mixed media art journal cover

My first foray into mixed media was exploring how to create an art journal. Maintaining an art journal will be critical to my growth as an artist and a person, and will give me a chance to document my time and show me the evolution of my style and techniques. So today it begins with the cover of my new journal (aka a converted sketchbook).

Mixed Media Art for my Mom

This piece will be given to my mom for Christmas – a lovely mixed media painting of her, my angel!

Inspired by Kelly Rae Roberts’ book “Taking Flight: Inspiration & Techniques to give your Creative Spirit Wings“. The work above is definitely Kelly’s style but I think I adapted it to my own pretty well.

Quickie Collage: Create Transformation

This was kind of like a quick sketch to play with acrylic. Didn’t turn out too exciting but it’s cute

Mixed Media Self-Portrait

As I begin this new artistic path, it made sense for me to document where I’m starting from. Therefore, my first piece is a painting of myself. Not a bad first effort, I think

Mixed Media Self-Portrait

The text on the piece is taken from a fortune cookie I received:

You have firmness, and the drive to reach your goals. a clear sense of direction

Woo! First real piece of art is done! and now, we dance. {insert dance music}