Debasree Dey, Author at Debasree Dey Art

Creating an A6 journal with backgrounds (5 easy steps)

This journal was created inspired by Eugénie Billotte from whom I learned art journaling in week 6 of Wanderlust 2024.

To create this little journal, I used just two A3 sheets. I cut each A3 sheet into four A5 sheets, giving me a total of eight sheets. I painted the backgrounds on all eight sheets, front and back. For the cover, I used a slightly heavier cardstock paper, painted the front using the same technique, and pasted a colored paper on the inside.

And here is the result.

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Mark Making Journal

ALL BLOGS, Art Journal, Mixed Media

In my previous post, I talked about incorporating mark making into my morning music meditation and how challenging it was to maintain. So, I decided to cut the A3 sheets into A4 size and fold them to create an A5 journal, which is more manageable for daily work. I ended up with 12 A4 sheets

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Mark makings on papers – Morning music meditation

ALL BLOGS, Mark Making Papers, Mixed Media

I was inspired by Galia Alena to create these mark making papers as morning music meditation while listening to her spotify playlist. She talks about it on Day 4 – Mark making of Gentle Creative Invitations course. https://youtu.be/SuKaQYXb0qs I worked on A3 sheets folded in half and completed six sheets. After six consecutive days of

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Mark Makings Inspired by Stones: Meditation on Paper

Collage papers, Nature Art

Creating art inspired by the textures and patterns of stones and rocks can be a meditative and enriching experience. Here are detailed steps for creating 5 papers, incorporating various mark-making techniques that mimic the natural beauty of stones. Paper 1: Blended Lines and Organic Patterns Step 1: Dynamic Scribbling Begin with water-soluble pencils in your

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Easy abstract seascape painting

Step By Step Paintings

Welcome to the world of abstract seascape painting! If you’ve ever dreamed of capturing the serene beauty of the ocean on canvas, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through an easy, step-by-step process to create your very own abstract seascape using acrylic paints.

Perfect for beginners, this guide ensures that even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before, you’ll finish with a piece of art you’re proud of.

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

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

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Nature-Inspired Shapes for Mixed Media Collages

Nature Art

Flora Trees Meaning & Reason: Trees represent growth, stability, and nature. They add strong, grounding elements. How to Use: Use trees to create lush forest scenes or as focal points in your collage. They can provide structure and height to the composition. Paint or cut out various tree shapes and layer them to create depth.

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Birds and Animals for Mixed Media Collages

Nature Art

Incorporating birds and animals into your mixed media collages can add a touch of nature, whimsy, and narrative to your artwork. Here is a detailed list of birds and animals that can be painted and cut out for your collages, along with their meanings and how to use them effectively. Birds Sparrows Meaning & Reason:

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Shapes in Mixed Media Collages

Elements in art

Creating mixed media collages is a deeply personal and expressive art form. Each shape you choose to cut and incorporate can add layers of meaning, emotion, and visual interest to your work. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of various shapes, why you might choose them, and how to use them effectively

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

ALL BLOGS, Art Journal, Mixed Media

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

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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.

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