The Complete 411 on Your Mixed Media Art Supplies.

6/12/2019

I have SO much information to share with you in today's tutorial as we dive into layer 3 of my Hamburger System! Before we pick up where we left off to power through "the ugly stage" of my latest mixed media portrait - I want to teach you EVERYTHING I know about mixed media art supplies.

Artist-grade? Lightfast? Fugitive? What does it all mean? Does it matter which brands I buy and from where?

The answer is 1000% YES!

What you learn today may mean the difference between cracking open your art journal years from now and crying tears of shock and disappointment or tears of joy and remembrance!

If you make art to give away as gifts or sell, you REALLY need this information.

I went a LITTLE overboard with my SUPPLIES GUIDE cheatsheet for YOU today … by about 9 pages! Don't let that scare you :) It's gonna totally help you understand what watersoluble art supplies play nicely together in mixed media projects, which brands are the best, and how they change when something liquid (like water or mod podge) is added.

Simply click the button below and I'll send the FREE Supplies Guide straight to your email inbox.

Watch for my fav time-saving techniques on how to blend skin tones with acrylic paint and my other favorite water-soluble supplies! SECRET: Blending with acrylics is really tough. I actually skip the acrylics here, grab my creamy gelatos or art crayons by Marabu, and blend with my finger!

It’s SUPER easy and a much faster way to blend. (Skip to 22:39 if you’re in a hurry) Today’s download will also help you save money on art supplies because I've listed brand names you can trust to deliver the best professional grade art supplies, and have explained when you can cut costs by using craft grade versions.

So whether you enjoy making mixed media projects on canvas or in your art journals, the comprehensive list of the best art supplies (both artist and craft grade) that I will be going over, will help you to make the best-informed decision about what to choose when you're out shopping next week!

I enjoyed creating the Hamburger System Series SO much that I turned it into a book (affiliate link)! It's now available on Amazon.

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What Fans Are Saying

Karen, you are absolutely fabulous! You make me feel like I can draw anything. I have recently retired and finally have the time to do some of the art that I have loved since I was in school. I am really at the beginning of my art journey and I hope to learn as much as I can. Thank you for all you do.

-Jill Y.

I ordered your Fun Fab Faces book and loved it! I was having a little trouble getting the noses I wanted and now it's easy! Also, I love how you stressed how important having the three tones in your drawing is. Thanks a bunch!

-Donna L.

Thank you Karen! I never though I could do faces. You broke it down so it was understandable! And I love your book! I got it yesterday! Can't wait to start practicing! It's so much fun!!!!!

-Debbie M.

Thank you for the encouragement to get back into my drawing and painting. After being away for 35 years. THANK YOU.

- Teresa S.

Donna Peck

6/12/2019 04:09:06 pm

Hi Karen, I would love to have a copy of your hamburger cheat sheet
Love your videos. Thank you

Karen Campbell

6/12/2019 06:04:27 pm

Of course! You can get the whole guide too (the Hamburger Cheat Sheet is on page 2!) The link to the 9 page guide is here! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

Vivian Turner

6/12/2019 04:27:35 pm

I need the hamburger list. Just got your new "Official Guide". Love it!

Karen

6/12/2019 06:04:58 pm

The list is right on Page 2 of the Guide!!

6/12/2019 06:06:02 pm

I feel like we're not communicating well though, here's the link to get the 9 page pdf just in case! And the Hamburger System is right on page 2 - just to clarify! The link to the 9 page guide is here! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

Bea Chernikoff

6/12/2019 05:57:33 pm

Hi Karen, I would love to have a copy of booklet and your hamburger cheat sheet. I am a new subscriber so I hope I am not too late. I love your videos & your enthusiasm! Thank you

6/12/2019 06:06:50 pm

Never too late my friend!! Welcome! Absolutely! The link to the 9 page guide is right here and the Hamburger sheet is on page 2, hope that helps! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

Jeannie

9/12/2019 01:44:38 am

Hey there. Love, love, love your videos. I’ve learned so much ready. Thank you! I see that you’ve out the guide link in the above comments. Thanks for sharing.

24/12/2019 11:29:18 am

Awesome, you bet!!

Keri Pye link

24/12/2019 12:00:02 pm

Hi, I'd love a copy of your mixed media supply guide and hamburger sheet--thank you so much!

24/12/2019 12:51:43 pm

Sure Keri! You can grab the guide at this link: https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/
Happy Holidays!

Kate Rose

13/2/2020 06:34:39 pm

Hi Karen!

Fabulous teaching on YouTube. I have your Hamburger cheat cheat but would love to get the 9 page booklet—the art supply guide on what media does and doesn’t work together. 🙏 Thanks!

14/2/2020 10:43:23 am

Of course you can Kate! Here is the link that will allow you to download the 9 pages! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

Melissa

22/3/2020 11:53:45 am

Hi Karen, love your way of teaching. I can now draw some what decent faces. I would like a copy of the supply list Please ! Thanks!

23/3/2020 01:15:35 pm

Sure thing Melissa!! It's here! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

Kari

30/3/2020 04:15:35 pm

Hi Karen,
Your energy & sense of humor are so inspiring to me. I’m ready to jump into mixed media. Could I please obtain a list of your recommended supplies? Keep up the inspiration! ❤️

30/3/2020 06:34:07 pm

Hi Kari!! Well I will ALWAYS lead with "Use what you have!!" but these are my top favorite and most frequently used mixed media products.

👉Stabilo All Pencil (waaaaay cheaper by the dozen) https://amzn.to/2IilOFI
👉White Gesso https://amzn.to/2G9BDet
👉Creative Mark Mimk Hog Acrylic Paint Brushes 4 pack https://amzn.to/2LzrdHQ
👉Strathmore Hardcover Watercolor Journal https://amzn.to/36cMPDc
👉Matte Medium https://amzn.to/2VFEulR
👉Matte Mod Podge https://amzn.to/2IqniwK
👉Marabu Art Crayon in Flesh (caucasian skin tone base color) https://amzn.to/2PjI5nD
👉 Marabu Art Crayon in TerraCotta (face shading) https://amzn.to/2Lrdsvy
Or Gelatos in Peach, Mauve and Flesh
👉 Jerry's Art Kits for Paint Colors http://bit.ly/karensartkits
👉Americana Craft Paint in Sand (skin color) https://amzn.to/2X3OqG7
👉Americana Craft Paint in Honey https://amzn.to/2Z3hIXj
👉Faber-Castell Big Brush Pitt Pen in Black https://amzn.to/2WZQ8bo
👉Faber-Castell Big Brush Pitt Pen in White https://amzn.to/2WZOoz0
👉Faber-Castell Big Brush Pitt Pen Assortment Pack https://amzn.to/2Ig0EYS
👉Americana Spray/Sealer in Matte (to keep journal pages from sticking) https://amzn.to/2NCy18f

I hope this helps! Also, These are affiliate links. You absolutely do not need to order anything through these links but if you do I may receive a small commission. There is not additional cost to you for doing so.

Carol

1/4/2020 10:30:19 am

I am completely and happily obsessed with your art and learning how to do it. I have drawn my first face with what I have on hand but and so confused about the supplies I need so I can get them all to work together. Thank you for bringing me happiness during these dark times.

Karen Campbell link

1/4/2020 11:08:35 am

Carol!!! I'm SO GLAD you're loving the youtube videos!! I can assure you that really, when it comes to drawing, you are find with just a few pencils!! All the extras supplies are fluff and fun so using what you have on hand is 100% perfect!! Keep on keeping busy with your drawings and the videos, hopefully this crazy time in our history will be a thing of the past soon. Stay safe and HUGS!

joyce swearingen

11/8/2020 03:17:21 pm

loving your videos!!
Need pdf of supplies, please?

11/8/2020 03:31:09 pm

Absolutely Joyce! Here you go! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

Monroe Fried

28/10/2020 11:28:17 am

Would love a copy of your supply list. Thank you so much! Love your videos!

28/10/2020 06:57:09 pm

Sure thing!! Thanks so much! Here's the link that leads right to the download! https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

donna M. scherer

30/10/2020 04:58:49 pm

would like the 9 page supply booklet if its not too late to get.
Doe it also have the light sources for the faces sheet.
I just love you as a person and your art. I wish I could just sit in your art room with ya.Thank you for all that you put out there.

30/10/2020 05:04:58 pm

Yes! So glad you're enjoying the vids!!! Here's the supplies guide: https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/
And here's the Shading Guide I think you're referring to!
https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/drawing-face-shading-guide/
Have fun!

Shannon

22/12/2020 04:30:23 pm

Just starting to try to find ways to express myself creatively and came across your site...new to everything and no skills...overwhelmed on how many supplies options there are...anything you have to share would be wonderful. Thank you!

11/3/2021 06:41:08 am

Wonderful! So happy to helps!

Debby

11/3/2021 03:10:42 am

Would love a copy of your 9page cheat sheet and any other cheat sheets that you share. I have just discovered your videos and I’m binge watching. I seriously need some art journaling to get me through some difficult times. It’s been a tough year. I was hit by a drunk driver about a year ago and continuing to build up my strength. Then Covid19. Have been quarantined for months.

11/3/2021 06:43:36 am

Happy to give you the link to the supplies guide, it's right here: https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/
Unfortunately I have about 20 cheatsheets at the moment so it's way too many to link to here, I LOVE to create them and have them for a HUGE number of my YouTube videos! You can download them all at https://AwesomeArtSchool.com by enrolling in my YouTube and Cheatsheet library Classroom!

Ren

24/7/2021 06:23:43 pm

Please send me the 9 page materials book!

24/7/2021 08:42:35 pm

Annette

10/9/2021 06:17:23 am

Pleace send me the 9 page material book

Mandi

13/9/2021 09:12:06 pm

Hi Annette! Here is the link to get that 9 page guide:
https://awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

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