Mixed Media Paintings

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I have to admit: for the longest time, I shied away from black. It felt heavy, overpowering, and too final. But lately I’ve fallen in love with black, especially when paired with white.

In collage, mixed media projects, or art journaling, black becomes a compelling character—adding depth, contrast, and mystery to every layer. That’s why building a stash of black and white collage papers for mixed media art journaling is essential for any creative arsenal.

In this post, I’ll show you how to create your own black papers—from smooth, velvety sheets to textured, layered wonders. Use these backgrounds or print-and-mark techniques as foundations for your next journal spread, collage panel, or mixed media masterpiece.

For this group of nine artworks in my 100-day project, I took a different approach—starting with scraps and turning them into something meaningful.

It all began with a snippet roll, a long, layered piece of mixed media made from paper, tissue, and fabric. I then transformed it into individual pieces, each carrying a unique message.

Through this process, I found a story unfolding—one of adventure, courage, and self-belief.

Days 19 to 27 of my 100 Days of Collage project are all about Blues.

For this group of collages, I wanted to capture the feeling of looking up at the vast summer sky—the endless blues, the drifting clouds, and that quiet sense of freedom that comes with it.

I started by gathering scraps in shades of blue and brown from my ever-growing collection, picking out old book pages, bits of blue fabric, and soft, airy materials like gauge. I layered them together, letting the textures build naturally, just like the sky layers itself over the earth.

To bring in a sense of grounding, I added real tree branches and roots—because when we look up at the sky, we always see it framed by the landscape around us. The delicate threads, mostly in shades of blue, weave through the pieces, adding movement, like the wind threading its way through the clouds.

This whole process felt like piecing together little fragments of the sky, and I love how they turned out.

For Days 10 to 18 of my 100 Days of Collage, I focused entirely on a neutral color palette—black, white, and brown.

This second group of nine artworks was all about exploring the play of light and shadow while grounding it in the natural, earthy tones of brown. I wanted to capture the rhythm of nature—where light and dark constantly shift, creating contrast, depth, and balance.

This year, I’m committing to 100 days of collage to tackle the mountain of scraps—fabric, paper, and more—I’ve been collecting for ages. It’s time to turn chaos into creativity with 4×6 pieces.  I’m mixing fabric, paper, and textures—letting intuition lead the way.  Day 1 – Bloom A small beginning, but full of promise. I started

There’s something magical about capturing landscapes through texture and layers.

This project is inspired by my honeymoon trip to Kashmir’s breathtaking scenery, where the rolling hills, lush greenery, and misty skies left an indelible mark on my soul.

In this blog, I’ll share a step-by-step guide to creating a richly textured artwork using soft pastels, vintage papers, acrylics, inks, and fabrics.

Read on to explore how personal memories and mixed media can come together in a harmonious blend of color and texture.

Working in a spiral-bound sketchbook is a fantastic way to explore mixed media techniques across two pages, creating a cohesive spread. In this project, I worked on an 8×8-inch sketchbook, creating a layered mixed media artwork using collage, translucent layers, and dry-brushed acrylics.

If you love working with vintage papers, magazine scraps, and textured elements, this tutorial will guide you step by step.

If you have a collection of leftover collage scraps, palette papers, and used tissue papers, don’t throw them away! Instead, transform them into stunning mixed media postcards.

This simple yet creative project is a great way to use up scrap paper in mixed media while experimenting with layers, textures, and colors.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own set of unique, bird-themed mixed media postcards:

Winter is a time of reflection, a season when nature pauses and the world is blanketed in white, softening the landscape. This mixed media process invites us to explore the quiet depth of winter, using white-on-white techniques, neutral tones, and dark contrasts to create a tactile piece that speaks to the soul. Through layered textures,