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  • Layered gel plates created by Nadine MiltonHow to Master Gel Print Layers in Monoprinting
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  • Choosing the Best Watercolor Marker
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    Choosing the Best Watercolor Marker

    March 18, 2022 /

    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 Best Watercolor Marker There are several things to consider when choosing the best watercolor marker to use for your creative practice. What are You Using Your Markers For? The first consideration is what are you using your markers for? Do you want a thick or thin marker, a brush tip,…

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    January 28, 2022
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    How Grid Drawing Can Improve Composition

    October 30, 2020
  • 5 Creative Techniques with Watercolor Markers
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    5 Creative Techniques with Watercolor Markers

    February 25, 2022 /

    Watercolor markers are a fun and easy way to add beautiful blends of color to your creative projects. Watercolor markers and pens are easy to use and work well on a variety of surfaces. Today I am sharing 5 easy techniques for using watercolor markers in your creative projects.   Watercolor Markers Watercolor markers come in many brands and styles. These range from fine tip pens to dual brush markers in a variety of thicknesses and nib styles. If you are new to watercolor and watercolor painting, watercolor markers are a great option for experimenting with watercolor without a huge investment in materials. Watercolor markers are so inspiring because of…

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    Mixed Media Collage Using Paper, Acetate and Fabric Tape

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    March 21, 2025
    Art Journal Page Tutorial with Tim Holtz Distress Glazes

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    June 26, 2020
    What is Art Journaling and Why Should I Try It?

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  • Creative Stamping with Watercolor Markers
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    Creative Stamping with Watercolor Markers

    February 11, 2022 /

    Stamping with watercolor markers is a great way of customizing your stamping designs in your art journal or creative projects. I love watercolor markers because they can be used in so many different ways. Not just as writing or drawing pens, but also used with stamps and other mark making tools. Stamping with watercolor markers is a less conventional way of using these markers in your creative projects. Today I will be sharing some of my favorite techniques and how I use watercolor markers to customize my stamped images.   Watercolor Markers There are a variety of watercolor markers available, but I prefer watercolor markers that have both a writing…

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Nadine Milton

Visual Storyteller & Mixed Media Artist

Welcome to Hop-A-Long Studio! I would love for you to join me in the journey of self-care through artistic expression.

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Recent Posts

  • Layered gel plates created by Nadine MiltonHow to Master Gel Print Layers in Monoprinting
    In Techniques
  • gel plate printing for beginnersHow to Start Gel Printing with Zero Experience
    In Techniques
  • How to use watercolor powders with stencilsThe Best Way to Use Watercolor Powders with Stencils
    In Techniques
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