How To Create a Mixed Media Portrait Using Techniques For A Background & DIY Embellishments

Head Trip Creations

Head Trip Creations

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Hi All!

In this video I walk you through all of the steps I took to create a sorta fantasy style gal using simple mixed media, including:  

MATERIALS:

CANVAS: 6x9 140lb watercolor paper (Artist's Loft)
ACRYLICS & TEMPURA PAINTS: FolkArt Antique White (Light Cream); Sergeant Gold Tempura  
PASTELS: Arrtx soft pastels half sticks in a wide range of colors; Jane Davenport Birthday Suit Soft Orange and Purple; PanPastels Cream
SPRAYS: Dylusions Crushed Pumpkin
GLAZE WITH DIY INKS: Burnt Umber and Black Alcohol Inks (acrylic, alcohol and glycerin, to preference)
PENS & PENCILS: No. 2 Pencil; Arteza Black Gel Pen
MARKER: Arteza Black Real Brush Pen
EMBELLISMENTS: Hand drawn with DIY fluid acrylics using a precision bottle (and uncut)
TOOLS: Soft paint brushes and fillable water brushes

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