brenda!!

[@laurienye7514]

Awesome, Karen, must love green eyes. Mine are blue and I don't ever see you paint blue eyes. I love it, I think it is gorgeous. Thanks and God Bless.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Laurie, thanks for watching! I didn't realize that, so good catch!

[@wordscrafter]

Wow, she came out beautifully!!!! All that layering was super impressive. So smooth! She has a classy, innocent, sultry look...

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much! I love your description of her!

[@heatherhutchinson8781]

Beautiful, love the colours you have used

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Heather!

[@gayleclaytor8210]

I don’t know how many times I have watched this one She is my FAVORITE

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

gayle claytor that's so funny! Thanks lady! I do love her too, still have her ! Ya know what's weird? I CANNOT find that bowl of liquid acrylics anywhere! I've been searching for them ans got it in my head that maybe I just never had them in the first place but now, looking at them in this video, I am like, THERES MY BOWL OF PAINTS!!! OMG...who the hell misplaced a giant bowl of paints?! Thanks for always being here and being so kind and supportive. I appreciate yooouuuuu!!! 😘😘😘

[@CazalasMichele]

So absolutely beautiful. Love the vibrant colors. Ordered 2 of your books, now practice, practice, practice!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so very much for the support, Michele! I hope you love them! And yes, definitely practice!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

I think this is my favorite of all your girls! Everything from her face to the way you used the background for her hair is perfection.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks, Brenda!!!

[@UFOPLUTONIANO]

GOD!!!!! I never never NEVER saw something so wonderful, first. Thanks but TRULY THANKS for sharing!!!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

melania scalfaro aw!!!! You're the nicest ever!! THANK YOU so much! 😗😗😗

[@cindylabare960]

She is gorgeous!!! I love the background and how it became her hair!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks Cindy!!!

[@denisesonmor4288]

Gorgeous!!! Love the choice of colors! Reminds me of a true flower child!!! ❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you!! Once she got out of her alien phase, she comes out okay!! Hahahaha!

[@AMANDARANDOM]

So creative! Could watch you all day!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

AMANDA RANDOM awwwwww! THANKS!

[@doodlebugcandiecane]

Amanda, if your hair really is blue, I want to know how you keep it that color? Is it hard to maintain. Listen to me, I assume everyone else does their own color like I do!

[@asleepbydawn137]

This is a favorite! Do you happen to recall where the reference photo comes from?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sorry. This vid is 4 years old. Absolutely no clue. I will say I was only using it to inform my shading and not for the drawing part! So you can use my final as your reference for drawing and shading as well if you like! Have fun!

[@asleepbydawn137]

@@KarenCampbellArtist oh terrific, thank you so much! This is SO beautiful. Sorry, I didn’t realize it was that old lol. It just popped up in my suggested videos and so I assumed and didn’t even look at the date.I had never seen it so it is a pleasant surprise because I absolutely love this piece. Then again, I just started doing whimsical portraits so it’s all pretty new to me. I do abstracts but have always wanted to expand and learn, so I’m now hitting up KZbin, and I’ve only been at it about a year and a half. I love your book on drawing. It has become a bible to me. She’s really gorgeous!

[@deborahprince4121]

Love your shading on her, Beautiful 💗

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Deborah Prince thank you!

[@michelleoyer5649]

Love it!! Such a pretty and unique girl! Thanks for sharing the entire process with us!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Michelle Oyer oh yaay! Glad you liked it! I'm happy to share my process, anytime 😙

[@sharonw2008]

Omg! Karen, she is so beautiful! I was cringing when you kept adding black to her but WOW! amazing result! I'm going to look for your book too 😆 xx

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sharon Walker Hahaha that's so funny, sorry to freak you out! Ya just gotta be brave and go for it! Thanks for your lovely comments, means a lot 😘

[@janevincent7103]

Fabulous process and result. Love love this girl and her hair. JaneXOXO

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Jane Vincent thank you so much, glad you enjoyed watching 💜

[@peggymargo4612]

You are an beautiful artist.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you!!!

[@EvetteW]

I absolutely love her! So inspiring! I really want to have a go but I’m scared 😂😂 as I’m not very good with faces but I suppose it’s all part of the process! Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I know you can do it! Just try and see what turns out! Thanks for watching!

[@EvetteW]

@@KarenCampbellArtist thank you so much for the words of encouragement karen, it really means a lot! Just doing your tutorial on shading and I’m going to post in your Facebook group. Wish you’d have been my art teacher at school, you explain everything so well and make it really easy. Loving all the content and I definitely will give this one a try too ☺️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You’re so sweet!!! I’m all too happy to help! Looking forward to seeing your faces! 🥰🥰🥰

[@margs321]

I was mesmerized watching this process and adored the outcome!! I so totally am rapidly becoming a big fan of yours. Thanks for sharing your wonderful art!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

margs321 you're so kind!! Thank youuuuu!!

[@sarahwold4350]

Just came across this video...whew! Will try something similar with gessos. Have not heard of liquid pencil...will have to look it up. You are so inspiring and give me such pleasure just watching you. Smiling...wishing you the best Christmas everr.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aw!! Sarah!! You're so kind best Christmas to YOU!!! Yes the liquid graphite is super weird but FUN!

[@karanouren1596]

I like this, it started like a lot of my painting do, I like how you persevered through it, it turned beautiful!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Karan Ouren Thanks so much! I always try to stick with it, as I am always surprised by the ending!!

[@waukonstandard]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Great contrasts!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

starwolf539 thanks!!!

[@poppyfields7217]

How lovely. Beautiful background, stunning eyes and a true sentiment.Well done.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Poppy Fields Thank you love!

[@thecraftywitch510]

love it!! beautiful and I love the shape of the letters x

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

The Crafty Witch thanks so much!!

[@WendyColeArt]

Beautiful! Did you put modpodge over it? Or would that have messed with the stabilo pencil? If so would you spray it first with acrylic matte sealer and then modpodged?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Nope, you're seeing the whole project right here! Mod Podge would absolutely messed with the stabilo. So no, I just stopped rather than adding more and more layers!

[@margenek]

Wonderful as always...thanks for this video...very inspiring and fun...I have been pouring over your book..thanks again!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Margene Kiefer oh that makes me so happy!! Yaay! Have a great day 💚 and happy arting!

[@claudinedenert1468]

Very nice to see you build up the face layer after layer... Well done...

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

claudine denert Glad you appreciated it! Happy arting!

[@katerinamylona8068]

Can't describe how much I enjoy your videos and your work!!!! Once again awesome!!! You're so talented dear Karen!!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Katerina Mylona that really means the world to me, thank you so very much 😙😙

[@katerinamylona8068]

It’s only the truth!!!! 😉😘❤️🙂

[@shaseadoocraftsperry9702]

Wonderful painting 💕 and I've just ordered the book😃 x

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sharon Perry Oh fantastic!! I hope you enjoy it! Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a fab weekend 😙

[@innercalmreiki]

Awesome video. So much fun to watch your creations come to life! 💜

[@deborahneumann9162]

GORGEOUS!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You're so kind!

[@cornflowercrafts]

Love the black, gray, and white! Fantastic!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Corn Riley thanks so much! I love your little thumbnail photo, so cute!

[@cornflowercrafts]

Thank you Karen! My favorite animal is the bunny rabbit, and my nick name is Corn. "Corn" is in one of my names. I appreciate your creativity. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@lindabeebe7065]

Oh, my, goodness! I love this! My my my. Thank you so much.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Linda Beebe you're so cute! Haha you're welcome! I'm so glad you liked watching!!

[@brucewagner4394]

Cool work,absolutely

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much!

[@nyrmacolondres2444]

Amazing work ☺️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

Incredible ❣ Thank you so much for taking the time to walk through the process and mediums.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Cathey Ellsworth you are most welcome! I am glad you liked it!

[@reaberilla7134]

Within the Jane Davenport's Circle, you are one artist that does it well! Thanks for showing!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

RE ABERILLA aw thanks so much!! Glad you're here, there are some amazingly awesome folks who hang out here! Welcome!!! 😙😙😙

[@ladym6738]

Love your work, very good, thank you. Looking forward to your next one.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sherry Ginzel Thanks So much! I'll be working on it! 😙

[@ColleenM61]

Wonderful! All these cool new artsy supplies this day and age, I love it. I have never heard of most of the things you come up with...you are a danger to me!! I want to buy it all. Gorgeous painting. I stopped painting back in the 70's now that I'm retired and coming back into it there are so many fascinating things to use! I LOVE your channel and creations! Good info on the liquid pencil...to mix it with the gesso, I can see a lot of good uses for this.

[@ColleenM61]

Question, with all the different mediums on this, what would you use to seal or protect it? Does it even need protecting?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

First of all, thank you so much! Secondly, thanks for taking the time to watch the vids and leave such nice comments, I appreciate that and love to read them!! Thirdly, I always spray everything I do (including journals) with Americana Acrylic Spray . www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XZTDR8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . It is the bomb!!!! One light coat and you're good to go! If you have any other questions, fire away!!!

[@ColleenM61]

I'll get some, thanks. I really am amazed by your creations, I knew mixed media has become quite popular but I never looked into it. I'm having so much fun looking at all of your artwork and supplies. Are you affiliated with anyone so I should shop through you? I just ordered your How to draw fun fab faces book, the reviews on it were all highly rated (amazon). That was always a problem area for me.

[@carlottaholman9481]

I keep being amazed by this. TFS

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

OMGosh thanks so much!

[@johneencawyer5814]

Beautiful...very talented lady!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@veronim7337]

Do gorgeous work. Thanks for sharing . 😊

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Veroni Ronney Mangiocco thx so much for being here ❤

[@chrissym7228]

So inspiring! Thank you so much!!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Great background and face, she's beautiful....good nose...great painting, thanks Karen!

[@saskiabongers6158]

Wonderful, wish I had the patience to create something like this. 💖

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much ❤

[@luciefayre7370]

Im going to try my luck with that, fingers crossed🙏

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Good luck, Christel!!!

[@Shilohsparadise]

Wowzer!!! Karen!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@annapritchard2074]

Love her.....the way you did the hair awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Anna Pritchard Thanks!! Love me some quirky buns :)

[@lesliecox5983]

Amazing as usual

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you sweet friend!!

[@fatima34me]

She came out beautiful! TFS

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Iris Perez Aw, thank you!! I really appreciate it 😙

[@ArtJournalJunkie]

Cutest gal, beautiful eyes and fabulous to watch you work. ... also, Awesome background Karen! Can't wait to take your acrylic module in March.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

ArtJournalJunkie Thanks sweet lady! I can't wait either, see you in class!!!

[@kathrynthomas2629]

Omg I love it She's beautiful absolutely

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Kathryn!

[@inspiredcaroline24]

Hey Karen. Hopefully you are feeling much better and enjoying a wonderful thanksgiving.🍃🍂🍁 This video came up in my KZbin suggestions. And Thank Goodness! How did I miss this delightful girl?? Ohhhh, your talent really is ASTONISHING!! Gosh, the patience with the shading was tough going but utterly worth it. Fabulous colours and layers of paint, applied in different ways, becoming her gorrrgeous hair.... Wowzers! I have been thinking of adding mixed media to my girl (did I tell you I drew my first EVER girl?😅). But I might completely destroy my small... ok teany tiny, victory. Mainly because I have no idea how she happened. Lol. Maybe she's a fluke and I'll never create another one. She wasn't planned, she wasn't considered, I simply grabbed a pencil and paper while "watching" t.v. Before knowing it, an hour had passed and there she was?! Typical of me; very occasionally achieve something only to be gripped by creative paralysis. (Flippin Nora! ME ME ME ME ME! Arrgghh, "shut up, Caroline, you are seriously getting on my wick!!"😡) Karen. May you never ever ever cease to amaze!! SO inspiring, SO addictive, SO Awesome! Bye bye🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙃💫👋🐾🐾

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Girl you are so utterly creative. Are you a writer??? And are you gonna show me your girl???

[@inspiredcaroline24]

@@KarenCampbellArtist Moi, a writer?? Oh too funny.... However, strangely you aren't the 1st person to ask and I have not a clue as to why? Lol. No, I am not a writer, I just waffle a LOT😶🤣 Used to write a diary when young and occasionally, when down, the odd bit of poetry. Gosh, me being a writer would be hilarious ~ 'The Never-ending Book'!😁😲📝📝📝📝📝📝📝+infinitum. As for sharing my girl, I am trying to. I keep seeing REAL artists within FB group & well.... YES YES, wrong to compare ourselves, all with different levels of experience etc. Blah blah blah🙃 I am ever so slightly self critical, I knooow, Shocker!!👀 Perhaps I'll send her to just you, before I totally devastate her by adding mediums🖌🖍. Gosh, I am now very conscious of what and how I'm writing....🤔✏✏✏.... Still early morning so need MORE TEA NOW! Later Alligator👋👋🐊🐊x

[@luciefayre7370]

Its super nice

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Christel!!!

[@carlottaholman9481]

WOW! I rewound this three times trying to find the moment when the right side brow bone magically appeared ( somewhere between blend and blend and blend and be patient with yourself). Thank you for showing just how many layers and how much blending and how many times you went over the same areas. This is where I personally get frustrated ( I have the shadow, I have the hightlights, and I have the midtones. Why does it still look flat? uggggggghhhhhh.) I so happy to watch someone just keep going and going until "that moment" when it just works. Thank you for sharing this.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Carlotta Holman of course!!! I'm so glad you found watching the process so helpful! That's exactly why I film, so people can watch and learn. The key is to just keep at it, it will come!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate them!

[@skidbladnir67]

Awesome! 🤗👏🏻💕

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much!

[@anmorgan3129]

Another beautiful creation!!! New subscriber here yay! Will be purchasing your book soon as well :D

[@elsawillis3964]

Hi. I love it! What ink do you use for the letters?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thx! Just Ranger (archival)!

[@ramonalee1]

Beautiful!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Ramona Gaston thanks so much!!

[@magnoliabird]

Thank you for this. What was the brand of the really fine white pen you put eyelashes on with please?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Posca!

[@sunflower2850]

BEAUTIFUL KAREN!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Tina Hanel THANK YOU!!!!

[@cindylabare960]

I am amazed how you are able to blend it all so well! Doesn’t the paint dry ? Do you use something to keep it moist longer? Some sort of additive?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Nope! I just work really fast 😂

[@tinamccann8344]

You're incredible! The syrup to my waffles, the jelly to my peanut butter lol.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Ok well that's the cutest!! Thanks Tina!!

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

I am mesmerized watching you, fabulous, tfs xo

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Elizabeth Naisbitt Thank you for watching, I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@patriciasaumemazzei7011]

I'm so afraid to use geso... I would love to learn how! Great job!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Patricia Saume Mazzei don't be afraid of Gesso!! it is your best friend! Just think of it as semi-see-through white paint. That's it!! You go girl, you got this!

[@patriciasaumemazzei7011]

I'm going to try and let you know how it goes!!!... Any brand that you'll recomment?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I like Iiquitiex!

[@patriciasaumemazzei7011]

thanks!!

[@JC-tz7on]

Love it!❤️❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks!

[@dianedaniels6473]

Oh, so wonderful!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Diane Daniels Thanks so much for watching!

[@ciskadenbreeyen9074]

I laughed out loud when I saw your comments (sheepish troll?!). BUT, I do love the way you work. And it is good to follow the way you paint. I love your style and humor 😁

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Ciska dB haha thank you! I'm very much a person who calls it like i see it (and I definitely saw a sheepish troll there for a sec!). Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@ciskadenbreeyen9074]

Ofcourse, you're welcome. I still draw my ladys like I learned from you in the mix n match 2016 by Petra and Muriel 😉

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Ciska dB oh yaaay! Well so nice to see you here too!!

[@fatima34me]

Awesome!❤❤❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I'm glad you like it

[@Shilohsparadise]

Okay back tomorrow for much more!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@szqcares]

Very nice!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Susan Zolton You're so kind, thanks for watching!

[@Timambos]

Maravilloso!

[@patriciajohnson9871]

Karen thanks so much for all you share I think it's amazing. I was just wondering if you can tell me what type of watercolour brushes you use in your vids and maybe even give me a link to them. Thanks again. Trish (Australia)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You're so welcome Trish!!! Thanks for hanging out with me :) . I use and love these watercolor brushes www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BRYGEK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . - and make sure you are you signed up for the free tutorials on Awesome Art School! There's loads on there!

[@tykeicedannals5140]

I love it

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you!

[@ThatEvilHag]

Oh my god, this helped me so much. Not only in terms of beginning to experiment with faces (which has ALWAYS been my Achilles heel), but just to remember that the pro artists don't just plop out a readymade masterpiece each time; that it's a process where EWW, UH I BETTER WIPE THIS, WTF CHANGE OF PLANS and so on are completely acceptable and even to be expected. More, they're part of the fun! Even though mixed media art is just a hobby for me, I get anxiety every time a piece looks like crap in the beginning (later on too).

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh heck yeah, 100% of pieces go through an "oh crap!!" Phase! It's important to just move on and power through and dont ever let it get the best of you!!! If you keep on keepin' on you should be fine!

[@ThatEvilHag]

Karen Campbell, Artist 🙌🏻 are you on Instagram, Karen? I’d love to get in touch!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

@@ThatEvilHag yes! My handle for everything, everywhere is @Karencampbellartist

[@WandaMartingaga]

Jimminie cricket I love her too ❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you!!!

[@alicedantes2409]

Wow. She’s sooo pretty.

[@circlewoman]

I finally saw the value of using a Stabilo All Pencil and activate it with water! Now, to find out where I can buy one. Thank you. Many times, I said to myself “she’s gone too far, too far”, then no, it’s just right. Clearly, you trust your instincts. I would have given up at the ugly stage. I just need to press on. Thank you!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes!!!! There is ALWAYS an ugly stage, so once you know that, you cab be confident to ignore her at that moment and press on indeed! Amazon has the best prices for the Stabilo, you can buy a dozen for about $12!

[@Ashleeta777]

Love how you use the background as her hair.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks, Ashley!

[@marellejackman4323]

Hi Karen, I cannot buy Silver brushes in Australia - could you please advise the next best brush please xxxx

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Wha?! Oh no! Okay, plan B, I would honeslty go to a store, if you can. Pick out a natural and soft brush. Nothing stiff and nothing synthetic and you should be fine! Round brushes are best for getting started, number 8 is a great all around brush size as well!!!

[@dianefallon8471]

What is it that you use for the shadow under the upper eyelid, Karen?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Its just the wet brush, activating the Stabilo All pencil! I have links to that pencil here (and how it works) just in case you weren't sure 😘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIObqHqnqdmBrtE

[@doodlebugcandiecane]

I agree with Amanda below! I could watch you all day as well! You paint in much the same style as I, wet on wet. And I love to use Pitt markers! They are so highly pigmented and so versatile that I really had a hard time believing it when I first started using them. I have even developed my own style of being able to move the color around without having to put a clear coat of any kind over the top of my work before starting to use the markers. It still doesn't give you much working time but it does give a different look than you get when the work is clear coated. I had thoughts of approaching the company with what I have discovered the markers will do but I am not sure if they would even care lol. I do have a question for you though. The part of the video where you are putting the white on her hair, it looks like you are using a white Sharpie marker. You are getting a nice bold white line. I can NEVER get a nice line like that and have it stay opaque like what yours looked. Can you tell me what type you are using, maybe I am using a different type. I know I am using the tool correctly, that's not the problem. Unless however, I am not priming it in the correct way? I am in Louisiana and we deal with so much humidity here that it is just crazy! I have to wait probably twice the time for paint to dry, than other people do! I have learned to start using a hair dryer or a heat tool. I am too impatient when waiting for layers to dry unless I have more than one project going and can move from one to the other as things dry. I am always scared that the idea in my head won't come out right if I have to wait too much time for my paint to dry! And by the way, I am seriously considering taking your Fun, Fab Faces class and of course buying the book along with that. I may buy the book before-hand and start practicing. I am going to discuss it with my boss and see if my company can pay for the course as continuing education since I am a graphic artist and most of the classes out there are just too costly to even consider! There are a few out there, but I would have to fit them into my busy work schedule and I am not sure I can do that. I am hoping I can take this one at home and still get credit for the hours! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with all of us! I am going to send a link to my cousin who is a professional artist, I think she will like some of your methods for shadowing the faces and for backgrounds. Her favorite medium is pastels. If you care to look her up, this is where you can find her ashlylovett.com/ Sorry for being so long winded, I think I am supposed to be a writer as well as an artist! LOL Everyone tells me that all the time! *giggle* Have the most wonderful day, from your new fan and friend! Candie

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Candie Chatham Aw, I don't mind a hot second that you're long winded. I love connecting with my You tube peeps, so much, and I am totally happy to chat and answer any questions! The Sharpie marker I use is always the water-based paint marker. That and the white Posca pens I find to work best over practically anything! I'm happy to hear you'd be interested in the book and class! That would also be awesome if you could get your company to pay for it!! I have loads of classes at Awesomeartschool.com but if your thing is mixed media my upcoming class in June (called Mixing the Media) may be right up your alley. I'd love to check out your cousins site, sounds cool! If you have any further questions, I'm all ears. Happy to meet you, have a great day and thanks for the love too, I really do appreciate it!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Candie Chatham Aw, I don't mind a hot second that you're long winded. I love connecting with my You tube peeps, so much, and I am totally happy to chat and answer any questions! The Sharpie marker I use is always the water-based paint marker. That and the white Posca pens I find to work best over practically anything! I'm happy to hear you'd be interested in the book and class! That would also be awesome if you could get your company to pay for it!! I have loads of classes at Awesomeartschool.com but if your thing is mixed media my upcoming class in June (called Mixing the Media) may be right up your alley. I'd love to check out your cousins site, sounds cool! If you have any further questions, I'm all ears. Happy to meet you, have a great day and thanks for the love too, I really do appreciate it!

[@amynaumczik7092]

do you have to let the paint dry between the shading layers on the face?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes, for this technique it is really dry brushing the whole time, so VERY little paint/wetness onto a dry surface/layer. Great question!

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Gail Tuthill Thank you!!

[@josiemota6256]

She is beautiful .

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Josie!

[@rablount]

My favorite❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

rablount thank you!!! 😙😙

[@elaine4415]

Your very good love it tfs.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Cynthia Brand Thanks, I appreciate your kind words so so much 😊

[@cailinsuiledonn]

again another fab face, I'm wondering why you didn't use your " hamburger system here? thank you ,😊

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

If I had coated her with Mod Podge (which I could have done) she would have been a Hamburger! This is also an older video where I was still not as addicted to the burger and still experimenting quite a bit!

[@skylarkingable]

brilliant

[@pattybover3357]

She's lovely!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Patty Bover Thanks so very much!

[@tcarlson762]

loved this! You didnt do the mod podge trick on this one....

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Terrie Carlson thank you! Nope, just water activation, must not have been in the mood that day!

[@COCOChatnails]

Stunning

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Corinne Marneffe Thank you 😙

[@rgrdesigns]

This is so cool. I kept thinking she would be perfect as cat woman with her proportions.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh right on! I can see that too!!

[@fijaystudio]

Hey you checked the album wasn’t worth anything first, right ? :)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Not when it's scratched to bits!

[@roeliespaans5241]

Love here karen so beautiful

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Roelie!