There is always some warping on the pages...If there's a lot I rub it on the edge of the table top and this flattens it somewhat. Primarily I use Canson Mixed Media Paper 98 lb weight. Thanks for watching. K
I like your work and napkins are a big favorite of mine, too. May I offer a humble idea? I heard you say "I can't draw." One might reset by saying instead "I don't draw." There's no reason to feel bad either way. And saying "I don't draw," you give yourself permission to begin to draw. Or not. Best wishes.
You are absolutely right...I am choosing not to draw , especially on video LOL...just not my comfort zone. That being said I do want others to lose the idea that if you cant draw you cant be an artist or creative. Thanks for your comment. K
As a artist who can and does draw I totally agree you don't have to draw to create great art. ❤❤❤ collage is a excellent way to create amazing art, that truth be told couldn't really be created by drawing. I wouldn't say it was cheating though. Personally im a huge fan of collage art. Much love ❤️ 🙏
Hi Karen, I really enjoy your videos and want to try many of your ideas. I do find the buzzing sound distracting and at times I have to stop watching. I really hope there is a way to solve this issue.
Thank you for the comment. I am not sure what "buzzing" you are talking about...this is the first time someone mentioned it...that being said I will check the video and see what's up. Thanks K
Really???? Seriously??? Have you lost your ability to hit the mute button or turn down the volume on your computer. Is this where we are at as a society? I’m embarrassed for you. Oh look, the Closed Captioning feature works. Look at that. WOW….
That napkin-based art is sooo cool! 😁😁😁😁 Fun facts: 1) Lavender, if you didn't know already, is a beautiful way to keep anxiety at bay. 2) If you're also into stones and crystals, black tourmaline is an excellent choice for taking away those anxious vibes, as it's very grounding. 3) Obsidian is another great choice for grounding if you have that on hand.
I don't think it's cheating. I use napkins all the time (not that that makes it right of course 😅) but that's the essence of mixed media isn't it. Never throw anything away 😱 and use what you have. I try to picture myself fussy cutting out a fine doily instead of using ready made ones 😊 Anyway, this pretty!! 👍👍👍❤
No...the pages are thicker and I typically give it a coat of gesso which prevents that and helps the paper stand up to all the mixed media / wet media. K
@@KarenBurchill See, that's one of the reasons I looove the Impressionist era of art. You give the impression that there's a bridge over a lily pond, w/o having to be super-detailed! (Monet is top of the charts in that era for a reason. 😁)
I Really Like this page! It's one of my favorites!. You are a fantastic teacher....I believe everyone who does art takes inspiration, bits and pieces of what others have done and makes it their own art. This is an inspiration for me to dig through my napkins!😄👍 Thanks so much for the video.🙋❤
Hello Karen. Stunning painting is certainly right!! Wow I so love the overpainting and how it just brings your projects to life! Take care and see you soon 🤗
Your video trailed one from another channel I had just watched and I’m glad I didn’t hit cancel. This is a beautiful page. I don’t think it’s cheating at all. I‘m a long time card maker butI I‘m venturing into art journaling. Collage doesn’t come naturally to me and it can be a bit of a struggle, so I appreciate your thorough explanation. I have subscribed to your channel.
I would never say you cheated. I would say you are incredible creative and know how to think outside the box. I love that style. Thank you for the inspiration!!
thank you Karen this is such a great video, I love journalling with napkins but I never actually thought about increasing the flower colour. Thank you so much for sharing
So profound, what you said about it still being art even if we aren’t drawing it ourselves. I will carry your words with me throughout my journey in the world of mixed media/collage/journal art. Your work is truly beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing your gifts with us. 💜💜💜
So glad what I said resonates with you. I like to think of myself as a creative more than an artist. Playing with color texture pattern brings me great joy.
Thanks for the comment and for buying the sentiment pack. I hope you love using it. Be sure to watch the video that shows how to alter the size so you can really maximize the packs use. K
I love that napkin and how it looks! Your adding it as collage. Not cheating! I would love to use more napkins on my pages, I just haven't found these lovely designs!
This page really speaks to me Karen! I love lavender too, but it’s not the easiest to grow in my clay soil. I’ve managed to keep one plant alive for about 10 years now. I planted a small bed of yellow Lady Banks rose, lavender, and pink, yellow, and purple petunias in the backyard with my granddaughter back when she was little. Although the petunias are long gone, it’s a lovely memory now. I would really love to have huge drifts of both lavender and rosemary mixed with old fashioned roses in the front yard! I’d love to see photos of your lavender some day. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much! I have tons of tutorials where I use napkins ( some say too many LOL) There can be used in a variety of ways...have fun watching other videos and then get out those napkins. K
I don't think it's cheating, you're being creative with an every day item. Plus, I don't believe in any sort of rules with journaling xxx
Well there are rules...but rules are meant to be broken....LOL Thanks for your comment. K
Loved the page. Liked and subscribed. Thanks for sharing
Love your style! This was my first time watching your channel, and I appreciate the ideas, instruction, and pacing.
Thanks so much for your comment. Please check out my other videos.....there are a lot of them. K
That’s not cheating.. it’s collage creativity
I totally agree. It's not where you start...it's where you end up and what you bring to the table . K
I’ve used napkins before with matte medium, but never thought of overpainting the napkin. Great idea!
Hope you give it a try....It's a wonderful technique
K
Newbie to your channel. Love it. How do you keep your pages from warping on the first prep. Are the journal pages normal paper or a heavier stock?
There is always some warping on the pages...If there's a lot I rub it on the edge of the table top and this flattens it somewhat. Primarily I use Canson Mixed Media Paper 98 lb weight. Thanks for watching. K
It’s not cheating if you’re repurposing a napkin. 🕊❤️🙏🏻🌈💯
No it's not....use what you can. K
It's not cheating,you are taking one piece of art and turning it into another, your recycling in the most beautiful way ❤
Thank you so much 😀
Oh Lovie, I'm joining the cheater's club! What fun!! TFS!
It's a good club to be in......K
Beautiful page. However, it's not cheating. It's the same as using background paper...
No it's not cheating at all...it's using something and making it your own. K
I like your work and napkins are a big favorite of mine, too. May I offer a humble idea? I heard you say "I can't draw." One might reset by saying instead "I don't draw." There's no reason to feel bad either way. And saying "I don't draw," you give yourself permission to begin to draw. Or not. Best wishes.
You are absolutely right...I am choosing not to draw , especially on video LOL...just not my comfort zone. That being said I do want others to lose the idea that if you cant draw you cant be an artist or creative. Thanks for your comment. K
As a artist who can and does draw I totally agree you don't have to draw to create great art. ❤❤❤ collage is a excellent way to create amazing art, that truth be told couldn't really be created by drawing. I wouldn't say it was cheating though. Personally im a huge fan of collage art. Much love ❤️ 🙏
Thank you. Collage is a great medium to work with....so many option. Happy creating. K
"Less is more unless more is more"😂😂 That's a girl that keeps her options open 😅. Stunning page Karen...I love the over painting of the lavender 💜
LOL totally correct Jennifer. That's why I love mixed media....you can do little or more....depending on your mood....K
Hi Karen, I really enjoy your videos and want to try many of your ideas. I do find the buzzing sound distracting and at times I have to stop watching. I really hope there is a way to solve this issue.
Thank you for the comment. I am not sure what "buzzing" you are talking about...this is the first time someone mentioned it...that being said I will check the video and see what's up. Thanks K
I also hear it but it doesn’t bother me.
Really???? Seriously??? Have you lost your ability to hit the mute button or turn down the volume on your computer. Is this where we are at as a society? I’m embarrassed for you. Oh look, the Closed Captioning feature works. Look at that. WOW….
Thank you, I don't know what you did but there is no buzzing in any of your new videos. Yay!@@KarenBurchill
That napkin-based art is sooo cool! 😁😁😁😁 Fun facts: 1) Lavender, if you didn't know already, is a beautiful way to keep anxiety at bay. 2) If you're also into stones and crystals, black tourmaline is an excellent choice for taking away those anxious vibes, as it's very grounding. 3) Obsidian is another great choice for grounding if you have that on hand.
Thanks so much. We all need ways to keep calm and carry on. K
Beautiful. We’ll have this napkin available again for the spring
It's a winner for sure. K
This was fabulous! First time to your channel. I will be back.
Welcome! Glad you have you watching. K
I don't think it's cheating. I use napkins all the time (not that that makes it right of course 😅) but that's the essence of mixed media isn't it. Never throw anything away 😱 and use what you have. I try to picture myself fussy cutting out a fine doily instead of using ready made ones 😊 Anyway, this pretty!! 👍👍👍❤
Mixed media artists use anything and everything for inspiration and as a jump start.
What a wonderful way to turn a paper napkin into a beautiful piece of art.
It's amazing what you can do with a napkin. Thanks for watching. K
I love your style!! I learn so much from you. The page before the lavender-page (owls?)..... do you have a video of that aswell?
Yes I do! Here it is ruclips.net/video/NpFJQtSsMBM/видео.htmlsi=VKkhcFF16rUl4kVf
So inspirational for me, as I cannot draw but love being creative. Many thanks!
My pleasure 😊 Yes....be creative and use what you can to help K
OMG I love this!❤❤❤thanks for the tips to another non-painter and drawer lol. I think I will "cheat" as well😊
Welcome to the cheaters club.....have fun.
Are you shading with a mixture of black and burnt umber paint or ink?
Paint....acrylic paint .
Doesn't the paint and the water bleed thru to.the other side?
No...the pages are thicker and I typically give it a coat of gesso which prevents that and helps the paper stand up to all the mixed media / wet media. K
I'm totally with ya on this. I AM NO ARTIST. I mean, I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler, that's how bad I am, alol.
I prefer label creative....to artist...and we can be both and still not be able to draw.
@@KarenBurchill See, that's one of the reasons I looove the Impressionist era of art. You give the impression that there's a bridge over a lily pond, w/o having to be super-detailed! (Monet is top of the charts in that era for a reason. 😁)
Oh wow, love your tutorial . Can’t wait to try this out . Thank you .
Hope you enjoy it!
I Really Like this page! It's one of my favorites!. You are a fantastic teacher....I believe everyone who does art takes inspiration, bits and pieces of what others have done and makes it their own art. This is an inspiration for me to dig through my napkins!😄👍 Thanks so much for the video.🙋❤
Yes dig out those napkins and start creating. thank you for your kind comments. K
Hello Karen. Stunning painting is certainly right!! Wow I so love the overpainting and how it just brings your projects to life! Take care and see you soon 🤗
Thanks....it's a little thing but adds so much.K
Great tutorial for beginners!
Glad it was helpful!
Rosemary is my 1st go to, to rub and sniff, then it's lavender second.. mix the two with lemon balm and it is good scent for sure !!
Love rosemary too...have several bushes in my yard. I use it a lot in my baking....add to my pizza dough and bun recipe.
Love what you did with this 💜
One of my favorites. K
This video was both educational and delightful to watch. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! thank you so much for your comment.
I can hear the buzzing too
Thank you....I am looking into it....and seeing what I can change to improve things. K
Very pretty and great idea!
Thank you....I am a lover of lavender are you?
Stunning work!!!
Thank you so much 😀
Definitely not cheating….it’s enhancing, modifying, being creative and just plain fun and inspiring. Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!!!!!🎨👩🎨🖼️
Thanks for your kind words. K
Very beautiful.
Thank you! Cheers!
Your video trailed one from another channel I had just watched and I’m glad I didn’t hit cancel. This is a beautiful page. I don’t think it’s cheating at all. I‘m a long time card maker butI I‘m venturing into art journaling. Collage doesn’t come naturally to me and it can be a bit of a struggle, so I appreciate your thorough explanation. I have subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for subscribing and your kind words. Welcome to the world of art journaling. K
I am a cheater too 😅😂
Awesome...welcome to the club. K
This is AWESOME!
Thanks so much .K
Just gorgeous
Thanks so much . K
😄 This isn't cheating in my opinion. It's a beautiful page in your book. Thanks for the inspiration.
It’s amazing how you can use a napkin to help
I would never say you cheated. I would say you are incredible creative and know how to think outside the box. I love that style. Thank you for the inspiration!!
All is fair to use in mixed media.....use what you have ...do what you can. K
Pretty ❤
GORGEOUS!!
Thanks so much. K
Love it thanks Karen :) I use them but, havent been game to have a go at painting, but think I will :)
You should! It's a bit scary at first but.....it gets easier. K
Love it
thanks for watching K
BRILLIANT 🎉 Thank you for a most informative tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
I call it smart creative thinking. I really like this.
Thank you....definitely an art journal page that I'd want to put on a canvas. K
thank you Karen this is such a great video, I love journalling with napkins but I never actually thought about increasing the flower colour. Thank you so much for sharing
Glad it was helpful! I love overpainting....adding or changing the color. K
Hi Karen! Thank you for sharing your process…one thing I am lacking in my stash are napkins. Love your beautiful spread💕
Napkins are a great addition to your stash....and so versatile. Happy creating.
This is so fun & so are you! I feel fortunate in having found your channel. You have another new subscriber! I love this idea of enhancing! TYFS
Thanks for subbing! K
So profound, what you said about it still being art even if we aren’t drawing it ourselves. I will carry your words with me throughout my journey in the world of mixed media/collage/journal art. Your work is truly beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing your gifts with us. 💜💜💜
So glad what I said resonates with you. I like to think of myself as a creative more than an artist. Playing with color texture pattern brings me great joy.
Gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
Gorgeous! Thank you for the inspiration. Love your new sentiment pack so I purchased it 😊❤😊
Thanks for the comment and for buying the sentiment pack. I hope you love using it. Be sure to watch the video that shows how to alter the size so you can really maximize the packs use. K
I love that napkin and how it looks! Your adding it as collage. Not cheating! I would love to use more napkins on my pages, I just haven't found these lovely designs!
all my napkins come from ninnysnapkins.com . There is a link and coupon code in the description box if you want to check it out.
Beautiful page Karen. I love napkin journals though I never made one, but it is so nice to watch you do it. Thank you for sharing. 💜💙💚💛🧡
You are so welcome! I hope you do give it a try. K
So beautiful,so relaxing and enjoyable to watch xx
Thank you very much
I always envy the original artist, for creating what I can't (I can't draw either.)
Yes to have drawing talent.....sigh. But I can honor their gifts by using them in my art. K
This page really speaks to me Karen! I love lavender too, but it’s not the easiest to grow in my clay soil. I’ve managed to keep one plant alive for about 10 years now. I planted a small bed of yellow Lady Banks rose, lavender, and pink, yellow, and purple petunias in the backyard with my granddaughter back when she was little. Although the petunias are long gone, it’s a lovely memory now. I would really love to have huge drifts of both lavender and rosemary mixed with old fashioned roses in the front yard! I’d love to see photos of your lavender some day. Thanks for the inspiration!
Like you working in my garden brings joy....I just may have to take a pic of my lavender and post it as inspiration. I do love it so. Take care.
No cheating, You are doing mixed media as I see it, You are inspiring me, a lot!
Thanks so much. K
love it, thanks...have liked and subscribed now
Welcome. K
❤
Thank you K
Thanks
Great, Karen. Thank you for making this easy!
Thanks for watching. K
Loved how it turned out. Really beautiful 😍
Thank y ou...one of my favorite pages I think K
It's absolutely stunning!! ❤❤
Thank you so much!!
How very creative, beautiful
Many many thanks
Beautiful work
Thanks so much
YOU GO GIRL !!!!!!!
I love lavender. K
This is so great! I have collected a ton of pretty napkins and can never think of what to do with them.
Thank you so much! I have tons of tutorials where I use napkins ( some say too many LOL) There can be used in a variety of ways...have fun watching other videos and then get out those napkins. K
@KarenBurchill I will definitely check out more of your tutorials!! Now if I could just locate the "safe" place I'm keeping my napkins. 🙄🤣
So creative!!
One of my most popular pages. K
Thank you! 😊
Pretty COOL 😎
Thank you . K
Beautiful!!
Thank you! 😊
My dad says if you altered three things it's yours
I've heard that....copyright is complicated and if I was going to sell these I'd have to investigate further. Thanks for watching.K