Using under paper in your art journal-Journal with me process video

Messy under paper from my art table inspired this journal page. I love how it turned out! Do you save your under paper for use in other projects?

[@carolhedberg2341]

Oh, did I ever enjoy this video. I've been dealing with cancer, hospitals and chemo, so this took me away from it all. Thank you!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Carol! I'm glad my little video helped you escape for a bit! Best wishes to you during your recovery!

[@krystlekane9874]

I hope that you feel better soon! Sending prayers and good thoughts your way!

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

Hi there Carol❤

[@baboo7192]

Hang in there Carol… you are not alone. Be strong, be brave.❤

[@birdietherecycledhippychic642]

Praying for you Carol.

[@lizmchenry3049]

On the left hand page it looks like a face peeking between some trees. I was hoping you didn’t cover it up. This piece is gorgeous. So glad I found your channel ❤

[@lipbandit42]

I love your under paper. It looks like a whimsical forest of trees.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@youtubechannel9190]

I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and have binge watched most of your videos. I love your process! Why the graph journal? Also, saw peeks of the other pages in this journal. Would you consider a flip through? I have always loved the art that happens when we're not looking. Thank you for showing a way to transform it! Please keep filming. I find your videos calming and educational at the same time.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Welcome! Thanks so much for the kind feedback! I like the graph paper journal for a few reasons. It was just so cheap. I think I paid $5 for it! I also like how the lined paper shows through. I think it's a cool addition to the pages. I also think you can be less inhibited when you are working in a cheap old notebook rather than a beautiful pristine expensive journal. You don't feel like you are going to ruin it. When it's complete, I'll definitely film a flip through.

[@melissav1416]

Love love this! I “discovered“ my under papers 4 or 5 years ago and now I treasure them.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

They can be great treasures for sure! I also save my palette paper and use that in projects as well.

[@GinaGreenlee]

Love how you just get on with it and don't get precious. I find that when I don't agonize the process feels better and I tend to love the outcome more because happy accidents occur. Love that you use your fingers and your work space is human and organic. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You're so welcome! I agree! The less I fuss around the happier I usually am with the results. It's just a matter of letting go and trusting the process. Easier said than done sometimes!

[@mycreativelife-renee6315]

Great page. I think underpapers are often the best parts of creating too.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Yes they are!

[@veronicastewart1112]

I love underpaper. It's more interesting than anything I could try to contrive. I also like the serendipity and lack of control that comes with it.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

thank you!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Erin, I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful and unique spread. I never get interesting backdrop papers like you have. Absolutely amazing and beautiful too, I really really love ❤❤❤❤ your process and your artwork too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I do throw away a lot of underpaper that is just a mess but once in while something really beautiful shows up.

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

Oh Erin, your page turned out beautifully 😍 as soon as I saw this underpaper I thought, yes, trees and a wood or a corner of a wood! The stamps resembled the knots in the bark of the trees 🌳 I love this page so much ❤ TYSMFS 🌹I have subscribed to your channel 😀 ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much! I was really happy with this one too!

[@gmacampbell2908]

I've never watched one of your videos before, but this was absolutely lovely.I love your page

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@gaelclauson5173]

Erin...advantage of using Gesso instead of white acrylic paint????

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Gesso is thinner, I find, so spreads around the page more easily and gives a dreamy quality and it's cheaper which is really the main reason I use it. But you can certainly just use white paint if you have it. Maybe thin it with a bit of water.

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

Instant subscribe! Love your style. :)

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@lindamarshall8279]

It’s just amazing how you built up these pages. Who would have thought ‘scraps’ could inspire something so beautiful. You definitely have an Artist’s soul!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@diditeufel1671]

Inspiring!! A lovely page, thank you.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome!

[@2456celine]

Hi! I just discovered you and I'm very glad... I love the way you simplify everything... I would very much like to know what you're using as "under paper" and where you buy it if you please! TIA

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Underpaper is simply the paper you put under your artwork to protect your work surface. Overtime it gets marked up with paint and other messiness. I use butcher paper and buy it in large rolls online.

[@theresacurrin6395]

Love this ❤️. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome!!

[@cre8tivequeenbee]

Another beautiful page. I could just sit and watch your process all day long. I also use under page I think sometimes it’s just looks so fabulous. I am deliberate when I put color on my under page so that it looks like some thing I can use I’m not real random with it, but it’s fun to work with

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I’ll admit to putting extra paint down on my under paper in a more deliberate way sometimes with the thought of using it later.

[@raisdbywolvz]

This is just stunning! I save my under papers, brush-cleaning papers, and brayer-cleaning papers for this very reason.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

They can really turn into something amazing sometimes!

[@patriciajones5907]

OH! Just discovered you! Love your techniques and helpful tips for this old newby!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancyorourke7679]

Also just found your channel and just love your content!! Affordable supplies and your projects turn out so spectacular!! Thank you so much! ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome! Glad you are finding it useful!

[@its_art_oclock]

This is wildly stunning omg!!! I am so inspired !!!!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!!

[@tashabradshaw1793]

I saw birch trees and fall in the under paper. This is beautiful❤.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you! I see the trees as well. Serendipity!

[@LynnLBE]

This turned out so pretty❣️. That beginning collage paper was great - it could be used so many ways❣️❣️🌈🦋

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks, Lynn! I'm so happy I have more of it left!

[@danaeroberts684]

Cool idea to use your under paper. The black streaks or brush strokes make it pop. I thought the black streaks looked like trees too! It is fabulous!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@martineledoze4524]

Bravoooo!!! J’adore votre création 👏👌😍

[@priscillalabranche5203]

Love how your page came out! Wonderful ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@francescaschrick5449]

What is underpaper?

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Underpaper is the paper you place on your worksurface to protect it from paint etc. After a time of working in your journal, the paper gets covered in marks and paint and becomes just a big mess but it is fun to save it because sometimes beautiful random things appear on it and it works as a great jumping off point for a journal page.

[@sharonsciandra816]

Thank you

[@diannenwaireozo.65]

Ooh I love those lines and colours 😊

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@weaver7249]

It is fabulous! You have the eye young lady and I love it!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much, Dana!!

[@lenawarelius4195]

😊😊😊

[@shellycottrell433]

Oh my beautiful art work but it’s such a shame it all f ed mr panicked and rushed

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks!

[@chloegrl1366]

Prays going up for you Carol....keep creating and doing all things that make you feel better Big virtual hug

[@amyt6254]

Such a wonderful video! Love how your pages turned out!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Really cool! Love the process.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@saltandlight44777]

LOVE how this spread looks like a forrest and meadow...❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

It really came together on it's own, didn't it!

[@bethcasenhiser2593]

I loved this page!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@hannetjieemmott7165]

What is under paper. Can it be any paper of choice?

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Yes. It's the protective paper you put on your work surface on top of which you create your art. All the mess lands on the underpaper rather than your table. That mess of paper can be great to use in future journal pages.

[@christineperry87]

Great video. Thank you .

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you liked it!

[@ritapetty7482]

Awesome and gorgeous page!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@lisapuckett1804]

Looks like a dogs face at the bottom right

[@eb_mixedmedia]

😂

[@CMason-yr9ks]

I think it's fabulous tooooo!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@debbiereed8341]

This is wonderful

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@helencassele1672]

Nice page. Thanks.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@TwistedArtdesigns]

Turned out gorgeous

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

Fabulous page

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@shahirahabib2947]

Very inspiring ❤😊❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@heatherdoane1195]

New subscriber to your channel here and on IG. Absolutely love your style and process Erin. I look forward to catching up watching more videos. (I totally saw birch trees when you applied your first paper). Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!🥰

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much for the kind words and welcome!!

[@sbowenful]

❤❤❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@francescaschrick5449]

Thank you !!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You're welcome!

[@milissaklicka7019]

Love this!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@carold.9626]

Never heard term underpapers ! Theyre lovely, now i will re look at my random gel prints and watercolors!! This is a fabulous piece of art !! ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Yes, you can sometimes make wonderful creations from the random mess on your underpaper.

[@chloegrl1366]

Your dark line almost looks like a tree trunk...great page gold makes everything magical!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kristinebeer9505]

Gorgeous!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you! 😊

[@suzedens]

This is wonderful Erin! It looks like a beautiful fall day.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@Meglovessage7]

What is underpaper? How did you get the effect of the paper you are using?

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Underpaper is the paper you put down under your projects. I use mine several times and get paint and stamps and marks all over it. You can then use that paper as the base for another project. I have no idea how I made this underpaper. I think I was painting square pieces of paper black and I went off the edges onto the underpaper. I think I might have used a gift card?? Not sure.

[@carriecorbin1502]

Love this.❤ so cool how that paper worked out to be like trees. Beautiful ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much 😊

[@wonderwend1]

Great idea to use a timer. I may try that

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Sometimes it really does work. Also, if you are having a hard time getting motivated you can tell yourself only 15 minutes but usually once you get going you get sucked in for longer!

[@wonderwend1]

@@eb_mixedmedia it certainly combats adhd paralysis

[@donnaibbott]

What a neat page, thanks for showing the full process that helps me out a lot...

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I'm so glad!

[@marceehampton2269]

soooo pretty! Looks like trees!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I thought so too!

[@hilltopviewjournals]

So beautiful ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you! 😊

[@anotherlifejunkjournals3209]

Gorgeous!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@WildIrishToes]

Gorgeous layout!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!