Grungy art journal | Adventurous Artist Summit | June 25–26, 2025

Let’s rewind to 2016. There I was, brushes in hand, teaching my 100th landscape painting workshop.

Fast-forward a decade, and I’d guided over 20,000 students online and 700+ in-person workshops—all about capturing skies, mountains, and forests.

But here’s the thing no one tells you: Passion evolves.

A quiet curiosity pulled me beyond paint. At first, it felt wild and messy. But soon, those unpredictable textures and playful marks revealed a whole new language of creativity.

Now, after countless experiments in my studio, I’m thrilled to say I’m officially teaching mixed media—and I want you to join me at

The Adventurous Artist Summit!

🗓️ June 25–26, 2025
🎟️ 100% FREE

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🎥 Live demos from 25+ multi-passionate artists (including me!)

📂 Downloadable mixed-media toolkits, templates & prompts

🛍️ Exclusive discounts on art supplies, courses & more

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In Grungy Art Journal: Dare, Layer, Create, I invite you to embrace the beautifully messy side of art journaling through layered textures, mark-making, and mixed media techniques that tell your story with soul.

3 Key Takeaways:

Learn how to integrate found papers and textured elements to build rich, expressive journal pages.
Experiment with layering and mark-making to add depth and personality to your work.
Explore creative, playful techniques that turn each page into a meaningful reflection of you.

Mixed Media Artist Resource Library

Free printables, collage papers, creative prompts & how-to guides

I’ve put together a free resource library designed just for you, packed with everything you need to fuel your creativity. It’s my way of giving back to the mixed media community with resources to inspire your next project. Click here to join.

What You’ll Learn

Grungy Art Journal—Dare, Layer, Create

In my workshop, you’ll build a one-of-a-kind art journal from start to finish, tapping into:

Found Papers Library
• Brown bags, envelope bits, tea-dyed napkins & more—download your PDF list from my Artist Resource Library!
Grungy Collage Mastersheet
• Tear, glue, then swipe colored glue for a unified yet wild base.
Expressive Mark-Making
• Stamp, drag, and scribble with corrugated cardboard, bottle caps, sponges—there are no mistakes, only extra under-layers.
Journal Assembly & Accents
• Fold or bind your pages, then layer in backgrounds, doodles, stencils, and more. Grab the step-by-step PDF guides from your Resource Library.

(Pro Tip: Photograph each stage to see your scraps transform into textured stories!)

Art Journal Prompts

To help you get more creative, I’ve shared a curated list of Grungy Art Journal prompts:

Backgrounds – Set the tone and texture of your page.
Accents – Add playful surprises, layers, or focal details.

How to Use These Prompts

Pick a Background: Try one per page—maybe a bold Grunge Wash here, a moody Brayer Blur there.
Add an Accent: Choose from 20 ideas—layer a Fabric Veil over a Folded Reveal, or mix Cluster Pocket with Ragged Borders.
Mix & Match: There’s no “right” way—some spreads might be simple, others wild. Trust your eye and enjoy the play!

Ready to Dare, Layer, Create?

Whether you’re a perfection-driven painter or a curious dabber, this workshop will set your creativity free.
🎟️ Grab your FREE ticket → Register for the Adventurous Artist Summit

I can’t wait to layer, splash, and scribble alongside you!

Debasree Dey
Artist + Creative Educator | Mixed-Media Mischief-Maker

P.S. All downloadable PDFs—Found Papers Library, step-by-step guides, and prompt sheets—are waiting for you in the Artist Resource Library as soon as you register!