Debasree Dey

An Expressive Inky Master Sheet for Art Journaling

ALL BLOGS, Collage mastersheets, Mixed Media

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.

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Thoughts & Intentions while doing backgrounds

Art journal Backgrounds

Color Harmony: Choose colors intentionally. Consider the emotions associated with different hues. Warm tones (reds, oranges) evoke energy, while cool tones (blues, greens) create calmness. Texture Exploration: Experiment with various textures. Use stencils, bubble wrap, or crumpled paper to create interesting surfaces. Think about how each texture contributes to the overall feel. Layering Depth: Build

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Sketchbook prompts

Journaling Prompts

Connect the Dots: Place seven random dots on your page and connect them using patterns, textures, and colors. Non-Dominant Hand: Create an abstract piece using only your non-dominant hand to get unexpected and unique marks. Altered Surface: Crumple your paper or apply a textured medium before painting to add an interesting base layer. Monochrome Magic:

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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.

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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!

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30 Powerful Themes and Intentions for Conceptualizing Collages

Collage Art

Creating a collage isn’t just about cutting and pasting random pieces together. It’s a deeply personal and creative process that involves careful thought and intention. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, having a clear theme or intention can transform your collage from a simple craft project into a meaningful piece of art.

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