Showing posts with label layered art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label layered art. Show all posts

Monday, 14 July 2025

Layer and Let Go - Filling the Creative Well - Blog Series

 


Layering can be a freeing technique in mixed media, and every layer tells part of the story, and sometimes, we must let go to make space for something new.

When I am creating, I find sometimes walking away and coming back with fresh eyes helps inform the direction a piece might take.  When I come back the whole piece might change and that’s alright.  You come with new information and experience that will add an interesting perspective to the piece.

 

What you can try

Start with an existing art piece or a journal page.  You might even want to try an abandoned artwork. Add something to it: paint, collage, marks, fabric. Then add more. And then cover part of it up or walk away and work on something else.

It may feel risky to paint over something you like or are not sure of. But in doing so, you practice trust. You can always take a photo of the work before you cover it up. You learn that your creativity isn’t limited. There’s always more to uncover.


Building the layers

Layering builds depth and often what was once buried peeks through unexpectedly and you begin to see the layers. Each addition becomes part of the whole, even if it disappears from view.

Don’t be afraid to cover, to sand back, to glue down. Let this page be about transformation.

Takeaway Nuggets:

  1. Creative layering is an invitation to trust the process.
  2. Letting go of parts you love can lead to unexpected beauty.


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Check out some of the free and paid resources below to enhance your creative journey 


Course Platform - there are a variety of FREE courses and resources for you to use in your creative practice.

FREE Tier - Patreon - I have a Free Tier on Patreon that has a selection of early release posts and monthly Digital Download Papers for you to use in your creative projects - Learn More Here

YouTube - Weekly Videos to encourage your creative practice, Slow stitching, art journaling and Artists chats - Learn More Here

Check out Filling the Creative Well which helps you establish your creative practice. In the course Filling the Creative Well, your journal is also a place to answer questions, encourage and motivate you, some days you need a reminder and so filling it with encouraging words so that you can come back to it, especially in those days where you are in a valley is really important. .



Saturday, 15 February 2025

Creating Clusters and Layering Technique - Day 6 - Exploring Sea Grape Leaf Art

 

Day 6: Layering Techniques 


Layering multiple techniques—stitching, painting, and burning—allows each element to shine while complementing the others. 


There are some fun ways to bring the small leaf clusters together to create some interesting designs.

Today’s piece show how using some of the skills taught can help you create a rich and dimensional work of art. 


Tomorrow, we wrap up the series by reflecting on the process and encouraging you to experiment with your own leaf art creations.


Exploring Sea Grape Leaf Art

Want to Learn How to Create with Leaves?

If you’re curious about working with dried leaves as an artistic surface, I teach techniques that allow you to incorporate them into your own projects. My Leaf Art Course covers everything from preparation to design, giving you the tools to explore this unique medium with confidence.


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Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next featured design in this exciting week of leaf art exploration!

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