Wax Resist Projects - Material Musings

 

Mark Making on Fabric

Working with natural fibers

Come and join us in Material Musings today!

Art Journal Play - Working with Patreon Papers

 

Join us as we work in our Brown Paper art journal.  We are working with papers that I create each month on Patreon.  On the page I will be creating a figure and also a small pocket on the opposite side of the page to hold any additional papers.

Creating Faces

Art Journal Pocket

The Papers are available in my Patreon Shop Here

This is the June Papers in the Atelier Edition

Material Musings - Beads and Wearable Art

Welcome to today's Material Musings, where check out several different projects - including fabric jewelry, beads and art journal bags.

Here is an example of the crochet necklace and the beaded wrist cuff - I think more accessories might be to come.

Making Fodder - Inspiration Squad - Fodder School 5

This month I am one of the Inspiration squad members for Fodder School and I get to share my take on a lesson by Roxanne Stoute.  As a previous teacher on Fodder School 4 - it is full on, so it is great to be a student and savor the projects.

We are currently in the 'Make Fodder' phase and I have been busy painting, marking fabric, paper and playing with elements from nature.

You can also check out Fodder School 5 HERE, there are some fantastic teachers

Here is what I have so far

Mixed Media Art Papers

Here is some of the natural materials that I worked with as well, and the papers that I painted and added marks using different supplies

All in all it is great fun to look through some of the things that you have to create new looks and combine elements that you might not have before.  I now have a lovely collection that will go to some of the other projects that are calling..... will you join us?

Art Journal Flip through - Mixed Media Art

Check out the Art Journal Flip through in my mixed media brown paper journal on my YouTube channel.

You can also see the Full Talking Flip Through video HERE on my patreon for FREE

I use some of the papers that I produced each month, and you can access the papers from the Sampler Edition for FREE until the end of the month

Get Your Paper Here

Here is one of the projects that I have created with the papers so far:

See the creation of this page HERE

Art Journal Play - First Saturday Art

 

Join us in the studio for some Art Journal Play.

You can also access the papers used in this example on my FREE Patreon Tier HERE or click on the image below.  You also get a series of tags and elements to use in your art journal or creative project.

Realityarts Creative Archive - June 2026

This month's release for the Realityarts Creative Archive, brings a fresh set of collectable digital art papers, available in four tiers - Sampler, Studio, Collector, and Atelier.

The June 2026 Sampler Edition, titled Heritage & Time is free to download until 30th June and offers you a chance to try the papers in your art journals and/or creative projects.

  

Heritage & Time - June Papers 2026

Join the FREE Tier on Patreon to access the papers, along with project ideas, behind the scenes video and early release posts, along with other 'member only' content.  Free members can enjoy the monthly papers while spending creative time. You can join us HERE

Additional papers for this month are available for purchase or by joining the respective tier, and also gives you access to over 900 videos, digital art and exclusive posts:

 

Studio Edition - Women and Memory, June 2026

 

Collectors Edition - Island & Nature - June 2026

 

Atelier Edition - Patterns & Structure - June 2026

Creator Summer Camp - 16th - 18th June Register for FREE

 

Get Your Ticket Here

The Creator Summer Camp will be starting 16th - 18th June and is a fun filled family online event

Creator Summer Camp is a free virtual creative event filled with hands-on workshops designed to help you make, play, explore, and create alongside inspiring artists and makers.

Inside the summit, you’ll discover fun and approachable projects like:

• Mini memory albums & keepsake crafts
• Acrylic painting with kids
• Outdoor macrame plant hangers
• Clay earrings full of personality
• Quilting, crochet, mixed media & more
• Creative projects inspired by nature, gardening, and summer memories

This isn’t about being “perfect” at crafting, It’s about slowing down, making something with your hands, and rediscovering the joy of creativity.

Whether you’re crafting solo, creating with your kids, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, every session is designed to be practical, encouraging, and genuinely fun.

It is totally FREE to attend and Registration is now open HERE! 

Let’s make this summer a creative one!

Drawing Challenge - Starts Monday 1st June 2026

 

Join the Challenge at the Early Bird Price of $39.

Starting June 1st you will receive:

• 28 daily drawing lessons to guide your creativity
• Short 10-minute lessons that fit into even the busiest schedule
• A supportive Facebook group of artists all drawing alongside you
• A fun, low-pressure way to build a real art habit this summer
• Complete every day and you could win art classes from the contributing artists

25% of profits go to support the Uganda Partnership charity. Our community has already raised US$159,203 for charity together, and every sign-up adds to that.

In my lesson we for the Drawing Challenge I share how I use simple shapes to create fun doodling spaces in your art journal and creative projects.

You can get the EARLY BIRD pricing HERE 

Art Journal Page - Memory & Creative Layers

 

Welcome to this weeks art journal page

Art of Expression kicks off TODAY!! Come and join us for FREE

 

Have you got your ticket yet. The Art of Expression Summit starts today Tuesday 19th May to Thursday 21st May 2026

This is a FREE online event that brings together 30 expert presenters sharing expressive creative strategies for:

• Creating meaningful art from whatever materials you already have
• Building a consistent, joyful creative routine
• Expressing yourself through painting, lettering, journaling, and more
• Simplifying your creative practice so it actually sticks
• Keeping your creative momentum long-term 

as well as:

• Focused sessions covering expressive arts, creative journaling, mixed media, color therapy, art for healing, visual storytelling, and more.
• Each session is short, practical, and designed to give you new skills and ideas you can put to work immediately.
• All sessions are pre-recorded and released daily during the summit.
• Each day's content is free for 24 hours.
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Get your FREE Ticket HERE

If you would like Lifetime access, then you can go for the VIP Pass.  What's inside the VIP pass:

 

Every workshop from all the three days of the Art of Expression Summit, available on demand 48 hours after the event ends. No expiry date.

Watch at your own pace, on your own schedule, as many times as you like.

I have my selection art journals ready to go!

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Material Musings - Leather Projects - Wearable Art

Creating Wearable Leather Art

Come and join us in this week's Material Musings where we look at mark making on leather to create some gorgeous wearable art.

I share with you how you can make multiple uses from your tools to get different effects.

If you have leather scraps, don't throw them away!!  These pieces can also be used in miniature projects and there is no stopping you once you have identified some projects to use them for.

I have also used them in stitched projects and as miniature journals for my growing miniature interior collection.

Before You Go!

Last Day to get your VIP Pass for Mastering Mixed Media Art Expo 2026

Learn More HERE and save on the price of the VIP Ticket

Starts Tomorrow - Art of Expression (FREE)

Learn More HERE - GET YOUR FREE TICKET

Material Musings - Leather and Textile Crafts for Inspiration

There are times when you need to inspire and motivate yourself and going through past work always helps me and gets me going.

I get out some of the old projects and take a look through them seeing what needs to be finished and what can actually be called done.

Come and spend some time and check out some of the projects that lit a creative spark

Realityarts Creative Archive - May 2026

This month sees the papers for my Realityarts Creative Archive, a monthly collectable set of digital art papers. Each month a new set of papers are released across 4 tiers - Sampler, Studio, Collector, and Atelier.

This month's Sampler Edition for May 2026 available for FREE until 31st May

 

Realityarts Creative Archive - Sampler Edition, Heritage & Time - May  Papers

The papers in the Sampler Edition are Free to access for the month of May and gives you the opportunity to use sample and use the papers in your art journals or creative projects. To access the papers you need to join my FREE Tier on Patreon. 

I also share projects that you can do with the papers in your art journals and creative projects each month.

As a FREE member you get access to the monthly digital papers, and see early release posts and member exclusive posts, see some of the behind-the-scenes videos, hints and tips and more, this is a great way to spend some time on yourself and do something creative. You can join us HERE

Here are the other papers across the tiers for this month, these are available for purchase, or you can join the Tier and receive the monthly resources that come with that tier and also access over 900 videos, digital art and posts:

Realityarts Creative Archive, Atelier Edition, Pattern & Structure

Realityarts Collectors Edition, Island & Nature - May 2026

Realityarts Creative Archive - Studio Edition, Women & Memory - May 2026

Art Bundle for Good #10 - The Sale is Live!!

 

The Art Bundle for Good Sale is now available; there are over 100 courses in the Bundle.  I have been a part of Art Bundle now for around 4 years and it is always rewarding to know that whilst we are finding joy in our creativity, we can also make a difference to many charities around the world.  

Get over 100 inspiring art classes from more than 80 talented artists, all for one incredible low price, and support a great charity at the same time.

This is the 10th year of Art Bundles for Good with thousands of happy artists and creators joining in over the years. This is your chance to be part of something amazing.

You can check out and access the Courses HERE

Below are all the resources for you to check out all that are included in the bundle below

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