Texture Joy (Beginner Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorial)

In this video, I’m sharing a joyful mixed media art journaling project that I absolutely loved creating and I hope you will too. It’s simple, playful, and packed with texture. Whether you’re documenting your word of the year or just looking for a creative outlet, this project is the perfect way to get messy and make something meaningful. In this video, you’ll learn: – How I build layered backgrounds using gesso and stencils – My favorite dry-brushing technique for adding soft, painterly texture – Tips for using foam alphabet stamps to make your word pop – How to make a dimensional flower with a button center – What products I use and why I love them 00:00 Intro 2:48 Using Leaves Stencil 9:42 Painting Background 19:00 Adding JOY Stamp 23:52 Painting Flower 👉 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: - Indigo Mixed Media Journal - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/indigo-handmade-paper-mixed-media-100-cotton-hard-cover-journal-5-5-x-8-5?_pos=3&_sid=ffe54336d&_ss=r - DecoArt Extreme Sheen: 24K Gold - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=extreme+sheen&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Painter’s Tape - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=painter%27s+tape&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Media Acrylic Paints: Cobalt Turquoise Hue, Quin Gold, Titanium White, Titan Buff, Carbon Black - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Stencil: Leaves - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/dare-2b-artzy-lacey-leaves-stencil?_pos=1&_sid=3c29bae37&_ss=r - Decoart Gesso (White) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-media-gesso-4-oz?_pos=1&_sid=65fd2ee39&_ss=r - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Adhesive: Zip Dry - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/beacon-mini-zip-dry-tube?_pos=1&_sid=cf22cf984&_ss=r - Other: Button and Foam Stamps 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 #mixedmediaart #artjournaling