Mixed Media Experiments: Mark Making #arttutorial #collageart #abstractpainting #braveart

I have so many mark making tools that haven't used in ages - today I was ready to experiment.

In this video, I demonstrate and explain the creative process I use to have fun playing with a wild color palette, making random and intentional marks as I went.

Materials used: 300 gsm paper, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, Neocolor II crayons, and collage paper.

Comments, questions, and shares are always welcome and appreciated - Thank you for watching!

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[tonyfaillo]

Hi Jackie .... I love using my Gelli plate to make collage papers but never thought of using it in the way you did. Using it like a big stamp with things in-between that mask areas that end up showing what's under is BRILLIANT! I need to try this soon!!!! Thanks once again for your inspiration!

[priskateijo]

I would have used deli paper to lift excess paint, that way I can hoard even more paper and eventually use it haha. This is a great experiment, I loved the marks made with ribbon. Thank you for sharing

[cindycreateforlife]

I loved watching the evolution of these pieces, I don’t know why we are so hesitant to make bold layers and then work them out but, it doesn’t come naturally to me! You being brave helps us be brave, thank you!💕🇨🇦

[stephaniemartel]

Love seeing how you use all of your supplies! You have a soothing voice too lol

[LeslieParsons-fv]

Your color combos might have been unusual to start with, but wow, they really came together in the end. Loved it.

[anazec]

This last one, that have ribon tracie looks like something i can gladly hang up on my wall.
It looks so amazing that i grab my collors and prepering to make some good and bad papers. Work is whot is metter, ewentuly i find my light olways do!! Thank you I just discaver you, I am a New grupy.

[robertwebber]

love your use of black always & really like the graphic quality of these. have studied with nick wilton in his cvp course and so the differences u see and use i get completely. ta 4 all yr vids. i always like but dont always comment. but they are greatly valued.! best r

[brennakohlhase]

I’ve watched like 15 of your videos and these are my favorites so far-I am totally from the 80’s😂…love the vibrancy

[fr.philipneripowellop]

Red/light blue/black/white and red/olive green/black and white are my two fav color combos.

[mixedmedialife]

I like this colour combo!!! It's a version of RYB, isn't it? And then the magic of black and white. I really like the technique/effect of putting down the ribbon and then gelli printing over top 👍🏼. I have sealed Neo2s by gently pressing gel or matte medium over top using a paper towel, but never thought to use the medium to smush them around AND seal them! Jackie, what do you do with all these cut up paintings? Do you put them in an art journal, or??? BTW, I really like this format where we can watch the artist do her thang while listening to the commentary and I particularly enjoy *your* commentary. Greetings from sunny but cold Toronto, Canada!

[mayankdharia]

Enjoyed whole process and end results ..appreciate

[PaulWalesArt]

These are 1. Gorgeous, and 2. Immensely inspirational and 3. Very Jackie! Just incredible. I must admit I'm envious of your commitment once you jump in -- not sure whether it's patience, determination or discipline but you just keep pushing through until you end up with something spectacular, whereas I often find myself just giving up in frustration. I wonder if you see yourself as productive when you complete a sitting such as this one?

[judithchiasson]

i like the way you keep the process interesting all the way through. "what if" is in effect to the very end. the most enjoyment for the artist! 😊❤

[sylhoeve]

Thnx a lot! I love your art! Greetings from Holland, I’ll follow you! ❤

[janinafisher]

I am still working on the last few lessons from CVP 2023, but yes, I've found it very valuable. I am fairly new (the last 5 years) to being an artist, but I think anybody at any level can learn from it! I have seen how some experienced artists ahve taken their work to an entirely new level. I particularly love the current work of Amy Livezy Brakeman. I think she has a web page, but her work went from being good to really being extraordinary, combining realism with abstraction and creating exquisite paintings that are in a unique style that I love!

[CathSheard]

I love the Golden neons but I find any neon goes off quickly and smells hideous … mind you, I keep using them anyway! Love watching your process.

[marlabaum]

Awesome! Loved watching you make beautiful works of art. I will watch more of your abstract art. Thank you for blessing me/us.

[AinoShperber]

Turned out great!! Love the colors and strong black with so many fun shapes. I need to learn to be more adventurous and less careful to cover up areas I like.
You covered up areas that I went "oh no!" but then it turned out great.

[hopeful]

Thank you for sharing your experiments...they did turn out great!

[curly_tea]

I love the color choice! Fun to watch and reminds me I need to make some more black and white tissue collage papers.