Course Description




Welcome to Mixed Media Canvas: Birch Trees.

 In this class, we will create a 8x10 mixed media canvas. 

You will learn the art of collage, stenciling , how to use a palette knife, masking techniques and so such more.

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Mixed Media Art Teacher and Designer

Shemi Dixon

Shemi Dixon is a woman of many interests: a mixed media artist, scrapbooker and art journaler who loves new challenges, experiments and developing new techniques and skills. Shemi found mixed-media in 2011 when was totally addicted. Her projects are mostly media-based: she makes paper and canvas layouts, collages and altered art, tags, journal pages – and much more. Shemi believes in the power of free spirited and artistic expression. Freedom, embracing creativity and being true to your inner voice is her main source of inspiration and creative energy. Shemi sells her artwork  at local craft shows throughout Colorado .Shemi owns a successful online craft business and creates weekly tutorials for over 18,000 subscribers on YouTube. See Shemi’s work on her YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCevxBFazIzvpJK_TmP8Fmmw.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome and Course Overview

    • Welcome To Mixed Media Canvas: Birch Tree
  • 2

    Supplies

    • Supply List

  • 3

    Step 1 Collage

    • Collage Part 1

    • Collage Part 2

  • 4

    Step 2: Applying Stenciling and Paint

    • Stenciling and Paint

  • 5

    Step 3: Masking Trees

    • Masking Trees

  • 6

    Step 4: Painting Background

    • Background Painting

  • 7

    Adding Detail to Trees

    • Using Black Paint to add details to trees Part one

    • Part 2

    • Part 3
  • 8

    Varnishing Painting

    • Finishing and Sealing Canvas

  • 9

    Bonus Video

    • Bonus Video