Debasree Dey

Lessons from creating ‘Ugly’ Paintings

Abstract painting mindsets

Introduction In a world that often prizes perfection, the concept of creating intentionally “ugly” paintings may seem counterintuitive. However, this practice can offer profound insights into accepting imperfection and embracing the natural flow of life. My journey with creating “bad” paintings has led to valuable lessons about letting go of control, understanding the essence of acceptance, and finding joy in the process […]

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Transforming Backgrounds with Sgraffito: Adding Depth and Contrast through Mark-Making

Art journal Backgrounds

Art is about transformation and exploration. Sometimes, what starts as a less-than-perfect background can evolve into a captivating piece. If you’re looking to revitalize a background or introduce striking contrasts, the sgraffito technique offers a fantastic solution. Whether you use your background as a painting surface or unique collage paper, this approach will enhance your work with depth and texture. Let’s dive into how sgraffito and mark-making can elevate your art.

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Letting Go: Creating Organic, Textured Backgrounds with Gesso and Color

Art journal Backgrounds

In art, there’s a certain freedom that comes with releasing control and allowing the process to unfold naturally. Today, I want to share a technique that’s all about embracing unpredictability and letting your materials take the lead. Using gesso and color variations, you’ll create a textured, organic background that emerges on its own, without the

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Mark making with soft pastels – Creating Intentional Backgrounds

Art journal Backgrounds

Creating art is more than just putting marks on paper—it’s about expressing your emotions, connecting with your inner self, and letting your intuition guide you. Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful process for creating a beautiful, emotionally resonant background using soft pastels, gesso, and a few intentional techniques. This background can serve

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How to paint an Easy Autumn Tree Landscape in 10 easy steps

Step By Step Paintings

Are you ready to capture the serene beauty of fall with an easy autumn tree landscape?

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk through painting a vibrant autumn scene with a clear blue sky, a golden-brown field, and a yellow fall tree standing tall in the center.

This easy autumn tree landscape captures the essence of the season—the calm skies, the warmth of the earth, and the bold colors of fall. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, this tutorial is designed to guide you through every step, helping you recreate the beauty of fall with ease.

So grab your brushes, palette knives, and let’s start creating a beautiful fall landscape.

If you love autumn paintings, check out Fall Foliages.

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My Journey Through 30 days of creative practice with Wendy Brightbill

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media

Documenting My Experience Over the past 30 days, I went on a transformative creative journey with Wendy Brightbill’s free course. This blog post is my way of documenting everything I’ve learned during these 30 days of creativity, exploration, and self-discovery.  Learning and Growing Every single day, I showed up and engaged with the prompts Wendy

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Watercolor Collage Master Sheet: A Journey of Flow, Texture, and Expression

Collage mastersheets, Mark Making Papers

Collage master sheets are a wonderful way to explore and express your emotions through layers of color, texture, and pattern. Inspired by the techniques I learned from Robin Marie, I’ve infused this process with my own personal meanings and emotional depth.

This technique is about more than just creating a background—it’s an opportunity to let your intuition guide you as you build a foundation rich with meaning and visual interest.

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