Layered & Textured Backgrounds: Art Journaling Tips & Tricks
This four-part workshop DVD is dedicated to the mixed-media artist and art journaler, from beginner to advanced, who is looking to enrich their journaling style with fun new layering techniques. Join mixed-media artist Paula Phillips and learn how to create wonderfully textured backgrounds and multi-layered embellishing with easy-to-learn techniques. In the first chapter Paula introduces versatile supplies that you will reach for each time you sit down to create; these supplies can be used together in a multitude of ways to achieve beautiful results. In the next chapter, with a focus on depth, Paula demonstrates how to create multiple backgrounds with few supplies; these backgrounds can stand alone or be a wonderful base for layering and collage. Then Paula focuses on techniques that will enhance your backgrounds for more visual interest as well as continue to build your story. You'll learn strategies for finishing textures that will help you get over the "OK, now what?" syndrome. Paula shares completed journal pages and collages, from simple to complex, that combine all of the techniques learned and more. Join Paula on a wonderful art journaling journey, and learn how to mix, match, and build layers that you will be happy to call your own.