Explorations in Mixed Media – On Hold, Temporarily. Soz!

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Bit of a change for the next few weeks, specifically with these mixed media posts. Nothing drastic, just the real-world catching up with me, lol. Here’s the situation …

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 9 – Mojo Boosting Playtime

March 2, 2022March 1, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Had very little time, and a lack of mojo, this week so decided to have a quick session with the gel plate and come up with some papers that I can use it future projects.

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 8 – Award Winning Mixed Media Medley

February 23, 2022February 22, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

Not technically, but it’s got a medal in it, lol! Anyhoo, time for another quick exploration into mixed media with this week’s effort.

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 7 – Wishy Washy Woman

February 16, 2022February 11, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

This week I have been having a play with creating glazes and washes from different mediums and creating an aged (aka, wishy washy) feel. Come see how I got on.

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 6 – Collage Paper Cover Up

February 9, 2022February 6, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

This week I have been having a little experiment at creating my own collage papers. This worked well however the application of said paper in this week’s project didn’t quite work out the same way – come see what I mean…

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 5 – Doing A Canvas

February 2, 2022January 31, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

This week I decided to have a go at a full art work but using a minimal feel and an assortment of textures.

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 4 – More Mucking About and Some Cool Ideas

January 26, 2022January 25, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

The mucking about continues – and actually comes through with some really cool mixed media ideas. Also some not so cool but it’s all just a bit of fun so do join me and have a watch of the video if you can.

I mean, it’ll pass a coffee break quickly if nothing else.

Explorations in Mixed Media Part 3 – Just Mucking About Or Whatever

January 19, 2022January 18, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

For this week’s exploration in mixed media I decided that I would just have a play. I mean, it sounds weird that there was no end goal but that’s the beauty of mono printing, you can just print, print and print again with no purpose – very liberating!

Explorations In Mixed Media Part 2 – Dreaming of a Mess-Free Life

January 12, 2022January 9, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

During this week’s explorations in mixed media I began dreaming of a mess-free life. It ain’t going to happen, at least not when creating, so I just went with it.

Explorations In Mixed Media 1 – Making A Whole New Mess

January 5, 2022December 31, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Another new series of weekly blog posts and videos starts today with a return to mixed media – woohoo!

This first one was more about me getting back into it after a long LONG break from anything really arty. I hope that you will join me and have a watch of the video.