"Seeds," Techniques for More Texture in Mixed Media Projects

[@amerigo37]

It is such a joy to watch you work. I love watching other people's creative process. As usual another stunning piece.

[@hopeamen8087]

I just found out about your videos thru Patti Toll Parrish. I love your organic style. I wanted to add that I too love the additional dimensional effects of hot glue. I have also used crayons in place of glue sticks in the hot glue gun and like that it achieves color without having to add any medium on top of the glue. A tip for anyone using hot glue guns and glue sticks: if you put some petroleum jelly on the tip before heating it up; you will not get strings. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@gloriasligh6679]

Beautiful. I love the way you explain everything so clearly.

[@HN-fh8di]

Very eye opening as I am new to art and only use pastels paints and water, was looking forward to other media but did not know where to start and classes can be costly thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@JenEvers]

You are one of my FAVORITE people to watch work. You have a really nice way of explaining and talking that doesn't distract from your projects. This is really cool. I'm learning a TON of techniques from you.. Thanks so much!!

[@CraftyMountainGal]

Lovely project. Thank you for sharing all those techniques. Loved watching you work in all the layers! What fun!

[@patriciabasson7676]

Another fun filled project!! Love your colour work ....

[@contadinaK]

totally nuts about the angelina fibers now!!! thanks for commenting, johanne! hope you get to try out this amazing stuff!

[@DevinTaylorCreations]

You r absolutely an inspiration!! I'v had an array of colors of the Angelina fibers for a loong time, but had no idea or never thought to use it in a canvas and your glue gun techniques are crazy cool!! I esp appreciate how you take the time to explain how paints and/or mediums work together. Thank U So Much!! Cannot wait to try all of this out for myself! ! Taylor:)

[@jolac46]

Love it. The angelina fiber looks like a very fun product to work with. Love how it looks. Thanks for sharing, Johanne L.

[@FranOnTheEdge]

I saw your 'Seeds' video some months ago, I think it's excellent. Inventive, well matched in colour scheme, innovative, using techniques and materials that were new to me at the time - just a revelation to me. Thanks so much for posting this. (I've watched it at least 4 times now.)

[@contadinaK]

thank you, dawna! i'm so glad you enjoyed it and i hope you'll be back for more as my craft evolves.

[@contadinaK]

i just stopped by your channel and saw all the golden nuggets of inspiration you've found on youtube! woot woot! hope to see your work, too!

[@TheBandageMusic]

I must say you taught a lot of mix media art technique that's inspirational. Thank you ContadinaK.

[@DonnaScharff]

Wow these techniques are just stunning! Loved watching your tutorial! TFS!

[@contadinaK]

big hug, jen! thanks so much - comments like these really get me revved to do more, so i thank you for that.

[@sassysfabbys]

How beautiful !!! That is one medium I never thought about using !

[@Dotalina33]

Amazing tutorial on a side of art that I have not seen before. I feel like I have been in the "dark" and hope to develop my own creativity thanks to this video, You did a fine job explaining and working with your camera. I look forward to viewing more of your developing craft.

[@gailomalley1769]

Thanks so much for sharing the many steps and layers. I love the work!

[@scrapperabi13]

Beautiful!!! I have to try this! Hope it comes out as beautiful as yours...TFS!!

[@jeanbatzellfitzgerald3383]

Fabulous creativity! Just beautiful! Thank you!

[@caroleanncolca8088]

I really appreciate your talent and your sharing how to do these things as I am a newbie and I am learning a lot. Your tuts are easy to follow and I really enjoy watching you work.

[@sudraxler]

This canvas is fantastic!!!

[@Patrizia817]

Thank you. Great work and beautiful color selection. I've worked with Angelina Fibers before using beeswax on my canvas, but I haven't tried anything else to get it to stick. How do you get them to adhere to the canvas? Did you use gel medium?

[@contadinaK]

yayyyy patricia! thanks for all your support and enthusiasm!

[@jeanbatzellfitzgerald3383]

Just incredible creativity and artistic ability! Great presentation. The whole video was very inspiring to someone like me who wants to learn as much as I can about mixed media. Thank you so much!

[@SashaFitzgerald]

These are some really interesting techniques and materials (some I've never heard of before!). Thank you for sharing! :)

[@kathleenstevens3142]

Are you still creating? Where can I find you doing your current work/art? You're so inspirational and your mastery of the camera to show your work is done so well! Thank you for uploading this. It's amazing! I wish I could see it in person. Do you sell your art? How much would you sell this piece for?

[@peckinpahlady]

Extremely interesting work; thank you.

[@contadinaK]

thank you, gene! and thanks for linking up on facebook, too! looking forward to seeing your process, too!

[@lizdouglas1952]

Just amazingly beautiful! Your work is gorgeous! I do have a question...do I sprinkle the Bonash on the canvas then overlay the fibers on top and parchment to cover, then iron?

[@berlykim37]

Beautiful...thank you your a great teacher...

[@JulsScrappy]

oh the ideas you have just inspired me with thank you so much ...I know it's probably to early for this but would you do a Halloween tag using your hot glue method...I would just luv,luv,luv and see what you create...just an idea...thank you again...tootles

[@lindaknox7725]

Wonderful....I'm at a loss for words!

[@NoniOfFive]

Wow this is gorgeous oh my goodness this is really beautiful

[@crazy4atc1]

Fabulous tutorial!

[@TamiDawnA]

Beautiful

[@datagoddess1260]

Impressive and beautiful! Thanks for sharing your techniques. I have a question: what fixative did you use for your final piece? I was wondering because the gelatos are activated by water, If water accidentally got on the finished project it would alter or maybe ruin the piece. Could you tell me how you fixed the final project? Many Thanks!

[@butterflyfantasies]

OMG, I Love U R work absolutely gorgouse .I love U R tutorials, you are a great teacher and one of my favorites. so many get off track and are so slow you loosse interest, not you I stayed glued to U R tutorial . Thank You so much. one more thing can you adhere the agelina fiber to the canvas with mod podge or do u have to use Bonash ?

[@Elfenkinder]

hello dear, i´m from germany and really have no idea which items you use ^^ couls you please make a list of those? thx

[@myriamarnold6445]

réalisation est magnifique

[@olivetreefarmalmeria]

Fabulous, amd inspirational xx

[@joanreeseNYCartist]

Wonderful! Thank You

[@genec2936]

Quelles sont les matières que vous utilisez merci

[@contadinaK]

thank you! so glad you got something out of my presentation :-)

[@genec2936]

Bonjour en francais comment s'appel votre technique svp

[@Rosecitycrafterdarylhallfan]

Omg,am going to try this. I need to be more creative.

[@sobiakhan8117]

Thank you

[@wandasnow2348]

beautiful.... kinda like a snazzy van Gogh

[@pkrokus]

thanks a lot. it^s just incredible¡¡ greetings from mexico city.

[@CPC-Wanda]

The tutorial started over I'm beginning so wasn't together with speaking. ????

[@shirleymoraes4916]

lindo

[@MuzMUX]

love things that sparkle most of my art has some sparkle ....these days..

[@wo222om]

Naic

[@francegaucher7337]

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[@perozubac9752]

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[@genec2936]

Bonjour en francais comment s'appel votre technique svp