Mark Making with Mixed Media

⭐️ Mark making as a mixed media art practice ⭐️

This week I am exploring mark making and the importance it has in making any type of artistic expression.

Here’s why mark-making is important - it allows you to explore, push boundaries and develop the creative spirit. Marks can create texture, depth, and movement in a piece, whether on canvas or copy paper.

Plus, mark-making is a great way to add your own personal touch to your artwork - true story - no two people ever make the exact same marks. How cool is that?!

So, whether you're a professional artist or someone who loves to paint paper like me, mark-making will help you grow your skills and confidence.

Quote of the week: “just try things!”

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Golden Fluid Acrylics Paynes Grey -

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Golden Acrylics Titan Mars -

Liquitex Matte Medium -

Nova Color Black Gesso -

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Posca Pen in Black and White -

Amsterdam Acrylic Ink in Deep Gold -

Water Pen -

Lyra Graphite Pencil -

Pallet Knife -

Catalyst Wedge -

Brayer -

Silicone Paint Shaper -

Newsprint paper -

Rice paper -

Palette paper -

Tissue paper -

Deli paper -

Journal paper

*Cold Cooked Spaghetti*

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Music: “Scratching My Head” by Rikard From courtesy of Epidemic Sound

[PaintedPaperStudio]

"Just try things" is the theme in this video - would you try the spaghetti thing?

[geridegruy]

Love this! I'm with you - play!!!

[millanahorner]

I really admire the fact that you stand as you create. I can’t even imagine trying that, but wish I could.

[vivianmar]

Jackie, this is really inspiring especially the leftover spaghetti. Thanks for sharing.

[phoebebaker]

Creative use of spaghetti! I enjoyed the music; nice accompaniment to mark making!

[debbiereed]

So glad I saw this video. I struggle with doing mark makings. This helped so much. Never would have thought to use noodles!

[mariemargueritebrickner]

Needed this tutorial today! Yes inspired to try the mark making and texture from tree bark and other items. I pick up colors of bark, eucalyptus. Love the rubbing technique too!

[siobhanirish]

We artists really see things differently, don't we? I don't think regular people would see as much beauty in marks as we do.

[margaretpinsent]

I smiled at the spaghetti too. All good fun!

[klawbaugh]

"...like knitting for artists..., " I loved that comment. I also knit and repetitive mark making, like knitting, takes me to a relaxing flow state that I love. I've just discovered you recently and love your presentation style and methods you are sharing. Making art is how I play and relax and you radiate that joy in your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[faithisrising]

Loved seeing your smile as you brought out the spaghetti! Very fun and creative!

[IngridBlackburn]

What a fun video. Love the jazz too. Wood bark is mesmerizing for me too. 😊

[Skinnychelle]

White cheapie coffee filters are great to use as paper too for stamping, painting and marking on, I get them from the dollar store or Amazon Basics.

[KimzCraftz]

I'm looking forward to seeing how you use all these lovely painted & marked up papers.

[catherinem]

Very inspiring!!! I need this! Don't stop! Love the spaghetti idea....can't wait to see what you come up with next!....and keep talking too! Go,

[cheryl]

I always enjoy dropping in at your studio, watching you express yourself with paint and mark making. Thanks for your time and creative energy.

[LorraineCasey-mt]

Really enjoyed watching this.Textures from nature are fab.Loved the pasta.😍

[BevChoy]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, especially the ‘leftovers’ segment 😊

[greggtransky]

Hello Jackie, So glad that I found you! Great ideas, very grateful. Best to you, Sondra Borrie

[robintillotson]

Love the one from your journal that has what looks like asemic writing. Really neat!