Starting a Mixed Media Abstract Painting: Using Collage Scraps & Mixed Media Layers on 2 paintings!

[@jumpingbee4717]

Loved this video and the end result. Especially the black shaping towards the end.

[@teresaroberts3544]

On the napkins . . . Lay down the colored layeron a plastic piece such as a report cover or something. Then cover it with gel medium and let it dry. Then you can work with it more easily and it won't tear or wrinkle! Love your work!

[@micheleholdenart]

Thank you! Also, thanks for the paper napkin tip. I will give it a try.

[@SMessai]

Thank you, Michele. This was a great video, and really don't worry about the voice over. In fact, I think it works better for the viewer because we see the evolution of the painting while you remain focused on your own directions. So win-win for all. Thank you for all the tips and techniques. ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹

[@micheleholdenart]

You are welcome! I had a lot of fun doing it! 😊

[@ellenvd5543]

Beautiful!!!

[@Spot4art]

New subscriber and really enjoyed it. Love the voice over with the art work being done separately.

[@micheleholdenart]

Thanks and welcome to the journey! I think I can share more information about my process and other art stuff! 😀

[@kathybowen7263]

I love this project Michele. I can’t wait to see what comes next! I hope you do more like this. I enjoyed the voiceover too.

[@micheleholdenart]

Thanks. I think it works better this way, too! I plan to do more on canvas and wood panels.

[@laurienix4121]

Very inspiring! I find 90% alcohol online (Amazon) or sometimes in a pharmacy. I started out in paper crafting and have quite a bit of commercial paper that I'd love to be able to use. As I've grown in my skill set making my own papers I'm acquiring more to use in my art. Thank you for your continued sharing and I can't wait to watch the next session!

[@micheleholdenart]

You are very welcome and happy creating!

[@LMAbstractArt]

Beautiful! I love watching you paint and seeing what you end up with! This looks like so much fun, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@micheleholdenart]

You are welcome! 😊

[@Mummabearscrafts4u]

Love this way of using scraps🥰

[@janetrevethan6117]

Loved this Michele, and l look forward to the next layer ❤

[@micheleholdenart]

Thank you!😊

[@marilyncarlstead2601]

Thank you Michele. This looks like so much fun and can't wait to try this.

[@micheleholdenart]

You are very welcome!

[@lovetojournal]

I’m traveling and have a mini journal lots of collage fodder. I’m going to try this today!! I just love everything about it! Thanks for sharing. ❤❤😊

[@micheleholdenart]

You are welcome! What a great idea for travelling. 😊

[@FunkAndDazzles]

Lovely Art! Excited to find your channel! To raise your table… get BED FRAME RISERS… I see them at goodwill all the time, but they can be found on Amazon as well!

[@micheleholdenart]

I’ve not heard of bedframe raisers but I will check it out. Thanks again.😊

[@faithisrising]

Hi Michele! Loved seeing all the layers of goodness! I haven’t been watching or commenting in a while as my MIL’s health has been declining. I’ve seen you do something in many of your videos and never thought to ask what you use - when you are veiling something with white paint - what product do you use for that? Thank you in advance!

[@micheleholdenart]

Thank you for commenting and watching! The product that I use is Liquitex fluid, which is a nice in between quality that I think is great for art journalling.😊

[@cleot151]

I enjoy collage with scraps but I make small projects.

[@micheleholdenart]

That’s great. The size doesn’t matter.

[@donnaborda]

Use bed risers for the table legs.

[@micheleholdenart]

OK, thanks for that suggestion. I need to check them out.😊

[@debbrown721]

I used concrete blocks to elevate my art table to save my back. Use the space underneath for storage.

[@micheleholdenart]

Thanks for the great idea!😊

[@cynthiathomas262]

to raise your table, you can buy pvc pipe & cut 12" pieces that fit over the feet of your table. it might be more stable than wood pieces. & it's inexpensive.