Easy Whimsical Mixed Media Flowers Tutorial (Distress Oxide Sprays & Art Journal Techniques)

Create a whimsical mixed media floral art journal page using Distress Oxide Sprays, acrylic paint, stamping, and loose linework in this colorful step-by-step tutorial! In this video, I share how to build a soft layered background with Distress Oxides, add playful botanical flowers and leaves, and finish the page with meaningful stamped words and bright mixed media details. You’ll learn how to: • Create colorful layered spray backgrounds • Use Distress Oxide Sprays for texture and blending • Paint whimsical flowers and leaves with acrylic paint • Add loose black linework and highlights • Incorporate stamping into mixed media artwork • Seal watercolor and spray backgrounds with Dorland’s Wax 00:00 Intro 2:50 Using Distress Oxide Sprays in the Background 10:07 Painting Flowers 21:08 Adding Details with White Paint 32:24 Adding the Stamp 35:26 Stenciling the Background 38:36 Sealing with Dorland's Wax 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - Surface: 7 X 10 Grumbacher Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/grumbacher-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10-in-out-pages?_pos=1&_psq=grumbacher&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Ink: Ranger Archival Ink - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/ranger-archival-inkpad-0-jet-black?_pos=1&_sid=80eb9fb44&_ss=r - DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics Carbon Black Cobalt Turquoise Hue Quin Magenta Primary Yellow Primary Magenta Titanium White Fairway Green (DecoArt Americana) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Distress Oxide Sprays: Mustard Seed, Shappy Shutters, Worn Lipstick Mowed Lawn - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/tim-holtz-distress-oxide-spray-1-9fl-oz-worn-lipstick?_pos=1&_psq=distress+spr&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Dorlands Wax Medium (clear wax medium) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dorlands-wax-medium?_pos=1&_psq=dorland&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Paint brushes - Tracy Weinzapfel Brush Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - 10/0 Micron Liner Brush - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-micron-x-long-detail-liner-10-0?_pos=1&_sid=453e7b579&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/ranger-archival-inkpad-0-jet-black?_pos=4&_sid=a0384130b&_ss=r Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #MixedMediaArt #ArtJournal #DistressOxide #WhimsicalFlowers #ArtJournaling #AcrylicPainting #CreativeProcess #TracyWeinzapfel #MixedMediaTutorial #ArtJournalIdeas