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Mixed Media Textures Using Brushos
Are you looking for ways to add texture into your art journal? Try this fun and easy technique creating mixed media textures using Brushos. Brusho Crystal Colours are a vibrant watercolor pigment powder that is often used for watercolor painting. My favorite way to use them is in mixed media projects and today I will share with you how I…
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Choosing the Best Circle Tools for Drawing
Circles can be challenging to draw, but there are a variety of circle tools for drawing available to make the process so much easier. Whether you are drawing mandalas or creating circular shapes, choosing the right circle tool can make or break your project. I have recently discovered some inexpensive but super useful tools for drawing circles. Today I will…
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Creating Art Journal Textures with Gelli Prints
I love creating textures in my art journal and Gelli prints are a great starting point for adding depth in any project. I’ve been experimenting with ways to add textures on my Gelli prints so that they pop on my journal pages. Today’s art journal page covers several easy techniques for altering gel prints with a variety of mediums and…
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Distress Embossing Glaze Techniques for the Art Journal
I love when new colors of Distress Embossing Glaze are released, these beautiful bright colors are perfect for spring! Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite embossing glaze techniques and how to use these glazes to create beautiful resists. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate…
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My Journey in Learning How to Draw
Learning how to draw can feel challenging and intimidating. Many of us learn to draw as children but don’t practice drawing as we get older. As an adult, how do we regain our drawing skills and improve on them? Today I will be sharing a few simple ideas to start you drawing again and my personal journey in this process…
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Neurographic Art with Pan Pastels
If you haven’t tried neurographic art, this is a great self-care exercise for your creative practice. I was recently introduced to neurographic art by a subscriber on my YouTube channel and wanted to show you how to do this easy technique using blendable Pan Pastels. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn…
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Choosing the Best Watercolor Marker
Choosing the best watercolor marker for your creative practice may seem daunting. There are many brands, styles, and colors of pens and markers available. How do we figure out which brand would be the best for us? Today I will share with you my experiences using watercolor markers and what to look for when purchasing a watercolor marker. Choosing the…
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Textured Background Techniques for the Art Journal
I love adding interest to my projects with art journal textured background techniques. These beautiful techniques work for both my art journal projects and canvas projects. Adding texture as part of the initial layer before adding color lends to unique and beautiful results. Textures enhance the final look of your project and can help with design cohesion. Preparing the Surface…
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Canvas Preparation for the Art Curious
If you’ve been art journaling for a while, you may be interested in trying a project on canvas. For many of us it can be intimidating to know where to start with canvas preparation. When I first started painting and using canvases for mixed media, choosing a canvas, and learning how to prepare them for painting was confusing. This tutorial…
The Art of Self-Care
