Mixed Media Journal Page - Dance In The Rain

[@lavondamatherly4499]

I just watched this again and I see why I saved it to my Favs. Your detail work is better than anyone else's that I've seen. Just when I think you are finished you add another detail. LOVE IT!!!!

[@artfulevidence]

Thank you :-)

[@artfulevidence]

Gesso is a primer, but can also be used for blending and other techniques. All supplies should be available in a good art shop, though I usually buy online as there are no local shops to me. Try ebay and Amazon - If you are in the UK, I buy a lot from Jacksons.

[@artfulevidence]

Yes, they are just like any other wet medium, you will get mud if you mix certain colours, but you can blend others to create secondary & tertiary colours, light, shadow & tone, so whether you dry them or not depends on your needs.

[@artfulevidence]

@Moonlitrose9 Gesso is a prima, so expensive paints do not sink into absorbant papers and get wasted. However, it also makes a brilliant blending medium and I use it often to blend out colours, create highlights and texture.

[@artfulevidence]

@KDavison1228 I think you have misunderstood - You can only write over Neo colours if they have been dissolved with water - it is the neos, not the pen that you use water with. Hope that helps.

[@artfulevidence]

@MyScrapWorld StazOn ink is solvent based and permanent on most surfaces including non porous surfaces like glass, plastic etc. Versafine ink is only permanent on porous surfaces such as card & paper.

[@artfulevidence]

@margs321 I'm not sure of the exact weight of cardstock I used here - at least 300gsm though, and ultra smooth surface, though hot press watercolour paper is best for this technique.

[@artfulevidence]

@elizabethlouise2000 Hi, I use matt photo paper for printing my images, and usually use Golden Matt Gel Medium to adhere them onto my projects. Hugs, Rachel

[@artfulevidence]

@crush0227 I usually have a vague idea I want to achieve in terms of theme, style or colour scheme, though most of what I do is just made up as I go along!

[@artfulevidence]

@fuzzyfishbones You can work on them either wet or dry, depends what effects you are trying to achieve. Obviously for blending, they are better wet.

[@artfulevidence]

@mushu72485 I hadn't thought about selling prints of this, but I will see about getting some done :-) and list in my Etsy when ready :-)

[@artfulevidence]

@carolysn I use Alvin Tech Liners - But nothing will go over Neos unless they have been diluted with water first, (except a bic biro maybe)

[@artfulevidence]

@auntiemell09 Thanks for your kind comment. I don't do workshops at present, but it may be something for the future:-) Hugs, Rachel

[@artfulevidence]

@fatima34me That's a very good question! I guess when I run out of ideas and I'm happy with the level of interest it creates.

[@artfulevidence]

I can never find cool stamps locally either. I buy most of them online - ebay usually has what I'm looking for ;-)

[@artfulevidence]

I have an Etsy store - link shown at the end of my videos - though there is not much left in there right now.

[@artfulevidence]

@Aloesaloes It wasn't a branded cardstock, but this kind of work is better on watercolour paper really.

[@artfulevidence]

@shoeprincess1 The stamp is from thatscraftyonline (dot com). It is by Stampotique. Hugs, Rachel

[@artfulevidence]

I got my Moleskine from ebay. I can't remember the cost, maybe about £8 I think

[@artfulevidence]

Sorry I don't remember - Had them a long time - but try googling :-)

[@artfulevidence]

I usually get mine from ebay, they can be hard to find locally.

[@artfulevidence]

@ellieknol The pen I use is a white Signo Uniball.

[@artfulevidence]

It's Signo uni ball pen :-)

[@thankfulart]

New Subscriber from CAC! Love your stuff! :)

[@artfulevidence]

+Angela Anderson Awww, thanks very much :-)

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

This is just fabulous!!!

[@artfulevidence]

+StampTV Thank you :-)

[@artfulevidence]

It's a Signo Uni-ball :-)

[@artfulevidence]

There was no plan for this piece, just going with the flow:-) The camera is situated on a tripod in front of me, so I have to work around it. A little awkward, but it gives the best view.

[@anaidkc]

One of my fave videos, even after months and months!

[@artfulevidence]

I can't remember what kind of card I used, but usually something like Bristol Board or watercolour paper.

[@Dot0729]

WONDERFUL WORK!! What black markers do you recommend to write over the gesso paper. I have ruined all the ones I have used . Newbie mistakes :)

[@artfulevidence]

+Dorthy Pimentel I like Micron pens for detail work and posca paint Pens too - Most pens aren't a problem over gesso or acrylic paint if they are permanent, but they can become clogged or stop working if the paint is wet or the surface has additional mediums. Hope that helps :-)

[@vickieking1934]

I am also a newbie d I luv this.ive got all the items just got off work and I'm gonna try my best to Do this, lol, I'm sure it will look nothing like yours but I'm going for it!! You have inspired me.Thank u so much.....

[@artfulevidence]

+Vickie King You're welcome Glad it has inspired you :-)

[@PinkPoodleCrafts]

Ive been looking for a good white pen... can you share what the name of it is and where you can get it?

[@Steffogal1]

Whoa!! this is serious ART JOURNALING.. SOO BEAUTIFUL LOVE IT!! :) TFS YOU rock!! with a grin, STeffogal1

[@ForkedMan]

I don't remember how I managed to get to this video at all, but I don't regret watching it in the slightest.

[@susanbramstedt7899]

I just started using Neocolor IIs and am having trouble loving them as much as others seem to. Your video helped me see what I can do with them. Love everything about this piece!

[@artfulevidence]

+Susan Bramstedt Glad it helped you out Susan :-)

[@TonyaGibbsDesigns]

I love watching you create. Thisis awesome. You have truly got a gift.

[@TonyaGibbsDesigns]

I love watching you create. Thisis awesome. You have truly got a gift.

[@coriworlton9875]

I've watched many of your videos and love your work! Do you sell any of it?

[@artfulevidence]

Thanks Cori. I sell occasionally on Etsy, my shop is called ArtfulEvidence. I may restock some items in the New Year :-)

[@JournalArtista]

LOVE your take of the Teesha Moore style! So fun to watch!! Much LOVE!

[@katherinehaught7950]

This is absolutely amazing !! Makes me want to try this in an art journal !!

[@artfulevidence]

Thanks :-)

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

That's a wonderful page. I love it! =) Thank you for sharing. =)

[@gerpness46]

I am officially inspired! ty for taking the time to share!

[@artfulevidence]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching :-)

[@sabina1944]

very very lovely and inspiring. Thank YOU.

[@artfulevidence]

You're welcome and thank you :-)

[@donnadavis2883]

Just starting to art journal...loved your video!!!

[@artfulevidence]

+Donna Davis Thanks very much! Hope you enjoy journaling as much as I do :-)

[@robindonnelly]

This is just exquisite! Such attention to detail and so vibrant. I love it! I know you mention that you use Neo colors. But, is there a link you can share with what kind? I don't want to get the wrong ones. Thanks for a great video! I subscribed! :)

[@TheArtress]

I am blown away by your constant flow of imagination:) You never seem to tire of being creative....how do the ideas come to you? Do you dream them, get them while you read the paper w your morning coffee.. thru journal writing...it seems that you have a constant never ending creative source from within:) Thank you so much for inspiring me....I go thru ups and downs with my art because I burn out ...but you always seem to get those creative juices flowing for me again:)

[@pinkscrapper99]

Ok, that is amazing work!! You are a true artist. Bravo!!!

[@vedasinha6028]

Love watching your videos. A true inspiration to many I'm sure! Thank you.

[@artfulevidence]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoy them :-)

[@shoeprincess1]

Hello! This is an awesome page! Love the colors. Could you share where you got the stamped image of the girl? I have seen her and a "family" of images like her and have no idea where to get them or who makes them! Thanks for sharing, Brigitte

[@angelaserendipityarts5294]

lovely Journal page enjoy your work!!!

[@artfulevidence]

Angela Velazquez Thank you :-)

[@dizzyrus1001]

this is just utter amazing i am speechless i would love a stamp the same as this also the saying is so true it reminds me of Barbra Striesand's song kiss me in the rain tvmfs hugs jayne xxxx

[@scrappyhour09]

absolutely amazing!! i've been anxiously waiting to see what you would do with that girl stamp since i seen her on your haul vid!!=) LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@karentarolli3969]

What black and white pens did you use?

[@artfulevidence]

The white pen is a Uniball Signo pen. The black pens were some cheap ones from ebay, I don't remember the brand, but I usually use Mircon pens these days.

[@stampyra]

Amazing! I love that stamp you used. I've been eyeing them for a while. I may have to break down & get a few. Thanks, JIL

[@JeanieInTheOzarks]

The white pen you used, where did you buy it? Seems white pens never last long. As always, your creativity thrills me! I particularly loved the saying you used, the message is so very true and hit home with me today and I'm going to share it with my daughter who is going through some tough things. I love your videos...you are just fantastic! TFS

[@SianehPiranah]

Sometimes when I'm watching these videos, I think 'Wow, that's amazing!' Then she adds more white highlights and I'm thinking 'she's going to ruin by adding more'. When she's finished I think 'Wow, it's even more amazing now!' Sometimes the little details make a big difference.

[@KDavison1228]

So glad I found this, I love this piece, nice work! I too have struggled with pen over the Caran's. You suggest diluting the pen with water first? Should that pen be water based or alcohol? Could be a silly question, but I have to ask! Again, thanks for sharing your skills, love it!

[@51Saffron]

I could never do this. Maybe the dots, but then they wouldn't be evenly spaced. I could never fit the words in, probably spell them wrong and I have absolutely no eye for color or geometric designs. This is definitely a work of art. Love it!

[@bdbear10]

That was awesome!! Beautiful work. Do you mind if I ask a couple questions? Did you plan all of that out before you did it, or do you design things as you go? I was also wondering how the camera was positioned because it looked like it was right above you.

[@suayres]

I love your work--it's very crisp and clean and clear, and always inspiring. The quote is "spot on"! Just one point: when you hold up a product, can you please do it for a few seconds longer? I don't always get the brand/color/type. Thanks!

[@nolashay]

WOW, girl... you totally rock! It is such a joy to watch you create!! I need to find the black pens you use. I always have the problem of my micron pen nibs getting kind of 'gunky' and not working well. OK... off to check out more of your videos. :)

[@129diggsdrive]

Wow, as soon as I'd think you were "finished" you'd then add more and I'd think, "Yeah, that's even BETTER!!" haha! This is so creative and beautiful and lovely! Was this created as a gift or a book or just for fun or what? It's so wonderful!!

[@DebiP51]

You're so interesting!! Always something new to motivate another of "us" Utube artists out here!! Learning from you with all your diversity makes mixed media paper art so much FUN! Thank you so much for sharing...please keep it up.

[@chatelaine7325]

What a doooodle !!

[@MsTiLaJ]

Truly creative! I love the tutorial. It makes you want to get to work! TFS:-)

[@wabosomin]

lol i saw you started with crayons and i was like " oh just normal crayola?" and then i saw you stared puting water on it and i was like "BOMB" *MIND BOLWN!!!!* sometimes i feel really retarded when i think things like that :)

[@shoeprincess1]

@RachO113 Thank you! I am going to watch again because it is so cool! I just love that tune too :-) xoxo, B

[@mypassionsjourney]

Rach what colors are u using? I love the yellow/orange color u use on a couple of ur pages. I have the ten pack so I have the yellow and orange just not sure which one gets that great glow.

[@melissasmith1353]

Beautiful work. I was hoping to ask a technique question you would answer. You repeatedly used Gesso, and not all over the canvas. I am very new to the art world, could you explain why? Thank you.

[@TwistedBlueMind]

WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW! your work is beautiful! i will be teaching a class about art journals for the first time. do you have any words of advice for me. thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork.

[@asillem74]

Just came across your channel during the wee hours of this morning and can't stop watching. Your attention to detail is amazing. I can only imagine how quickly you go through the signo pens!!! Lol

[@carolysn]

Really enjoyed the whole process, you're work and colors are wonderful! Quick question, what black pens do you use? I can't find a pen to write over the Caran d'Ache crayons to save my life!

[@mrsmonkeydoodle]

Beautiful. I need to let loose and not be so critical of myself. Just enjoy color, pattern, shapes and texture etc... Maybe someday my own art will wow people like yours does.

[@WillowBranchDesigns]

I love this. I just started an art journal, but don't have the fun crayons yet. I'll have to wait for them & make due with what I have right now. Thanks for the inspiration!! Pam

[@nicolepadilla2992]

Absolutely gorgeous! you are so talented!

[@artfulevidence]

+Nicole Padilla Thank you very much :-)

[@amandavhb1630]

I am trying to learn how to add more doodling in my art journals. This was great! I learned a lot with just this video! Thank you for always sharing such great inspiration!

[@Nomadicrose]

I luv this pic sooo much.. u did an awesome job. I have trouble blending colors like this ... any tips? I can't wait for yr next project thanks sooo much for sharing.

[@margs321]

thanks for the quick reply... I'm going to try the watercolor paper and see what happens. Thanks for your very inspiring work! I'll send you a clip when I finish mine.

[@margs321]

Rach, I tried this out and my card stock kept "fraying" little pills of paper off so that I did not have a flat surface to work with. What was the weight of your card?

[@TheMoparlvr]

Hi Rach...another awesome page added to my favorites..love the stamped image as well all your added touches to make it a true work of art. TFS..Have A Great Week!!

[@ozegran]

I'm awe-struck! (If that's a word) - brilliant!!! Thanks so very much for sharing your creativity :)

[@dianebright9366]

When working with these Caran D'ache crayons, do you let them dry between each color? I am imagining that they can get a bit muddy without somewhat drying them.

[@ckien4795]

I was wondering where to find the stamp you used on this page? I really like the stamps you use on your pages but Michael's never has the cool stamps like those.

[@pau050188]

This is so amazing! How talented! I spotted your video on pinterest. You've inspired me for my own pages I'm definitely going to buy some gesso and try it out :)

[@TwistedBlueMind]

What is the brand name of the white pen you are using. Its hard to find a good white gel pen. The one u r using looks like it works well. Thanks. :)

[@lrichardson47]

Awesome again. I noticed you are crazy for the pen details like I am. If anything you use even more. I tend to use a lot of dashes and ~ as well.

[@ChristyGlancy]

when you start an image, do you know how you want it to look in the end? just wondering because you always add so much, but it ALWAYS looks soooo perfect!

[@lynnwayne6132]

I love this video more every time I watch it.

[@artfulevidence]

Glad you enjoy it, it was a fun project to create :-)

[@NatalieBramasole]

So cute and beautiful,I just LOVE this painting You are a great artist,wow warm hugs XXXXXXXXXX

[@Karrifish99]

Wow, where do you get all the inspiration? I just think you have been blessed with so much talent, thanks for sharing another great video

[@bevdouglas1695]

Very nice page. I just bought some stamps from Queen Kat Designs that will be perfect to try with these. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@bklynwriter929]

i loved this! What a great page, and it so simple while you were creating it, and so complex when you were done. Do you plan your pages?

[@krisrobinson7]

OMG u are soooo talented!! this is awesome i could watch you all day.. lol I would so buy that page in ur art journal...lol... LOVE IT!!!!

[@RHG412]

I love to watch you work! When you stop to look at it, it's like you're saying "TA DAAAA!!! Oh wait..." and you add another detail that looks like it should have been there all along! Beautiful and energetic. And I love the white details.

[@lizj4113]

I love watching you work. You are so talented! Would you be willing to share the brand names of the supplies you use? It's blurry in the video when you get close to the camera, but I'd love to know what you use. Thanks so much!

[@ellieknol]

I Love what you do! I looked through all the comments, but couldn't find what type of white pen you are using. It works so great!

[@jodiaw]

Oh my...I am amazed by your talent and creative mind. I'm so happy I stumbled upon your works. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

[@bohemiangypsy99]

Rachel, this is so freaking amazing just like all your other work. Truly inspiring to say the very least. TFS. Hugs Michelle P.S. I would love the workshops if you get them going btw hehehe

[@debbiewessig3688]

I'm sure she has answered you, but the white pen I use and works wonderful is the Uni ball Signo UM-153. But I would still like to know which black pen and size you use. Love your work.

[@jenbo2547]

Beautiful! IDK why, but I am always attracted to black and white against color, sucked me right in lol. I have a question, having never used gesso. Assuming white paint could be used instead?