Petal Pods (Beginner Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorial)

Join me for a fun and free-spirited mixed media art journal session where we create whimsical teardrop pods using acrylic paint, gesso, Posca paint pens, and archival inks. This project is perfect for anyone who wants to explore intuitive painting, color play, and adding creative details without a rigid plan. You’ll learn: - How to create a soft acrylic background using cobalt teal hue and white - Tips for drawing organic shapes with gesso - How to layer color with paint, pens, and stencil brushes - The difference between mixed media and watercolor paper - Tricks for using Posca markers, archival ink, and foam detailers 00:00 Intro 3:00 Painting the Background 11:15 Painting the Petal Pods 22:34 Adding Details to Petal Pods 48:14 Sealing the Page 👉 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: - 5.5 X 8.5 Mixed Media Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/grumbacher-mixed-media-art-journal-5-5-x-8-5-in?_pos=1&_sid=579632b44&_ss=r - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Gesso - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-media-gesso-4-oz?_pos=1&_sid=d4107a715&_ss=r - DecoArt Matte Medium - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-media-matte-medium-clear-4-oz?_pos=1&_sid=c383aafbf&_ss=r - DecoArt Media Paints: Titanium White, Primary Magenta, Blue Green Light, Diarylide Yellow, Carbon Black, Cobalt Teal Hue, Cobalt Turquoise Hue, Green Gold - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Set 1 - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-stencil-brush-set-of-5-3-4-5-8-1-2-3-8-and-1-4-copy?_pos=1&_psq=brush+set+1+tra&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Foam Detailer - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dynasty-ipc-small-detailer-foam?_pos=1&_sid=dc70962b1&_ss=r - Sealer: Duraclear (Satin) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=duraclear&options%5Bprefix%5D=last 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 #artjournalideas #flowerpainting #acrylicpaintingforbeginners