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Can you believe it's December, Mixed Media Society member?! It's shocking to me how fast time goes anymore. It just keeps flyin'! Today I've got a new project for you that I think you're gonna love. We're creating a beautiful Menorah in acrylics and fountain pen inks just in time for Hannukah.  *All product links are affiliate & for U.S. residents only.* To help me out with the drawing portion of this project, I used this awesome chandelier stencil that I've had sitting around FOR YEARS! I know you likely won't have one of these, so I did a little quick Amazon research to see what I could find that might be similar and found tons of options. As always, use whatever supplies you love and have on hand. This is what I used... Supplies4 Links to stencil ideas like my chandelier stencil: https://amzn.to/3Ria5bt https://amzn.to/40Zf0Cd https://amzn.to/40Vhm56 https://amzn.to/3RiPvc7 12" x 16" Stonehenge Cold Pressed Watercolor Block https://amzn.to/3xykJQV Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Mop 3 and Round 0 https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order Masking Fluid Paint Brush Set https://amzn.to/3bSMCsP Frisket Watercolor Kit https://amzn.to/3wundiw Tombow Mono Eraser https://amzn.to/3Ov36ds Waterman inspired blue ink https://amzn.to/3Re0Jyp Posca (or Sharpie or other brand) Gold Paint Pen https://amzn.to/46tasFD Spectrum Noir metallic paint markers https://amzn.to/3GklSRu Verona Gold Watercolor by Daniel Smith yellow https://amzn.to/3OMsSeD QoR Yellow for Candle flame https://amzn.to/3GkTL4C Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23 Sakura Belly Roll 1.0 big nib https://amzn.to/3SQ2inE Here's a super affordable spray sealer you'll need for the Ink to keep it in place so you can paint over it: https://amzn.to/3SZFtxR 👉Ready to get started on this 1-Hour Lesson? Me too! 
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Just Wanna Watch Something Artsy?
Sometimes, that's all I'm up for too!! I just opened up a new classroom for you called Artist Interviews. If you haven't checked this out yet, there are six, 1-hour interviews you can just kick back and watch to get some inspiration from other artists in the community. I always love to chat with other artists to learn about their favorite art supplies, techniques, etc. I find it super inspiring and hope you do too!!
What's Coming Up Next?
There is SO much more in store for you throughout the month with our upcoming Happy Hour paint-along December 15th, and a brand new Santa lesson coming out just in time for Christmas :)
You know I'm not great at keeping secrets!! I had to show ya!!
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Hey Mixed Media Society Member!
I hope you've been having a FAB week :) I'm super excited to introduce you to a brand new classroom this week that's FILLED with Artist Interviews!
I hope you've been having a FAB week :) I'm super excited to introduce you to a brand new classroom this week that's FILLED with Artist Interviews!
I've already got SIX artist interviews ready and waiting for you to enjoy!
Each interview is about an hour long and gives each artist the opportunity to share about her favorite art supplies, the techniques she enjoys using and more like how to balance art and mom life (NO EASY TASK my friend!!).
Haven't Had Time to Art Lately?
That's ok! Life happens, and it can be hard for all of us to set aside some precious "me-time" to art. Just remember, you can stop and start a lesson as many times as you want to need to. You NEVER have to complete an entire lesson in one sitting. Take as much time as you need to go at your own pace. There's no race to get through ANYTHING.
If you've been away for a bit, here's what we've been up to lately...
If you've been away for a bit, here's what we've been up to lately...
Thanksgiving Art-Along on Canvas
We had the best time creating this Gather Canvas just in time to hang before Thanksgiving dinner :) In case you've missed it - the old "office hours" zoom call format has changed, and morfed into an art-along, which is WAY more fun for members and for me! If you'd like to do this project, it's super simple and fun and can totally hang in your kitchen or dining room year-round.
Mastering Skin Tones in Various Mediums
Throughout the summer and early fall, we've done some really amazing projects in various mediums from acrylics to Tombows and watercolors - experimenting with techniques to create beautiful light, medium and dark skin tones. The student growth I've seen coming out of these lessons has been amazing. I'm SO proud of everyone who has participated. If you haven't had time to do these yet, this might be a great place for you to find some lesson inspo!!
Throughout the summer and early fall, we've done some really amazing projects in various mediums from acrylics to Tombows and watercolors - experimenting with techniques to create beautiful light, medium and dark skin tones. The student growth I've seen coming out of these lessons has been amazing. I'm SO proud of everyone who has participated. If you haven't had time to do these yet, this might be a great place for you to find some lesson inspo!!
What's Comin' Up Next?
If you love the holidays as much as I do - you're in for a TREAT, my friend! December is jam-packed for the Mixed Media Society :) We've got TONS of new lessons coming out, starting on December 7th for Hanukkah. Stay tuned for deets in your inbox or pop back here for links to all upcoming lessons!
So much fun in store, am I right?!
Have a wonderful week my artsy friend. I'll be in touch soon.😘
Have a wonderful week my artsy friend. I'll be in touch soon.😘
In case you missed our most recent Happy Hour LIVE art-along, it was SO much fun. We created GATHER canvases to hang on the wall just in time for Thanksgiving! If you're seeing this post and it's nowhere near Thanksgiving time - you can STILL try this project at home because it's a beautiful piece to hang in your kitchen or dining room year round :)
Sheet Music Art Projects
Did you get a chance to work on the watercolor scarecrow painting lesson released last week?
I'm obsessed with using sheet music to create mixed media art! Sometimes, it's my substrate and what I want to create right on top of using the techniques shown in this lesson, other times, I love ripping it into collage pieces!
Dictionary pages, phone book pages, and old book pages of any kind are amazing for art-ing too! BONUS if any of these old book pages have a scripty old-timey font, or if they're written in another language. These features add SO much sophistication to your work.
Here are a number of related sheet music art projects just ready and waiting for you in the Mixed Media Society.
Dictionary pages, phone book pages, and old book pages of any kind are amazing for art-ing too! BONUS if any of these old book pages have a scripty old-timey font, or if they're written in another language. These features add SO much sophistication to your work.
Here are a number of related sheet music art projects just ready and waiting for you in the Mixed Media Society.
SIMPLY CLICK on the PROJECT
You Want to Work on!
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What's Coming Up?
Next weekend I'm opening up a new classroom for you to hold ALL the fun artist interviews I've completed to date! I plan to do lots more of these over time, so this classroom will become a great resource for you to learn about other artists and their favorite techniques:)
Happy Art-ing!!
Hey Mixed media Society Member!
I hope you’re having a fab week :) I can’t wait to share a NEW FALL mixed media art project with you! I decided it was time to put our skin tone paintings on hold for a bit, so we could truly embrace the season.
I hope you’re having a fab week :) I can’t wait to share a NEW FALL mixed media art project with you! I decided it was time to put our skin tone paintings on hold for a bit, so we could truly embrace the season.
There’s something so fall about a scarecrow isn’t there?
I thought you'd just love creating this watercolor scarecrow painting with me!
I thought you'd just love creating this watercolor scarecrow painting with me!
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Isn't he adorable?!
I painted him on top of sheet music to mix things up a little. I actually have a book of sheet music that I picked up at my local thrift shop specifically to art in. I’ve upcycled this into an altered book art journal. If you don’t have something like this - don’t worry about it. You can take a field trip yourself to grab your own used book of sheet music, or you can skip it entirely and just work on watercolor paper.
I painted him on top of sheet music to mix things up a little. I actually have a book of sheet music that I picked up at my local thrift shop specifically to art in. I’ve upcycled this into an altered book art journal. If you don’t have something like this - don’t worry about it. You can take a field trip yourself to grab your own used book of sheet music, or you can skip it entirely and just work on watercolor paper.
Because sheet music isn’t printed on watercolor paper, and we’ll be using watersoluble art supplies on top, we need to prep our paper with watercolor ground. If you’re not sure how to use watercolor ground - I go over this in-depth in our lesson.
I used my Winsor & Newton watercolor markers to create my scarecrow. You could also use Tombows, straight watercolor, or watercolor pencils. It’s totally up to you.
Here’s everything else I used…
Supplies
Watercolor Ground by Daniel Smith https://amzn.to/3uciOUn
Absorbent Ground by Golden https://amzn.to/3SvbflO
3 Watercolor pencils in shades of Orange/Brown (mine by Stabilo)
The following watercolor markers by Winsor-Newton https://amzn.to/475bEAa:
Gamboge
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Orange Hue
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Red
Burnt Umber
Alizarin Crimson Hue
The following watercolor markers by Faber-Castell https://amzn.to/473nzy7:
Dark Chrome Yellow
Green Gold (does NOT look at all green, looks like Yellow Ochre)
Permanent Green Olive
The following watercolor markers by Uni-Posca https://amzn.to/3sgqTqP:
Peach
Brown
White
Black
Watercolor Brush No. 1 by Polina Bright
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
👉Ready to Make Your Own Scarecrow? Let’s do it!
Want More Fall Projects?
These are also in the Holiday Classroom!
The fall fox project below uses old phone book pages collaged into the background!
The fall fox project below uses old phone book pages collaged into the background!
Love Working on Sheet Music?
Me tooooooo! Now that you know how to work on TOP of sheet music, you can create all kinds of projects in your own little altered book art journal.
You Might Also Love…
Using scraps of sheet music, pieces of old book pages (bonus if they’re in another language or cool, old-timey font!!), dictionary pages, or even old phone book pages as collage material! It’s SO fun!!
CLICK ON the project below that interests you most to get transported straight to the lesson over at Awesome Art School!
You Might Also Love…
Using scraps of sheet music, pieces of old book pages (bonus if they’re in another language or cool, old-timey font!!), dictionary pages, or even old phone book pages as collage material! It’s SO fun!!
CLICK ON the project below that interests you most to get transported straight to the lesson over at Awesome Art School!
Prefer to Work on a Recent Lesson
You Haven't Had Time For Yet?
Great idea! Tons of fun watercolor portraits were recently released in the Skin Tones Classroom and are just waiting for you to enjoy them! Just after the holidays, these lessons will be wrapped up with our final two dark skin tone paintings.
What Else is Comin' Up?
👉Stay Tuned for details on our Happy Hour LIVE next Friday, 11/17.
It’s gonna be SO much fun!! We’re going to create a canvas you can hang up before Thanksgiving that says GATHER! I can’t wait!
You can use any canvas you’d like, but I thought a giant oval would be fun! Here’s what I’ll be using, in case you’d like to get it ordered ahead of time :)
It’s gonna be SO much fun!! We’re going to create a canvas you can hang up before Thanksgiving that says GATHER! I can’t wait!
You can use any canvas you’d like, but I thought a giant oval would be fun! Here’s what I’ll be using, in case you’d like to get it ordered ahead of time :)
That’s it for now! I hope you have a wonderful week, and I can’t wait to see ya on Friday!
How to Mix Your Own MEDIUM Skin Tones to Create a Watercolor Portrait with Lucy Brydon Artist
27/10/2023
Hey Mixed Media Society member!!
We're SO excited you're here. Are you ready to get your art on?!
Today, we're adding to our stockpile of lessons on how to create gorgeous skin tones in various mediums.
Your new lesson is from the lovely and talented Lucy Brydon. She's the master at mixing her own skin tones and watercolor in general, so get ready!
I've gotta show you a little peek into last week's art retreat when Lucy was teaching our guests at Lickleyhead Castle how to achieve this shiney 1800s hairstyle....
We're SO excited you're here. Are you ready to get your art on?!
Today, we're adding to our stockpile of lessons on how to create gorgeous skin tones in various mediums.
Your new lesson is from the lovely and talented Lucy Brydon. She's the master at mixing her own skin tones and watercolor in general, so get ready!
I've gotta show you a little peek into last week's art retreat when Lucy was teaching our guests at Lickleyhead Castle how to achieve this shiney 1800s hairstyle....
Here is the castle portrait we were attempting to replicate for our watercolor lesson. So beautiful, isn't it?!
👉Today's NEW lesson for the Mixed Media Society is just as awesome, and I can't wait for you to dig in :)
You'll find a whopping 10-page PDF in the classroom for you with photos of Lucy's work-in-progress photos throughout her painting process. These can be SO helpful to break things down and understand step-by-step what to focus on when.
As always, use whatever art supplies you have on hand and love, here's what Lucy used...
You'll find a whopping 10-page PDF in the classroom for you with photos of Lucy's work-in-progress photos throughout her painting process. These can be SO helpful to break things down and understand step-by-step what to focus on when.
As always, use whatever art supplies you have on hand and love, here's what Lucy used...
Supplies
- Watercolor paper - 300 gsm https://amzn.to/3KW4yF9
- pencil https://amzn.to/3YvQIyO
- eraser https://amzn.to/3qnR6CM
- selection of watercolor brushes (I use the Polina Bright set but just use what you have)
- Watercolors in the following colors: (Please note you can substitute for similar colors!)
- Yellow ochre (or a similar such as naples yellow)
- Alizarin crimson https://amzn.to/45vBhZu
- Lemon yellow https://amzn.to/3QYrdED
- burnt umber https://amzn.to/3DT2MRb
- cerulean blue https://amzn.to/3KLfhBZ
- Jaynes grey https://amzn.to/457cpI0
- potters pink https://amzn.to/3P1slWE
- caput mortem violet https://amzn.to/3QEFgig
- sepia / raw umber https://amzn.to/44k24Hu
- Neutral tint or black https://amzn.to/3QBlHYc
- Perylene violet https://amzn.to/47zxDzx
- goethite https://amzn.to/3qoJtfu
- You might also want to use some Ph Martin Bleed proof white for highlights: https://amzn.to/45iq7Y0
Let's get started!!
Haven't Had Time to Art Lately?
It happens!! Remember, you DON'T have to spend forever on a lesson and do it all in one sitting, ok? Maybe you want to only do the drawing portion toinght, and don't have time to watercolor until sometime next week. So what?! That's FINE. Keep the process enjoyable and go at your own beautiful pace.
And in case you're new here... we've been organizing your lessons on the blog by LESSON LENGTH since July to help you find quick lessons that might fit better into your daily life here and there.
If you've only got 15 minutes or so to spare, grab a 15-minute lesson! If you have an hour or more, choose one of the longer lessons!
And in case you're new here... we've been organizing your lessons on the blog by LESSON LENGTH since July to help you find quick lessons that might fit better into your daily life here and there.
If you've only got 15 minutes or so to spare, grab a 15-minute lesson! If you have an hour or more, choose one of the longer lessons!
Just remember nothing has to be done in one sitting.
Want to try the skin tone watercolor lessons Lucy and I recently released? So far we've done light and medium skin tones...
Want to try the skin tone watercolor lessons Lucy and I recently released? So far we've done light and medium skin tones...
Head over to the Latest Lessons Classroom to try any one of these!
Wanna Paint Something Else?
You've come the right place! There is SO much variety in the Mixed Media Society to choose from. Head over to the Visual Index right here on my website and just scroll until you find the perfect project for today's mood! Then click on it, grab your supplies, and have a BLAST!!
What's Coming Up?
👉JOIN Lucy & I Tuesday 10/31 for a LIVE HALLOWEEN
Draw along @ 2pm on YouTube!
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO JOIN.
Then, you've got one quick step & you'll get REMINDED by YouTube to join us when it's time!
👉In November, we'll wrap up our watercolor skin tones unit with projects dedicated to exploring DARK skin tones- my way (straight outta the palette), and Lucy's way - mixed from scratch!
Here's a peek at Lucy's dark skinned girl...
Here's a peek at Lucy's dark skinned girl...
New Member?
Let's help you get settled!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
How to Watercolor a MEDIUM Skin Toned Portrait Using the Prima Complexions Watercolor Palette
13/10/2023
Hey Mixed Media Society Member!
I hope you've been having a blast with Lucy's recent lesson on how to mix your own skin tones to create a stunning Scottish Lass, with freckles, no less!!
I'm LOVING seeing so many of these floating around in the Facebook group. They're just gorgeous!!
I hope you've been having a blast with Lucy's recent lesson on how to mix your own skin tones to create a stunning Scottish Lass, with freckles, no less!!
I'm LOVING seeing so many of these floating around in the Facebook group. They're just gorgeous!!
So tell me, what do YOU think about the whole process of mixing your own skin tones vs. using colors straight outta the palette?
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There's no wrong answer... it's just personal preference. Make sure you scroll down and leave me a note in the comments. I'm just SO curious!!
Anyhooooo... let's get on to TODAY's lesson, shall we?
Today, we're back to the Complexions set by Prima. I HOPE you love this set as much as me, and if you have something you like better- that's awesome, please use it!!
Today, we're back to the Complexions set by Prima. I HOPE you love this set as much as me, and if you have something you like better- that's awesome, please use it!!
As I mentioned, we're back to the Prima Complexions watercolor set for this project, if you have it. And by all means, if you LOVED mixing your own skin tones with Lucy - PLEASE do that again in this lesson if you're feeling called to do so.
Use whatever you have and love, here are the supplies I used...
Use whatever you have and love, here are the supplies I used...
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 Prussian Blue (hair) https://amzn.to/3RuANiO
Green Apatite Genuine (leaves and eyes) https://amzn.to/3ZoYTgA
Green Gold (leaves and eyes) https://amzn.to/3t7Vab3
Rose of Ultramarine (moth and lips and berries) https://amzn.to/3PMaAuz
Ready to get this just over an hour lesson started?
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 Prussian Blue (hair) https://amzn.to/3RuANiO
Green Apatite Genuine (leaves and eyes) https://amzn.to/3ZoYTgA
Green Gold (leaves and eyes) https://amzn.to/3t7Vab3
Rose of Ultramarine (moth and lips and berries) https://amzn.to/3PMaAuz
Ready to get this just over an hour lesson started?
Haven't Had Time for Lessons Lately?
It's ok! Don't sweat it. Remember, your race, YOUR pace! You're doing this for fun and the joy of creating art and enjoying that whole process, right? The lessons are just sitting here ready and waiting for you whenever you have the time.
Here's a quick glimpse of the two latest projects that have been released in the skin tones classroom. The lesson on the left is from my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon (who co-hosts the Celtic Collective with me!), and the one on the right is from me.
While the lessons may look similar - light skinned watercolor portraits - they're very different. Not only are they presented by two totally different teachers, Lucy shares her "mix your own" approach to watercoloring skin tones, while I share my "straight outta the palette" approach!
Here's a quick glimpse of the two latest projects that have been released in the skin tones classroom. The lesson on the left is from my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon (who co-hosts the Celtic Collective with me!), and the one on the right is from me.
While the lessons may look similar - light skinned watercolor portraits - they're very different. Not only are they presented by two totally different teachers, Lucy shares her "mix your own" approach to watercoloring skin tones, while I share my "straight outta the palette" approach!
Both are SUPER fun and so worth your time. Even if you're a baby beginner you can try my lesson (right). You can try Lucy's too, but it might feel easier for you to grab the Prima Complexions watercolor palette so we're using the same supplies and follow my lesson first before switching over to Lucy's. Just my advice :)
You can find BOTH lessons in the Latest Lessons Classroom.
You can find BOTH lessons in the Latest Lessons Classroom.
In the Mood for Something Else?
I hear ya!! There is SO much to explore in the Mixed Media Society :)
Feel free to scroll through the Visual Index to see what looks most fun to you and click on that project to get started!
Feel free to scroll through the Visual Index to see what looks most fun to you and click on that project to get started!
If you're a FALL person, you might love playing around the fall projects like these...
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!!
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!!
What Else is Comin' Up?
In 2 weeks we'll get another Lucy lesson on how to mix your own skin tones to create a Medium skin-toned watercolor portrait.
Then be sure to mark your calendar because on HALLOWEEN, Lucy and I will be doing a LIVE art along together!! Stay tuned for details :)
New Member?
Let's help you get settled!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
Hey Mixed Media Society member!! If you've never "met" my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon - today, you're in for a HUGE treat!!
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.
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).
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).
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!
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...
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!!
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!!
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.
I can barely believe it, but this gorgeous lesson with all these fantabulous colors is also LESS than 1 hour long.
Enjoy!!
See why I'm lazy?! LOL.
I can barely believe it, but this gorgeous lesson with all these fantabulous colors is also LESS than 1 hour long.
Enjoy!!
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...
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!!
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!
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!
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...
?If you're a FALL person, you might love playing around with fall projects like these...
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!!
?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.
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)...
And from Lucy, below...
So beautiful!!
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:)
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:)
New Member?
Let's help you get settled!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
Hey Mixed Media Society member!
Know what I LOVE?! This...
Know what I LOVE?! This...
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!!❤️️
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!
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!!❤️️
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!
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 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
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
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!!
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).
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!!
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!).
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!).
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!!
Have FUN!!
What's Coming Up?
New Member?
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That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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...
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...
*All product links are affiliate and for U.S. residents only.*
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.
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.
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.
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
Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3KXKfqL
👉Let's get started!
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
Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3KXKfqL
👉Let's get started!
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....
We started off the summer by exploring how to create skin tones using acrylic paints and a wet-on-dry technique with these projects....
Then we learned about watercolor markers (specifically, Tombows), and how these can create beautiful skin tones as well.
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.
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!).
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 ....
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?
New Member?
Let's help you get settled!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
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.
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.
*All product links are affiliate and for U.S. residents only.*
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!!
👉Come check out these fun products with me!!
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!!
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.
👉If you haven't had a chance to do this lesson yet, click the button below to get started.
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!!
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!
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!
👉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 :)
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 :)
New Member?
Let's help you get settled!
❤️️Here's EVERYTHING You Need to know :)❤️️
That's it for this week!! Happy Art-ing!!
My Zoe baby!!
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