How to Build Up Mixed Media Layers in Your Sketchbook (Tour + Demo)

Creating sketchbook backgrounds is oh so fun, but what do you do next? In this video, I want to share how I progress my spreads from simple backgrounds to richly layered mixed-media art. I'll walk you through some recently completed spreads and share practical tips on using concepts like scale, repetition, and contrast to bring your sketchbook pages to life.

Plus, you'll see me continue working on the backgrounds I started in a recent video. I hope you enjoy the video and find some inspiration and encouragement in this relaxed, incremental approach to making art!

🔗 VIDEOS MENTIONED
Sketchbook Tour:    • Inside My Latest Sketchbook: Fabriano...  
Sketchbook Backgrounds:    • Easy Ways to Start a Sketchbook Page ...  
IKEA Haul:    • IKEA Haul! Storage, Organisation, and...  

🖍️ ART SUPPLIES
Fabriano Venezia Sketchbook: https://geni.us/pAyWadn
Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Gel Pens: https://geni.us/wZCbH
Uniball Signo White Gel Pens: https://geni.us/tpMq
Posca Paint Pens: https://geni.us/B1pT
Handbook Journal Co Sketchbook: https://geni.us/N653H2
Canson Mixed Media Sketchbook: https://geni.us/DUBsGU
Golden Acrylic Paints: https://geni.us/v1kgL
Silicone Painting Tool Set: https://geni.us/ep0kq3

*Note: Some links are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you make a purchase through a link.

🎶 MUSIC CREDITS
My Roots and One More Chance by Cira Grandi (licensed through Soundstripe)

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🌻 Hello there, If you're new around here, I'm Laura Horn, an artist based in the Adelaide Hills. I teach online classes on how to paint abstracts and botanicals in acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media. If you are looking for a weekly dose of creative encouragement and inspiration, press subscribe!

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