Small Mixed Media Art Cards
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Today, I’m in the studio making small mixed-media art cards—and honestly? I’m having so much fun!
These small pieces are perfect for framing, gifting, or just cheering yourself on with a pop of color. I’ll show you my simple (but game-changing!) taping technique, walk you through every luscious layer, and share my go-to supplies—including thai gossamer paper, medical exam paper (yep, really!), and a few favorite tools.
This project is all about playing with color, embracing unexpected textures, and remembering that small-scale art can still have a big impact.
NOTE: I forgot to say this in the video - another way to make sure paint doesn't bleed beneath the tape is to "seal" all the tape edges with a coat or two of matte medium.
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🎥 Other Videos Mentioned 🎥
Color Mixing - https://youtu.be/hq3ZRS2AtS8
Low Creativity Days https://youtu.be/Fny0Ro0yJ6A
Transparency & Translucency https://youtu.be/f2Ov0teTTYs
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🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate - 8" X 10"
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Plexiglass Sheet
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Mini Brayer Set of 3
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Golden Fluid Acrylics -
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - Transparent Red Iron Oxide
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Dick Blick Fluid Acrylic - Teal
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Dick Blick Flyid Acrylic - Pyrrole Orange https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101249869-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-artists-fluid-acrylics%2F%3FItem%3D09422-4971
Tahi Gossamer Paper
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - Titanium White
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Golden High Flow Acrylics - Light Pthalto Blue
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Liquitex Basics Black (Mars)
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Golden Fluid Acrylics - Dairylide Yellow
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Lyra - Pacific Arc - Graphite Pencil
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Magic Eraser
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Continuous Spray Bottles
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Silicone Paint Shapers
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Medical Exam Table Paper- Crepe style (Large Rolls)
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Guillotine Cutting Board 15”
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Water Color Paper 9"x12"
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White Artist’s Tape 1”
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Catalyst Wedge
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Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer, 2-Inch
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Liquitex Professional Matte Gel Medium
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Golden - Gloss Medium
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Straight Edge blade
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Blow Dryer
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 My Taping Technique
03:12 Mark Making
04:12 Applying Color to Small Mixed Media Art
11:15 Layering Mixed Media Paints
20:41 Thai Gossamer
32:24 What to Watch Next