Debasree Dey

Nature-Inspired Shapes for Mixed Media Collages

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media

Nature has always been a quiet storyteller. Its shapes, rhythms, and textures carry meaning without demanding attention. In mixed media collage, nature-inspired forms offer more than visual beauty—they bring grounding, movement, and emotional resonance to your work.

Whether you are intuitively layering papers, building textured landscapes, or adding symbolic elements, working with natural shapes allows your collage to feel alive and connected.

Nature-Inspired Shapes for Mixed Media Collages Read More »

10 Birds and Animals for Mixed Media Collages

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media

Incorporating birds and animals into your mixed media collages can add a touch of nature, whimsy, and narrative to your artwork.

Birds often introduce lightness, perspective, and freedom, while animals ground the composition with presence, instinct, and emotional depth.

Below is a curated list of 10 birds and 10 animals, along with their symbolic meanings and practical ideas for using them in mixed media collage work.

10 Birds and Animals for Mixed Media Collages Read More »

Creating a 12-Page Art Journal by Folding an A4 Copy Paper

ALL BLOGS, Art Journal /

Art journaling is a wonderful way to express creativity and document thoughts, ideas, and inspirations. Creating your own art journal can be an exciting and rewarding project.  In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make a 12-page art journal using just a single A4 copy paper.  This method is simple, cost-effective, and perfect

Creating a 12-Page Art Journal by Folding an A4 Copy Paper Read More »

Easy texture seascape painting

Step By Step Paintings

Painting seascapes can be a wonderfully relaxing and rewarding experience, especially when you incorporate texture to bring the scene to life.

In this blog post, I will guide you through creating an easy yet stunning blue seascape painting.

Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step tutorial will help you capture the beauty and movement of the sea while experimenting with different textures.

If you love seascape paintings, check out the 30 days seascape painting challenge.

And for more than 70 seascape painting ideas, visit here.

Easy texture seascape painting Read More »

An Expressive Inky Master Sheet for Art Journaling

ALL BLOGS, Mastersheets

Inky master sheets are an incredible way to explore your emotions and creativity through the fluidity of inks, watercolors, and mark-making. Inspired by the techniques I learned from Robin Marie, I’ve added my personal interpretations and emotional depth to this process.

This guide will take you through a series of steps to create a layered inky master sheet that can serve as the foundation for your art journaling or mixed media projects. Each step is designed to be flexible, allowing you to rearrange and adapt them as your intuition guides you. Let’s embark on a creative journey where every mark and every layer carries its own emotional weight and significance.

An Expressive Inky Master Sheet for Art Journaling Read More »

Easy texture seascape painting

Step By Step Paintings

Welcome to this Easy Textured Seascape Painting Tutorial! 🌊 In this step-by-step guide, we’ll create a serene beach scene, focusing on building layers of texture to bring the crashing waves and sandy shore to life.

Using thick paint and various techniques, we’ll form rich, textured waves hitting the beach and add natural textures to the sand for a realistic and dynamic feel.

Whether you’re new to painting or looking to explore textures, this tutorial is designed to be both fun and simple. Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step tutorial will help you capture the beauty and movement of the sea while experimenting with different textures.

So grab your brushes, palette knives, and let’s start creating a beautiful seascape!

If you love seascape paintings, check out the 30 days seascape painting challenge.

Easy texture seascape painting Read More »

6 Fun Color Theory Exercises to Expand Your Creative Palette

ALL BLOGS, Color Theory

Color theory is the backbone of visual arts, influencing the way we perceive and interpret the world around us. Understanding the principles of color and how they interact can significantly enhance your artistic journey.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, engaging in fun color theory exercises can unlock new creative avenues and elevate your work to new heights.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explore a variety of exciting color theory exercises that will help you deepen your understanding of color relationships, experiment with harmonies, and discover unique ways to use colors in your artistic compositions.

6 Fun Color Theory Exercises to Expand Your Creative Palette Read More »

Easy Impasto Waves seascape painting

Step By Step Paintings

Welcome to this Easy Impasto Waves Tutorial! 🌊 If you love texture and want to bring the ocean’s movement to life on canvas, this step-by-step guide is perfect for you.

In this tutorial, we’ll be using the impasto technique, where thick layers of paint are applied to create dynamic, 3D textures. Whether you’re new to impasto or looking to refine your skills, this project is both fun and approachable.

So grab your palette knife and let’s dive into creating some stunning, textured waves!

Easy Impasto Waves seascape painting Read More »

Scroll to Top