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How to MIX Your Own Watercolor Skin Tones From Scratch LIKE A PRO with Lucy Brydon!

29/9/2023

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Hey Mixed Media Society member!! If you've never "met" my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon - today, you're in for a HUGE treat!! ​
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Lucy is a stunning artist in my favorite place in the world. She loves painting watercolor portraits, gorgeous gouache animals on wood slices and leather-bound journals, and painting ginormous sculptures around Scotland whenever she has time.
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Aren't these phenomenal?! 

Lucy also teaches online art classes (For her own art club called Lucy's Art Lab; and the one we co-host together at Awesome Art School called the Celtic Collective).  ​We also co-host an art retreat in Scotland every year at a castle!! In a few short weeks, we'll be Lickleyhead bound (the pretty pink castle behind us below). 
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If you've never had the privilege of watching one of Lucy's videos - you're going to fall in love with her accent, her artistry, and mad teaching skills! 

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​Today, I'm thrilled to have Lucy teaching something I don't often have the patience for - mixing watercolors from scratch (instead of using them straight outta the pan like I do!), to create beautiful skin tones for watercolor portraits like this...
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Am I the only one dying because not only are we painting with Lucy this week, we're painting a redhead with FRECKLES?!! ​

I digress... YOU are gonna love how Lucy not only included her lesson videos and reference photo, but she added a 9-page PDF detailing each step of today's lesson with work-in-progress shots - starting with a DRAWING lesson. It's like 2 lessons in 1!! 
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As always, use whatever YOU have and love, here's what Lucy used:

Supplies

*All Supplies are Affiliate & for UK Residents Only.*
  • Watercolor paper 300 gsm https://amzn.to/3KW4yF9
  • A selection of paintbrushes (I use Polina Bright ones like Karen has!)
  • Pencil https://amzn.to/3YvQIyO
  • Eraser https://amzn.to/3qnR6CM
  • Ph Martin Bleed Proof white https://amzn.to/45iq7Y0
  • Watercolors in the following colors (remember you can substitute for what you already have!!)
    • Cerulean Blue https://amzn.to/3KLfhBZ
    • Juane Brilliant by Schmincke (or use naples yellow or similar) https://amzn.to/44c82dp
    • Alizarin Crimson by Winsor & Newton https://amzn.to/45vBhZu
    • Raw Umber https://amzn.to/459gb3y
    • Quinacridone Deep Gold https://amzn.to/3Qv2g3a
    • Cadmium Orange https://amzn.to/3OYfRPr
    • Transparent red oxide https://amzn.to/3YqGdwo
    • Transparent Siena https://amzn.to/45a6O3z
    • Permanent Brown https://amzn.to/3QGZYhv
    • Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3DT2MRb
    • Green Gold https://amzn.to/3YAxQ1A
    • Lunar Violet https://amzn.to/3DY41hT
    • Yellow Ochre https://amzn.to/3OBdAZ1
    • Potters Pink https://amzn.to/3P1slWE
    • Prussian Blue https://amzn.to/3QIIqSk
    • Mayan Dark Blue https://amzn.to/45h7yEc
    • Quinacridone Violet https://amzn.to/3qC1V4b
    • Neutral tint (or black) https://amzn.to/3QBlHYc​
Phew! Yes, all thos watercolors are for ONE face.

See why I'm lazy?! LOL.
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I can barely believe it, but this gorgeous lesson with all these fantabulous colors is also LESS than 1 hour long.

Enjoy!!
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​Missed the Last New Lesson? 

No problem! Please remember, there is NO race to get through all the beautiful lessons in the Mixed Media Society. Tons of students love to skip around and only "art" once in a while, while others prefer to do new lessons as soon as they come out. YOU do whatever feels best for you and your lifestyle :) There's no wrong way to do it! 

No matter what camp you fall into, if you didn't do this lesson yet...
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I think you'll enjoy it! She may look difficult, but I of course break the project down step-by-step to help you along. Beginners are TOTALLY welcome to give this lesson a shot.  Just look at what some of your fellow club members are sharing in the Facebook Group!! 
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Aren't they beautiful?! I love how everyone puts their own unique spin on lessons :)

This project is kind of the opposite of Lucy's because it teaches MY favorite way of doing watercolor skin tones (straight outta the palette!). I'm using the Complexions Set by Prima.  If you don't have this- use whatever you have that looks similar. If you're in the mood to add this to your art supply stash - it runs ~$25 or less on Amazon (U.S.). 

​Or, paint along to Lucy's lesson above, to learn how to mix your own skin tone watercolors from scratch!!

​Two totally different approaches with gorgeous results!
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​In the Mood for Something Else?

I hear ya!! Click over to the Visual Index for the Mixed Media Society to choose something else that inspires you. 

?If you're a FALL person, you might love playing around with fall projects like these... 
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​The first 4 projects above can be found in the "Hot Dog System" Classroom (b/c they use 4 supplies or fewer!). The fall fox in the second row above, can be found in the "Hamburger System" Classroom. 
?Ready to get your Halloween on?! You KNOW I've got you! There is an ENTIRE CLASSROOM dedicated to the holidays, which is especially filled with Halloween stuff, because, well, I'm ME, and Halloween is probably my fave!! 
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If you're hanging onto every last ounce of sunshine in summer, you might want to jump to the Fun Fab Florals classroom! All of these are excellent if you're looking for a simpler watercolor project for beginners as well. ​
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​What Else is Comin' Up? 


​We'll be moving into MEDIUM skin tones starting on the 15th.

You'll get a lesson from me using the Complexions Set by Prima again, and a medium skin tones lesson from Lucy teaching you how to mix your own skin tones. 

Here's a sneak peek at what's comin' YOUR way!!

​This one's from me (Karen)...
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And from Lucy, below...
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So beautiful!!
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These are two amazing lessons you won't wanna miss!!

There's no Happy Hour LIVE this month because I'm literally not even in the office for SOOOO many days due to my upcoming art retreat in Scotland with Lucy and some family visiting from out of town.

I promise it will be back on the calendar next month! 

And... Lucy and I have a special LIVE planned for you on Halloween!!
Can't wait for that:)
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New Member?

Let's help you get settled! 

❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️

​That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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SIMPLE Mixed Media Painting on Canvas Tutorial: Sophisticated Lady with Flowers!

23/9/2023

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Hey Mixed Media Society member!

Know what I LOVE?! This...

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I just LOVE how so many unique variations can come from so many amazing individuals doing the exact same lesson.

Aren't these just gorgeous!!

I'm SO proud of each one of you for taking time for YOU to do something you love, and for being brave enough to share your beautiful work with the group on Facebook.

❤️️Love each and every one of ya!!❤️️

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If you're not sure what lesson inspired the beauties above, it sounds like you missed me on Friday for our Happy Hour LIVE session!
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Don't worry - you can ALWAYS catch the replay.

​I ended up doing a full-blown, paint-along lesson in acrylics and black Stabilo to create a simple mixed media canvas.
I used a cute 12" square canvas for my painting, but if you want to art along at home with the replay - use whatever you have and love.


​Supplies

*All links are affiliate & for U.S. residents only.*
Canvas, art journal page or whatever YOU want to art on!

Pencil (any graphite pencil or school pencil is fine)

Acrylic Paints (I used these from Lukas Cryl Studio)...
Titanium White: https://amzn.to/3roRilK
​Green: https://amzn.to/3EPocyV
Cadmium Red: https://amzn.to/3ENWfaC
Cadmium Orange: https://amzn.to/3t7xT9t
Turquoise: https://amzn.to/3PLxcvf
Cadmium Yellow Light:  https://amzn.to/462mPZP
Acrylic paint brushes: ​amzn.to/3ZvJCdR

​​Light Skin Tone (craft paint): https://amzn.to/3RreTwK

Black Stabilo All Pencil: ​https://amzn.to/3Zwitb1
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​LOVE a LIVE Paint Along? Me Too!

I'm actually doing another LIVE paint along this Wednesday, 9/27. Here's what we'll be creating... a spooky lamp post!!
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This art event is open to the public, so if you've got an artsy friend you think might want to join us who isn't in the Mixed Media Society with you - feel free to pass this info along!

RSVP to join me LIVE on Facebook HERE (so you get a reminder from Facebook to join me when it's time).

RSVP to join me LIVE on YouTube HERE (so you get a reminder from YouTube to join me when it's time).

Need Another Halloween or Fall Project?

Did you know I've got an ENTIRE CLASSROOM dedicated to the holidays?! (Well mostly Halloween & Christmas because those are my faves!! LOL). Click on whatever looks most interesting to you and go gather your supplies!! 
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Not quite ready for Halloween, but starting to get in the mood for fall?!

I hear ya!! 

The first 4 projects below can be found in the "Hot Dog System" Classroom (b/c they use 4 supplies or fewer!).
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The fall fox above, can be found in the "Hamburger System" Classroom and is one of my all time favorites. Isn't he the cutest?!

Have FUN!!


​What's Coming Up?

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​New Member? 


​Let's help you get settled! 


❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️

​That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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How to Create GORGEOUS Light Skin Tones Use the Complexions Watercolor Set by Prima

6/9/2023

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Hi Mixed Media Society Club Member!! 

I hope you're having a Fab weekend! Ready to leave the world of painting with Tombows behind to move into watercolors? I ALWAYS love a good excuse to get my watercolors out and am super excited!! 

Here is the beauty we'll be creating today...
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I LOVE how she turned out, and hope you do too!
If you've been following me for a while, you likely already know that I kinda hate mixing my own skin tones in watercolor. And ever since I reviewed the Prima Complexions watercolor palette back in 2019 on YouTube - I've been using this set almost exclusively whenever I'm in the mood to create watercolor portraits. 

Some people love mixing their own skin tones, but I feel like it takes too long and there's too much guesswork involved. I'd much rather dip my brush into a color that already exists, and know with confidence what's going to appear on my paper EVERY TIME.  Hence, why I fell in love with the Complexions Watercolor Palette by Prima.
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Over the next few weeks, in the Skin Tones classroom, I'll show ya step-by-step how to use this palette to achieve beautiful skin tones in light, medium and dark just by using these 12 colors! 

If you're someone who LOVES mixing her own skin tones - hang tight, because I've got a plan FOR YOU! My Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon, is a fantastic watercolorist. And she love, love, LOVES mixing her own skin tones! Over the next few weeks, she will be joining me as a guest teacher in the Mixed Media Society to teach you her best tips and tricks for creating skin tones from scratch!  

By having lessons from both of us on this topic, you'll get to explore what YOU like best from these two, totally different perspectives! 

As I always, say, please don't feel pressured to go out and buy the supplies I'm using. Use whatever you have on hand. If you can swing ~$25 for the Complexions set, you might want to, especially if you feel like you're in the camp of preferring convenient skin tones right outta the pan :) 

Just remember Prima watercolors (any of their sets) are NOT lightfast or a fine-art supply. But for something that's "less" than a fine-art supply, the quality and price point can't be beat, in my opinion. 

Supplies

Mechanical Pencil 0.7 from this adorable new inexpensive set https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL

My long and skinny Swatching Journal https://amzn.to/3nWGvYT

Empty watercolor palette https://amzn.to/3pzhyDr

Complexion Set by Prima https://amzn.to/45upKdu

Arches 9" x 12" cold press watercolor paper https://amzn.to/47V3I50

Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order

For Super Affordable and awesome Creative Mark WATERCOLOR Brushes https://amzn.to/3gCZWRZ

Pentel Arts Sign Pen w/ Micro Brush https://amzn.to/3JhAjZ2

Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW

Assorted Watercolor Pencils in Blue, Black and Terra Cotta

Daniel Smith Carb Violet https://amzn.to/45NVKsH

And just for funsies... in the video, I mention there are some colors by Daniel Smith that I've also used on occasion (right outta the tube!) to depict skin tones. Here are those colors:

Verona Gold https://amzn.to/3C0w8u4

Yellow Gold https://amzn.to/3P3Gy4a

Italian Deep Ochre https://amzn.to/45MQCVD

Roasted French Ochre https://amzn.to/45FLS4i

Raw Sienna https://amzn.to/45xaXi8
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Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3KXKfqL

👉​Let's get started!
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Haven't Had Time to Art Lately?

The summer has been crazy for me too!! I get it!! There are TONS of beautiful projects in the Skin Tones Classroom just waiting for you!

We started off the summer by exploring how to create skin tones using acrylic paints and a wet-on-dry technique with these projects....
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Then we learned about watercolor markers (specifically, Tombows), and how these can create beautiful skin tones as well. 
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So many awesome choices, right?! I hope you have just as much fun with these as I did!! 

In the Mood for Something Else?


​Make sure you check out the Visual Index HERE.
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Whether the leaves are starting to turn in your part of the world, or it's hot as crap like it is in North Carolina  -  you can IMAGINE welcoming the impending season of fall and WILL the weather to change creatively!! The first 4 projects below can be found in the "Hot Dog System" Classroom (b/c they use 4 supplies or fewer!).
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The fall fox above, can be found in the "Hamburger System" Classroom.

As we get closer to Halloween, you KNOW I'll be sharing projects to get you in the mood for the creepy season and to help you deck the walls if that's something you love to do!! Keep your eyes peeled ....


​What Else is Comin' Up?​

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New Member?


​Let's help you get settled! 


❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️

​That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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Watercolor Markers That Create AMAZING Skin Tones BESIDES Tombows!

31/8/2023

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Hi Mixed Media Society Club Member!! 

I hope you're loving our LONG weekend (if ya live in the U.S.)!

​Over the last few weeks we've done A LOT of work with our Tombows.

I don't know about you - but I've TOTALLY loved that!!

Today I thought I'd wrap up this little unit by showing you a few OTHER watercolor marker brands that I use and love when I'm NOT reaching for my Tombows - and what other products you might want to grab if you live in a part of the world where Tombows aren't readily available.
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Some of the products featured in today's 15-minute, mini-lesson are products I use and love, and some I've never even tested before until today.

👉Come check out these fun products with me!! 
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​How is your Tombows "capstone" project going? I've seen quite a few of these floating around in the Facebook group and am loving it!! 
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This was NOT an easy project by any means!! I'm SO proud of your bravery for trying her, working through it and having the courage to share your work with the group. BRAVO!! 

👉If you haven't had a chance to do this lesson yet, click the button below to get started. 
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​Haven't Had Time for ANY Tombows Projects? 

Don't give it another thought! There is a TON of fun waiting for you in the Tombows section of the Skin Tones classroom whenever you're ready!! 
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​Mixed Media Society "Happy Hour"

I hope you were able to join the group for our monthly club "Happy Hour" (and NO - it's not about drinking- we just have a fun happy time art-ing or discussing artsy stuff for an hour)! 

In case you missed it in August - we went over Permanent vs. Water-Soluble art supplies, and specifically, what happens to BOTH between layers 3 and 5 of the Hamburger System. 

✨​​Catch the HAPPY HOUR Replay Here!
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👉Mark your calender to join us for the next one on Friday, 9/22!


​Wanna Know What Else is Coming Up? 

We're changing mediums this month and moving into the wonderful world of watercolors! I can't wait!!! If you don't have the Prima Complexion set of watercolors - I suggest you think about grabbing that to prepare for next few lessons (starting on 9/10), because I will be using it exclusively for skin tones. 

I LOVE this little palette because you can get SO many different skin tones right outta the pan! And they look beautiful!! No mixing needed :) The lazy girl in me LOVES that!! Over the next few weeks, I'll be teaching my lessons using this palette, while guest teacher Lucy Brydon will be teaching you how to mix your own skin tones from scratch! So cool :) 
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New Member?


​Let's help you get settled! 

❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️

​That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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My Zoe baby!!
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How to Paint a GORGEOUS Dark Skinned Woman Using Tombow Dual Brush Pens

16/8/2023

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Hey Mixed Media Society member! 

I hope all is FANTASTIC in your world and you're in the mood to play with your Tombow dual brush pens, because THIS is the week we finally get to work on our Tombows capstone project, and get to paint this dark-skinned woman together!! Isn't she stunning?! 
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This 1.5 hour project is really advanced and will give you the opportunity to FLEX all those Tombow skills you've been building up until this point. She was challenging for me, but I enjoyed EVERY MINUTE, and hope YOU do too:) 

Supplies:

Use what you have, this is what I used:
Black Carbon transfer paper: https://amzn.to/3ajeau0

Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14” https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj

Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil https://amzn.to/3OMntBT

Pentel Arts Sign Pen w/ Micro Brush https://amzn.to/3JhAjZ2

Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW

Tombow Skin Tone Set https://amzn.to/3CB6CNS
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I purchase my Tombows individually from Jerry's Artarama (they have loose stock) so you can check the Skin Tone Set and see which ones are included and which ones are not. Or purchase them individually.

If you can only afford a few, I'd get the following for this project:
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905
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899
Black
Supplies Continued...

​Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell 
and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order

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Skin Tone Colored Pencils (mine are random from a million different sets. I kinda hate colored pencils, but have come to not despise them when I use them on top of alcohol marker projects and Tombow projects like this one! If you don't have a colored pencil set, I like this one: https://amzn.to/3sjXonD)
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The face drawing reference photo for today's lesson is of course in the classroom, so make sure you grab that before you get started!
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​​✨LAST WEEK, I added 4 "Old School Round-up Lessons" ​to the Skin Tones classroom in case you were looking for related lessons to additional practice. There are two grayscale projects, and two in color. 
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​What Else is Happening in August?

Not much! This week's capstone project will most likely drag into next week so I don't want to overwhelm you with any new lessons on the 27th. Plus - if you're a "Wonder Bundler," you've got a new figure drawing lesson coming out next Sunday!

But after that ... I hope you're ready, because it's time to close the chapter on our Tombows for a bit, so we can start working with a NEW art supply to make beautiful skin tones - watercolors!

Can't wait!!
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NEW MEMBER? 


​Let's help you get settled!!


The last thing I want is for you to feel overwhelmed.

❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️

​That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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How to Create Beautiful Skin Tones in Acrylics + MORE Face Drawing Projects Using Tombow Dual Brush Pens!

10/8/2023

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Hey Mixed Media Society member! 

❤️️Watch this week's Newsletter hello video from ME!❤️

I hope you've been having a FANTASTIC summer :)

In case your summer has been SO awesome, that you've been traveling or haven't had time to see what lessons have been added to the Mixed Media Society yet, I'm here to help!
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This summer we've been hanging out in the Skin Tones classroom.

My goal here is to help you feel comfortable creating GORGEOUS skin tones using a wide variety of mixed-media art supplies. 

We started out in acrylics!
You'll find 3 projects in this classroom teaching you how to create
light, medium, and dark skin tones
 in just a little over an hour per lesson.
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Then we put together EVERYTHING we've learned
or one GRAND FINALE project!

Check this out...
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This lesson is a little on the long side (~2.5 hours) compared to what I usually do - but I think it was SO worth it, don't you??!!

What I've really been loving about these projects is seeing how many members are sharing their work in the Facebook group.

The growth in this group has been astounding!!
Just look at Robin's version of this lesson!!

She's killing it, and YOU can too!!
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If you're not in the mood to mess with your acrylics today,
and want to explore how to create beautiful skin tones using your Tombow dual brush pens, I've got SO much fun in store for you!!

First, I teach you about the properties in these markers,
​and how you can use them in 5 different ways. 
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Next, I show you exactly how to "paint" the girlie below using a variety of oranges in case you don't have the portrait skin tones set above!
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Next, there are two more Tombow painting projects
we can work on together in this classroom...​
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✨Last week I did a PRIVATE DEMO, just for you, about how to eliminate streaking in Tombows and showed ya which other mixed media art supplies play nicely with them. ​
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​If you've been following along with all
the new lessons this summer in the Mixed Media Society,

you may have fallen in love with your Tombows as much as I have!!

In case that's you...

✨THIS WEEK, I've added FOUR more oldies-but-goodies
Tombow projects to the classroom!

​There are two grayscale projects...
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And two Tombow projects in color! 
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​In Other Club News...


​​Last week we also had our very first
HAPPY HOUR Live (reformatted Office Hours)!

If you didn't get to join me, I'm hoping you can be there for the next one!

We went over Permanent vs. Water-Soluble art supplies,
and specifically, what happens to BOTH between
layers 3 and 5 of the Hamburger System.

✨​​Catch the HAPPY HOUR Replay Here!
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✨Not in the mood for Happy Hour Replay, Tombows or Acrylic Face Painting projects today? No problem! Scroll through the Mixed Media Society VISUAL INDEX to find something else to work on!! 
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​What Else is Happening in August?
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I can hardly wait for our CAPSTONE project next week!!

The painting lesson for this dark-skinned beauty
in Tombows is coming out NEXT week :)
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There are SOOOO many FUN projects in the Mixed Media Society!!

Are you a WATERCOLOR Lover,
or....
Someone who shies away from watercolor
because it feels too intimidating??


You're NOT gonna wanna miss the
amazing watercolor lessons coming up in September from me,
and guest artists Lucy Brydon and POLINA BRIGHT!!
(I know, and YES, I'm pinching myself that Polina's joining us!!)
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If you'd like to dive into watercolor for beginners BEFORE all the fun starts in September... here are a couple of options for ya!

✨Wondrous Watercolors Classroom in the Mixed Media Society- learn about supplies, swatching, how to paint simple whales, florals, faces, and more!

✨NEW VIDEO released on YouTube this week:


​NEW MEMBER?


​Let's help you get settled!!

The last thing I want is for you to feel overwhelmed.

❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️

​That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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NEW Mixed Media Society Member? Here's EVERYTHING Ya Need to Know!

10/8/2023

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Hey *NEW* Mixed Media Society member!!

​I'm SO excited to have you in the club with us :) 
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The last thing I want is for you to feel overwhelmed about a single thing, unsure about what you get in your membership, or HOW to get it!

Let's get ya settled. 

❤️Check Out My NEW MEMBERS Classroom❤️

​You'll find EVERYTHING here including:
  • ​Logging in from a computer/laptop or iPad
  • Getting Started with Supplies
  • Accessing the 6 FREE eBooks that Come with Your Membership!
  • Our Magical Team
  • How to Share Your Work on Facebook
  • How to Share Your Work or Comments at Awesome Art School
  • My Journey as an Artist
  • How to MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF to Art
  • Official Club Tour!


​How to Find Your Lessons

When you're ready to start your lessons, ​there are
 couple of ways to get started....

👉How to Log In to Awesome Art School & How to Change Your Password (Watch this video for a refresher)

👉Pick a Project from the VISUAL INDEX​
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In addition to ALL the resources I embed directly into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, did you know that I have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members?!

​Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Mixed Media Society classrooms themselves :)
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​Answers to Common Questions


❤️HOW to KEEP TRACK of WHERE I AM in My LESSONS:
 Print a FREE Mixed Media Society Navigation Sheet
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to remember where you are and HOW you got there :)​
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❤️OR - Check out my NEW Lesson Tracker Book on Amazon. It's a small 6x9 filled with simple little 2-page spreads where you can track everything from your mood BEFORE you start art-ing vs. after, which lesson you're on that day, how many videos you've watched, and how to get back to that classroom tomorrow if you want to. If a physical book feels like a helpful tool for you- grab yours here! ​

❤️TOTAL MIXED MEDIA ART BEGINNER? Join me here.

❤️NOT A MIXED MEDIA BEGINNER 
& want a FUN project to work on?
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 Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!
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How to Ask for Help

Help for whatever you need is just an email away!

Here is my Magical Team.

Feel free to reach out to any of us at any time:)
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​How to Take Advantage of MORE

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​​❤️ Use my 20% Off Code in Karen's Etsy Shop for Swag
 
❤️Download my FREE Mixed Media Society DAILY PLANNER page!

❤️How to Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library!
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❤️Post my #MixedMediaSociety artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway! 

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Which Mixed Media Art Supplies Play Nicely with Tombow Dual Brush Pens & Eliminate Streaking?

3/8/2023

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Hey Mixed Media Society member!! I'm SO excited you're here!! 

❤️️Watch this week's Newsletter Hello Video from ME!!

If you've been following along with new lessons lately, you know we've been playing around A LOT with Tombow Dual Brush Pens in the Skin Tones Classroom! I don't know about you, but I've totally been loving more time with my Tombows! 
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👉Last week I released the 1-Hour lesson above and hope you enjoyed her! If you haven't had a chance to do this one yet, don't worry about it!! You are NOT behind. She will be right here waiting for you whenever you get around to it :) And... just so you know you get to use pretty much all the Tombows in the pack with this project!! Love it when that happens :) 

👉This week, instead of doing a demo on YouTube with tips about how to eliminate streaking in Tombows, and which mixed media art supplies play nicely with them, I'm doing a PRIVATE video and only sharing this info with YOU!!  Enjoy!!
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First Club Happy Hour!


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If you didn't join me this past Friday for our first Happy Hour (reformatted Office Hours),  I'm hoping you can join us for the next one!! 
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Catch the replay here.
We went over Permanent vs. Water-Soluble art supplies, and specifically what happens to BOTH between layers 3 and 5.

​We also discussed different ways to PREVENT smearing. I also did a live demo to test how Pan Pastels, Gelatos and Pentel Pocket brush pen reacted in the Hamburger system.

So fun!!!
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👉Need the link to your FREE eBook version of The Hamburger System for your own practice at home? 

Here ya go! (how much does it rock being a club member?!)

​I LOVE FREE STUFF & GIVING IT AWAY!!
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👉Not in the mood for Happy Hour Replay or Tombow demo today? No problem! Scroll through the Mixed Media Society VISUAL INDEX to find something else to work on!! ​
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Membership Comin' Up for Renewal?


​I've got GREAT NEWS for you!!
Every time you RENEW, you get SWAG, 
ESPECIALLY if YOU'RE AN ANNUAL MEMBER,
because that's just how I roll :) Check it out...
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What Else is Happening in August?!
​​As I shared last week, during the month of August, we'll continue our skin tone studies, but transition over to watercolor!!

You'll be receiving lessons from me, of course, but we also have not one, but TWO stellar watercolorists who will be guest teaching!!

Drumroll please...
The Celtic Collective's very own Lucy Brydon

and someone I've been fan-girling over FOR YEARS...
Polina Bright!! 

​Yes the same Polina Bright who makes the watercolor brushes I use exclusively now! (By the way, if you want to grab one for yourself, enter the code KARENCAMPBELL and get 10% off your order!
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Do be patient with delivery time because these gorgeous watercolor brushes ship from Australia. Trust me -they're SO worth the wait!!)
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​NEW MEMBER? Start Here!​
​Let's help you get settled!!

The last thing I want is for you to feel overwhelmed.

▶️Video from this week's members-only email newsletter▶️

❤️WATCH MY CLUB WELCOME VIDEO❤️

In addition to ALL the resources I embed directly into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, did you know that I have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members?!

​Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Mixed Media Society classrooms themselves :)
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Here are some quick resources in case you need them:
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❤️HOW to KEEP TRACK of WHERE I AM in My LESSONS: Print a FREE Mixed Media Society Navigation Sheet to remember where you are and HOW you got there :)

❤️TOTAL MIXED MEDIA ART BEGINNER? Join me here.

❤️NOT A MIXED MEDIA BEGINNER & want a FUN project to work on? Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!

❤️WANNA POST YOUR WORK in the Facebook Group but don't know how? This one's for you!

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​Take Advantage of MORE Membership Perks!

​❤️ Use my 20% Off Code in Karen's Etsy Shop for Swag
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❤️ Download any of my 6 FREE ebooks! Links are right under the calendar on this page:)
 
❤️Download my FREE Mixed Media Society DAILY PLANNER page!

❤️How to Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library!
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❤️Post my #MixedMediaSociety artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway! 

That's it for this week!!
Happy Art-ing, and reach out to me anytime:

Karen@AwesomeArtSchool.com
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Create GORGEOUS Skin Tones Using Tombow Dual Brush Pens with Me in the Mixed Media Society!

23/7/2023

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Hey!! I'm SO excited to bring you your VERY FIRST Mixed Media Society members-only blog article!

My goal with the members-only blog is to help you stay up to date on what's happening inside your mixed media art club membership so you can make the most of it and have THE BEST TIME!

​Because let's be honest, that's WHY we're here, right?! To have FUN with our art?! 
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All links are affiliate and are for U.S. residents - always use what you have on hand!
If you've been following along weekly in the club, we are currently working in the Skin Tones Classroom and learning about how to use Tombows to create gorgeous skin tones in our mixed media portraits.

Last week I showed you how to create the girl above and how to add GESSO to your Tombows to aid with blending and eliminate streaking. Pretty cool trick, right?!


👉If you haven't had a chance to do this 1-Hour lesson yet, click here to get started. 

👉If you don't already have a set of Tombows in your art supply stash, you can add a pretty cheap starter pack of 10 skin tones ​from Amazon for $17, or run over to your local art store.
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One of the MAIN reasons artists (even FINE ARTISTS!) reach for Tombows is because of their afforable price point ​and because they offer SOOOOOO many freaking colors!! They're really an artist's dream :) 
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👉If you have a little more to spend and haven't picked up a set for yourself yet, or have tried smaller sets and want to invest in a bigger rainbow, you can grab a giant pack of 96 on Amazon for $137.

This week, I'm releasing a *NEW LESSON* in this Skin Tones Classroom and can't wait to share her with you!! ​
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👉Click here to enjoy the above 1-Hour lesson & get started!! 

Think these lessons look cool, but you're not sure if this classroom is right for you? I hear ya! Check out this video to see if you'll feel comfortable here. 
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👉Not feeling it with these Tombow lessons? But you don't know what you're in the mood to work on? No problem! Scroll through the Mixed Media Society VISUAL INDEX to find something else to work on!! 
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Wanna Know What's Comin' Up?

I hear ya!!
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​You are NOT gonna want to miss a moment of August!!
We'll continue our skin tone studies, but transition over to watercolor. In addition to lessons from me, you'll also be hearing from Lucy Brydon - my Scottish bestie who is a gorgeous watercolorist and co-teaches with me in the Celtic Collective! 

I HAVE A GIANT SURPRISE for you...
I've been fan-girling over Polina Bright FOR YEARS
and ONLY use her amazing watercolor brushes! (Enter code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% on your order. Be patient with shipping- they come from Australia but are SOOO Worth it!)

I CANNOT be more excited because Polina is ALSO bringing US watercolor lessons on skin tones next month as well!!

​ know- I can barely contain myself :) STAY TUNED!!
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NEW MEMBER? Start Here!​


​Let's help you get settled!!

The last thing I want is for you to feel overwhelmed.

▶️Video from this week's members-only email newsletter▶️

❤️WATCH MY CLUB WELCOME VIDEO❤️

In addition to ALL the resources I embed directly into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, did you know that I have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members?!

​Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Mixed Media Society classrooms themselves :)
Picture
Here are some quick resources in case you need them:
​
❤️HOW to KEEP TRACK of WHERE I AM in My LESSONS: Print a FREE Mixed Media Society Navigation Sheet to remember where you are and HOW you got there :)

❤️TOTAL MIXED MEDIA ART BEGINNER? Join me here.

❤️NOT A MIXED MEDIA BEGINNER & want a FUN project to work on? Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!

❤️WANNA POST YOUR WORK in the Facebook Group but don't know how? This one's for you!

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Take Advantage of MORE Membership Perks!


​❤️ Use my 20% Off Code in Karen's Etsy Shop for Swag
​
❤️ Download any of my 6 FREE ebooks! Links are right under the calendar on this page:)
 

❤️Download my FREE Mixed Media Society DAILY PLANNER page!

❤️How to Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library!
​
❤️Post my #MixedMediaSociety artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway! 

​I hope this helps!! Let me know if you need anything else.
Feel free to reach out to me at Karen@AwesomeArtSchool.com.
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​See you inside the club :) 
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