Posted by Stampington & Company on Mar 24th 2021
Today the managing editor of Art Journaling, Amber Demien, stops by Somerset Place to share a variety of creative ways to use tags in your own journal!
My favorite thing about mixed-media art has always been its absolute lack of limitations. When you can use or include anything and everything in your artwork, you can express yourself in infinite ways. As managing editor of
Art Journaling magazine, I’ve seen some truly innovat… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on May 20th 2020
Photo by Anna Kern featured in In Her Studio Summer 2020
Creative block rears its head in many different ways, and sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part. For mixed-media artists, this struggle is exemplified by the blank page — be it a stark white art journal page, a blank canvas, or any substrate that has yet to become art. Whether the culprit is emotional obstacles, time constraints, or supply limitatio… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Apr 26th 2020
Hello friends! During these uncertain times when most of us are spending more time at home, it can be all too easy to turn to TV shows and our phones to keep ourselves entertained. With many people feeling more anxious than ever, it’s a good idea to discover creative activities that can provide both calming benefits as well as a bit of distraction. See below for our favorite relaxing ways to express creativity!Calming the Chaos: 6 Rela… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Apr 2nd 2020
We’ve gathered some quick and easy mixed-media techniques that would make great additions to any canvas, art journal page, or creation you can imagine! See below for the inspiration:Technique #1
For a quick and easy background with a lot of interest, lightly spray water onto paint before it dries. Experiment with adding more or less water to discover different results.| Artwork by Leslie Wood, featured in Art Jour… Read more