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Appreciate you watching--thanks Cheryl!

Thanks Cheryl!

Oh Cheryl, I believe most of us have a tendency to overthink which basically (in my opinion) translates to a desire for perfection or fear of making a mistake. I really am no different and constantly need to tell myself, "it is only paper, it is only paint, give it a try, etc". I am so glad that you are going to give the 4X4's a try--they are really fun and easy to make. Thanks so much for watching, subscribing, and letting me know your thoughts--it is very encouraging to me.

This is so awesome Jill! I am so glad you gave it a try--thanks for letting me know.

That makes me so happy! That is such a good reminder for all of us that our art should be more about what we really love to make. It is so easy to get trapped into colors and subjects that other people understand or like. Thanks for watching and sharing!

Thanks Diane--sounds like we enjoy similar color palettes!

I love that Diane! It is so interesting how we can look at the same thing and see something different.

That is a great idea Elizabeth! Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks for that suggestion Elizabeth!

Thanks! I agree there is something very satisfying about that!

Thanks Angelina!

Thanks for those suggestions Cheryl! I appreciate you watching and letting me know.

That means so much--thanks!

I agree Elizabeth, there are endless possibilities once you get started.

Thanks Lisa! Unfortunately, I can't take credit for the bracelets I wear as that is something I don't make. I imagine jewelry-making is fun and I especially love the idea of using your art in the jewelry you make--nice to use up all the small bits.

Oh Linda, I hope you try something similar on a large canvas--that's a great idea!

Thanks so much Lyn! I hope you are inspired to try it yourself.

Thanks Jill! I agree texture is always a good idea!

I'm so glad you liked this Lyn--thanks for watching!

Thanks so much Patricia! I hope you are inspired to give it a try.

Thanks Linda! I hope you give it a try.

Such a great idea! I do hope you take the idea and "sail" with it!

Thanks Maria! You are always so encouraging!

I am so glad you found this video helpful. In my experience as a mixed media artist (with no formal training!) I say you can use your paints however you like--thin over thick seems fine. What I would suggest is experimenting to see what you like--how much texture you want, etc. I wouldn't rush out to buy a bunch of new paints as the Liquitex Basics is perfectly fine. I am a big fan of using what you have rather than just buying for the sake of having something new. That being said, if you want to try the heavy body paint I would choose one or two colors to try and see how you like them. Thanks so much for watching!

Oh Sharon, you are a bright light in my day! Thanks for making me feel like a rock star! I hope you give it a try.

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and letting me know.

I like that too!

You can do it Loulou!! Just close your eyes and swipe the paint!!

@@pamhemmerling I will try it Pam, promised 😀

@@louloufabrique Let me know!!

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm! I appreciate you watching and letting me know.

We are definitely kindreds, Doreen--seems like we use so many of the same materials. I have made marks on the sewing paper tissue mainly using black paint--now I just need to remember where I put it!!

Isn't that sewing pattern tissue the best?! The patina is perfect!

Thanks Maria! Sometimes you just need to go for it!

Oh Gabby, you made my day! Thanks for your kind words!

I think that is the beauty of an art journal--to explore and try things without the pressure to make a perfect piece of art. Thanks for watching!

It was probably Bone Black--I think Liquitex & Golden both make it.

I am so glad to hear that Gwynned! I make that birthday cake for most of my birthday cards too!

You made my day! Thanks for that!

I love how we all see things differently--makes me happy! Thanks, Pat for watching and your kind words!

I am so glad to hear that you are giving this a try. The results can be so fun! Thanks for your kind words--I don't really consider myself a teacher but rather just sharing what I know--but maybe that's what a teacher is! Thanks for watching and letting me know.

I hope you do give it a try--you never know what might happen!

Yes, definitely a good way to warm up. Thanks for that suggestion Jane!

Oh Denise, I appreciate you saying that--thanks! I guess it just shows that you never know what might happen once you get started.

Thanks for letting me know Gabby! Hope you are finding inspiration to be creative.

Oh, I am so glad to hear that Sara! Sometimes all we need is a boost to get ourselves creating and we are on our way.

Thanks Dagmar--I'm glad you found it helpful!

Hi Lisa, I'm just wondering how you prepared your vintage book before using it.....did you tear pages out? did you glue pages together to make it sturdier? That is what I do to prepare my vintage books before using them to make art. I generally work on both sides at the same time and the book typically lays fairly flat. I occasionally use binder clips or bull clips to help it lay flat. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

@@pamhemmerling Thank you for replying to me. I didn't rip them out yet as when I opened the book it did not lay flat so, I was thinking that it would not. But you seem to have success with ripping them out and then glueing the pages together. I am going to work on this. I hope you make another video showing us that book. Be well! ♥

@@lisarosemcpherson944 I definitely think it helps to rip out pages and then glue 2 pages together. I've never tried using a vintage book any other way because I like to create lots of layers and the book wouldn't have room for that if I didn't remove pages. Hopefully that will be the case for the book you are working in as well.

You are very kind Jacki! I get many comments that suggest I talk a bit less! Thanks for watching!