This Mixed Media Basics video came out of all the questions I’ve been getting about how I learned to use my mixed media supplies—and what I reach for most often when I’m building layers in an art journal page, a Rolodex card, or a gel print session. In this episode I’m sharing my personal “top 5 mediums” list—the workhorse products that help me prep a surface, glue and seal layers, add texture, and keep everything playing nicely together as I keep building. I also talk about why I created the Mixed Media Basics series in the first place: I want you to feel confident picking up a medium and actually using it, not just collecting it. In this series I review products, do performance comparisons, and even price comparisons when it makes sense—plus I share tips n’ tricks and little explorations so you can see what each medium does in real life. If you want a specific medium covered next, leave me a comment or email me, because I’m always happy to build this playlist around what you’re actually using at your table.