These are lovely! I would call these "handmade" rather than "homemade." I make handmade cards and prefer tape runner to glue - easier and way less messy with no drying time. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks so much! Good point on calling them "handmade", I think that is a more accurate word. I picked up some tape to try out with "handmade" cards but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Thanks for the suggestions!
A good way to get past “fear of the blank page.” The layers make for a richer surface than just one layer painted directly. I enjoy making master boards that will be cut up into little gems. New subscriber.
I love the way the cards turned out. Thanks for the tip about providing a transparent sleeve. As for adhering the print, it is much easier to use a tape runner or any double sided adhesive tape.
Thanks, Minna! Absolutely correct on the tape. I've used that as well. Some of my pieces are a little warped because I'm painting on paper and using the gel medium and then pressing usually fixes that.
I love these! Making cards is vital for me to not feel overwhelmed by the amount of “stuff” I’m generating. It has to have somewhere to go. I’ve just begun some abstracts which eventually be Christmas cards this year, which means using red and green that i never usually go near 😅
Love it! Making cards is a perfect way to give your creations a purpose, and I bet those red and green abstracts will make for some amazing Christmas cards! Thanks, Kate!
I’m enjoying your video a quiet bit these days . Thanks you for all your insights inspiration , spontaneity you created. Wondering how or where to order white blank papers and envelopes?
Thanks so much, Sun! I order mine on Amazon - Blank White Cards and Envelopes 100 Pack for DIY Greeting Card - amzn.to/3n7GbeP 4-5/8'' X 5-3/4'' Resealable Cello Cellophane Bags - amzn.to/3oHXVhj
Funny you did this video... I think it was in one of your previous videos that i cottoned onto the concept of using a little cut out square to help me see areas of interest in my little warm ups... and what you know. I ended up turning them into mini abstracts (some of which you have seen. ) Good way to keep the happy parts of the warm-ups. Thank you for the inspiration and creativity.
Hey Emmanuel! I love looking at paintings with a little view finder like that. I bought some 5x7" pre-cut mats for exactly that purpose. So many cool little paintings to be found in larger warm-ups!
Thank you so much Chris, I really really enjoyed watching you create firstly the painting but then, cutting them into those stunning pieces to make into cards. They are stunning and beautiful too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too.
My sister just asked for me to make a bunch of thank you cards for her - so off I go - thanks for helping me figure out how to make a bunch out of one ☝️
Thanks, George! When I have some available I usually do $10-$12. What I see is usually $10-$25+ for homemade artist cards. If you have time, I would do a little research to see what artists are selling them for now on Etsy.
Beautiful cards/original art, Chris. Could be displayed with one in a small frame (4x6 ?) as a suggestion to buyers. Thank you so much for this tutorial - it's so motivating to see an artist doing these exercises.
I can never guess how it´s going to turn out but you always end up with nice pieces, nice compositions. Do these practices become ideas for bigger paintings?, The cards are beautiful and people can frame them too. Nice idea.
Thanks, Priscilla! Most of the time I don't know how they're going to turn out either. Funny you should mention turning warm-ups into larger paintings. I just gessoed a canvas to do just that. I plan on making a video of that process. I've had several warm-ups that have inspired larger pieces.
@@chrisloudart Thank you for taking the time to answer. I like abstract art but I havent tried much. I like abstract collage and I do mixed media and just as you, I never know whats going to come up, it is exciting. Thank you for sharing, i´ll be watching your next video. Greetings from Mexico.
I enjoyed this so much. The thought never occurred to me to use abstract warm ups for these. I've been gel printing cards like crazy, with the 3x5 gel plate, mainly daffodils, and now feathers (got a bag at the craft store), so much fun. I truly enjoyed this card making vid, thanks! p.s. you have amazing content!
Thanks so much Kathy! I just bought a gelli plate, but have only had a chance to play with it for a couple of hours. It seems like something I could get addicted to using.😊
@@chrisloudart It is addicting. Thankfully, the daffodils have stopped blooming. They were gallant volunteers for printing, each flower lasts for about 10-18 pulls (I put them back in the water at the end of each printing session) they make great prints, and the paint pull off sheets are great collage fodder. I also love painting directly on the plate w/brush, and pulling cards w unique abstracts. So much fun.
Thank you so much, Barbi! When I have some available I usually do $10-$12. What I see is usually $10-$25+ for homemade artist cards. I just bought a print postcard at a gallery for $20. Hope that helps! 😊
Thanks, Dawn! For these cards I was painting on 98lb (160gsm) mixed media paper - amzn.to/49dSlou Since the paper isn't very thick I typically paint with thinner layers of paint so it doesn't buckle too much. 😊
@@chrisloudart I watched the video until the end where you say you sign your art 😊 I’m just a beginner and I really appreciate your videos. I’m located in British-Columbia where we are going through a very rough time at the moment. Fortunately and I’m very grateful our little community is ok for now. So I got my gesso, paints, etc. out so that I can just lose myself in creating whatever.
I'm sorry you're having to go through that. I'm in Colorado and we've had a slate of bad fires over the last 10 years so I get the anxiety they create. I think art is a wonderful way to escape
Hey Carole! These are markers that many illustrators use. Someone gave me a set and I've enjoyed playing with them. They have bright colors and typically show through thin layers of acrylic paint.
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These are lovely! I would call these "handmade" rather than "homemade." I make handmade cards and prefer tape runner to glue - easier and way less messy with no drying time. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks so much! Good point on calling them "handmade", I think that is a more accurate word. I picked up some tape to try out with "handmade" cards but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Thanks for the suggestions!
These are incredible, professional and really beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your process. I enjoyed this video!
Thank you so much!
They look wonderful and very interesting, thank you for being so generous with your demonstrations, you really encourage me 💕
Thank you Janey! I'm so happy to hear that!😊
Wow thank you !!!!!🎉❤
I'm so glad you like them, Julianna.😊
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I am addicted to creating greeting cards 😊. Also subscribed 👍
Thanks so much, Sharon! They are fun to create aren't they?
Not being a perfectionist is one grief I’ve been spared in life! 😂
Haha, we share the same quality 😂 I'm not sure I have the patience to be a perfectionist.
I enjoyed your video. No background music or extra chatter made it easy to watch.
Thank you! These are the types of art videos I enjoy watching too.
Super ard cool
Thanks so much, Christine!
A good way to get past “fear of the blank page.” The layers make for a richer surface than just one layer painted directly. I enjoy making master boards that will be cut up into little gems. New subscriber.
Thanks, Avanelle! I totally agree-cutting up some of these multilayered abstracts is such a great way to quickly create several smaller beauties. ❤️
I love how they look like 3 totally different paintings!
Thanks, Tracy! Its fun when you look at painting in little sections like this.
this was a really cool video thank you :) i love the colors you chose
Thanks so much!
I love the way the cards turned out. Thanks for the tip about providing a transparent sleeve. As for adhering the print, it is much easier to use a tape runner or any double sided adhesive tape.
Thanks, Minna! Absolutely correct on the tape. I've used that as well. Some of my pieces are a little warped because I'm painting on paper and using the gel medium and then pressing usually fixes that.
I love these! Making cards is vital for me to not feel overwhelmed by the amount of “stuff” I’m generating. It has to have somewhere to go. I’ve just begun some abstracts which eventually be Christmas cards this year, which means using red and green that i never usually go near 😅
Love it! Making cards is a perfect way to give your creations a purpose, and I bet those red and green abstracts will make for some amazing Christmas cards! Thanks, Kate!
I’m enjoying your video a quiet bit these days . Thanks you for all your insights inspiration , spontaneity you created.
Wondering how or where to order white blank papers and envelopes?
Thanks so much, Sun! I order mine on Amazon - Blank White Cards and Envelopes 100 Pack for DIY Greeting Card - amzn.to/3n7GbeP
4-5/8'' X 5-3/4'' Resealable Cello Cellophane Bags - amzn.to/3oHXVhj
B E A U T I F U L ❤❤❤
Thank you, Syl! ❤️
Funny you did this video... I think it was in one of your previous videos that i cottoned onto the concept of using a little cut out square to help me see areas of interest in my little warm ups... and what you know. I ended up turning them into mini abstracts (some of which you have seen. ) Good way to keep the happy parts of the warm-ups. Thank you for the inspiration and creativity.
Hey Emmanuel! I love looking at paintings with a little view finder like that. I bought some 5x7" pre-cut mats for exactly that purpose. So many cool little paintings to be found in larger warm-ups!
Thank you so much Chris, I really really enjoyed watching you create firstly the painting but then, cutting them into those stunning pieces to make into cards. They are stunning and beautiful too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too.
Thank you so much, Mags! You stay safe and well also. 😊
They're beautiful cards and a fantastic idea!
Thanks, Peggy! They are pretty fun to make.
Chris...Thank you for sharing...
Thank you!
C'est superbe ❤❤❤merci à vous 😊😊😊
Merci beaucoup, Martine!
You have so many great ideas!
Thank you-glad you think so!
Love these! Thank you.
Thanks, Elaine! 🙂
My sister just asked for me to make a bunch of thank you cards for her - so off I go - thanks for helping me figure out how to make a bunch out of one ☝️
Hey Kelly! These are really fun to make. You're in for a good time!😁
Great work! Just a rough idea of how much we should charge for collage cards of this size? Thanks.
Thanks, George! When I have some available I usually do $10-$12. What I see is usually $10-$25+ for homemade artist cards. If you have time, I would do a little research to see what artists are selling them for now on Etsy.
Beautiful cards/original art, Chris. Could be displayed with one in a small frame (4x6 ?) as a suggestion to buyers. Thank you so much for this tutorial - it's so motivating to see an artist doing these exercises.
Thanks, Ann! Great idea about displaying one in a frame!😊
I can never guess how it´s going to turn out but you always end up with nice pieces, nice compositions. Do these practices become ideas for bigger paintings?, The cards are beautiful and people can frame them too. Nice idea.
Thanks, Priscilla! Most of the time I don't know how they're going to turn out either. Funny you should mention turning warm-ups into larger paintings. I just gessoed a canvas to do just that. I plan on making a video of that process. I've had several warm-ups that have inspired larger pieces.
@@chrisloudart Thank you for taking the time to answer. I like abstract art but I havent tried much. I like abstract collage and I do mixed media and just as you, I never know whats going to come up, it is exciting. Thank you for sharing, i´ll be watching your next video. Greetings from Mexico.
Buena's tardes! I think that is one of the exciting aspects of abstract painting that I love - finding out where the painting takes me.
@@chrisloudart 😊
Look's great...You always have great ideas..
Thanks, Grozda!
I enjoyed this so much. The thought never occurred to me to use abstract warm ups for these. I've been gel printing cards like crazy, with the 3x5 gel plate, mainly daffodils, and now feathers (got a bag at the craft store), so much fun. I truly enjoyed this card making vid, thanks! p.s. you have amazing content!
Thanks so much Kathy! I just bought a gelli plate, but have only had a chance to play with it for a couple of hours. It seems like something I could get addicted to using.😊
@@chrisloudart It is addicting. Thankfully, the daffodils have stopped blooming. They were gallant volunteers for printing, each flower lasts for about 10-18 pulls (I put them back in the water at the end of each printing session) they make great prints, and the paint pull off sheets are great collage fodder. I also love painting directly on the plate w/brush, and pulling cards w unique abstracts. So much fun.
@@KathyBrooksArt That sounds wonderful! I'm excited to play with it more. 😊
Love it!
Thanks, Lil Red!
I juse the leftover and make to and from cards to christmaspacket😊
Wonderful idea Ingunn!😊
Love this!!
Thanks, Maria!❤️
Those are neat!
Thanks, Becky!
How much do you sell these for? They’re beautiful!
Thank you so much, Barbi! When I have some available I usually do $10-$12. What I see is usually $10-$25+ for homemade artist cards. I just bought a print postcard at a gallery for $20. Hope that helps! 😊
Very nice...
Thank you!
Super!
Thanks, Andrea!
Hi Chris, I Love this idea! I always paint on canvas, so my question is what kind of paper do you paint on to make these awesome cards?
Thanks, Dawn! For these cards I was painting on 98lb (160gsm) mixed media paper - amzn.to/49dSlou Since the paper isn't very thick I typically paint with thinner layers of paint so it doesn't buckle too much. 😊
@ Thank You Chris! I just ordered this paper, you are so generous to give us all so much of you sharing such wonderful ideas😇
Loving this! Just wondering if you sign your art?
Thank you so much! I do sign my art. How about you?
@@chrisloudart I watched the video until the end where you say you sign your art 😊 I’m just a beginner and I really appreciate your videos. I’m located in British-Columbia where we are going through a very rough time at the moment. Fortunately and I’m very grateful our little community is ok for now. So I got my gesso, paints, etc. out so that I can just lose myself in creating whatever.
I'm sorry you're having to go through that. I'm in Colorado and we've had a slate of bad fires over the last 10 years so I get the anxiety they create. I think art is a wonderful way to escape
hi chris , what are the alcohol based markers you use? thx!
Hey Carole! These are markers that many illustrators use. Someone gave me a set and I've enjoyed playing with them. They have bright colors and typically show through thin layers of acrylic paint.
Wow. I bet mine would look like a hot mess
I bet you'd be surprised how good yours would look👍