In this video, I experiment with a large sheet of Arches watercolor paper, painting an abstract piece using walnut ink, acrylic paints, and flower stencil work. I explore layering techniques, textures, and mark-making before transforming the finished painting into a folded art book. This process combines expressive painting with simple bookmaking, resulting in a unique handmade book from a single sheet of paper. If you enjoy this project, check out my full class, One-Paper Wonders, where we dive deeper into painting techniques and creative book-folding methods.
This class is available on Skillshare! One-Paper Wonders: Painting and Folding a Unique Art Book - https://skl.sh/40uWNy3
*Supplies I'm using in this video:
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Ruler - https://shrsl.com/4t5ax
Bone folder - https://shrsl.com/4t5ar
Utility knife - https://shrsl.com/4t5at
Paper - https://shrsl.com/4t5av
Glue stick - Uhu Glue Sticks - https://shrsl.com/4t5am
Cutting mat - https://shrsl.com/4t5b1
Mark-making supplies - Get creative - you can use anything you have on hand!
Tempera Paint Sticks,40 Colors - https://amzn.to/3B4zSzz
Tempera Paint Sticks, 20 Pastel - https://amzn.to/3Z9iHFd
Posca pens - https://shrsl.com/4g81w
Watercolor:
Acrylic paint - Matte acrylic paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27
Check out all my supply favorites here: https://2lilowls.com/favorite-supplies-for-mixed-media-abstract-art/