Floral Mixed Media Art Journal Page (Distress Oxide & Acrylic Painting Tutorial)

Ready to create a bold, colorful mixed media art journal page using Distress Oxide sprays, resist techniques, and acrylic paint? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’m showing you how to build a vibrant background and layer a large, expressive floral design right on top. This project is perfect if you love art journaling, mixed media techniques, and intuitive painting - no plan required, just creativity and a willingness to play! ✨ In this video, you’ll learn how to: - Create a textured Distress Oxide spray background - Use a resist technique with stencils for added depth - Layer acrylic paint over mixed media backgrounds - Add contrast with archival ink and liner work - Seal your page properly without smearing water-reactive products 00:00 Intro 4:34 Using Resist Spray 8:20 Using Distress Oxide Spray 12:47 Sketching a Flower 16:24 Painting the Flower 22:49 Adding Detail Lines and Shading 32:25 Spraying a Sealer 👉 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: - Fabriano or Grumbacher 7 X 10 Watercolor Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/fabriano-watercolor-art-journal-7-x-10?_pos=1&_psq=fabrian&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Stencil: Circle Duo - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dare-2b-artzy-circle-duo-stencils?_pos=4&_sid=074271089&_ss=r - Distress Oxide Spray: Peacock Feathers, Mustard Seed, Candied Apple - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/tim-holtz-distress-oxide-spray-1-9fl-oz-worn-lipstick?_pos=1&_sid=724b0774a&_ss=r - Distress Resist Spray - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/tim-holtz-resist-spray-bottle-1-9fl-oz?_pos=1&_sid=71df5b4f3&_ss=r - Archival Ink: Jet Black & Mermaid Lagoon - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/ranger-archival-inkpad-0-jet-black?_pos=1&_sid=8fec5943c&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Pen: Pentel Brush Pen - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/sharpie-creative-brush-tip-markers-2-pkg-black-white-copy?_pos=1&_sid=67d4dc8d9&_ss=r - Twin Tip Sharpie - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/copy-of-scotch-blue-painters-mask-tape-70-in-18mm?_pos=1&_sid=bc5a664a3&_ss=r - Liner Brush: Micron 10/0 X Long Liner Brush - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-micron-x-long-detail-liner-10-0?_pos=1&_psq=10%2F0+x&_ss=e&_v=1.0 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/ #artjournal #flowerpainting #distressoxide