How do you handle art jealousy? I mean, spend any amount of time online in the artistic community, and you’ll inevitably run into the Big Green Monster. No, not Shrek. JEALOUSY. I struggle with art jealousy all the time. I see an amazing art journal…
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The 6 frugal habits of a penny-pinching mixed media artist
Having recently decided to become more penny-pinching than in previous years, and wanting to get OUT of the habit of just buying everything I see, I found myself developing some new, frugal habits. Specifically, 6 habits that center around re-using, recycling, and “making do.” Here’s…
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How to save BIG MONEY on art supplies
The struggle between wanting to buy ALL THE THINGS and also, y’know, saving money is real tough. So many pretty paints, stamps, inks, and brushes! Here’s a for instance: I REALLY wanted a set of Dylusions spray inks. I loved the colors, loved how easy…
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Don’t be a mixed media art hoarder
If I let myself, I’d buy ALL the mixed media supplies. Every paint, every type of gesso, every stamp and stamp pad and brush that I could find. But I’m not made of money, so I have to restrain myself. And actually, NOT buying every…
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Mod Podge Rescue Project (A Big Fat Failure)
The situation: a bottle of Antique Matte color tinted Mod Podge sat unused for years. By the time I opened it again, it had separated. There was a layer of oily stuff on the top, and the Podge had hardened into a rubbery chunk underneath….
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3 ways to upcycle an Amazon padded envelope (for art!)
If you’ve ever ordered anything from Amazon, ever, you probably have a surplus of leftover boxes and envelopes. Now, you COULD just throw all those envelopes away…but why not upcycle them and use them for your art instead? Here’s three ways to reuse a padded…
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How to store mixed media collage photo elements (without going nuts)
I love doing collages but I just can’t keep up with the stacks and stacks of paper that I’ve saved to “put into a junk journal someday.” Lately I’ve been throwing heaps of paper and magazines OUT, just to have a little more room in…
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