Easing into fall with golden leaves and birch trees

This week I’m using a new tool: a plastic knife. I’m also using inexpensive craft acrylic paint and sponges for a new take on birch, or, if you prefer, aspen trees.

I’m Melinda and I’m here to encourage you to reclaim your creativity and practice creative self-care with weekly small art prompts that can be done in the privacy of an art journal or on paper if you don’t have one. You can find a folder if you don’t.

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I use it in my prompt videos, and for the art journaling groups at the library where I work. I LOVE the paper. It works well with the dry, wet, and layered applications I use it for. If searching for something different than this three-pack, remember the paper needs to be heavyweight and preferably hot-press because although I love the texture of cold-press it’s really hard on markers and pens. This one is 140lb/300gsm.

And here’s a link to craft paints of the same brand I’m using in the video.

I use a gel plate as my palette in this video, because it’s a great way to not waste paint while creating something unique. If you’re interested in getting started gel printing, or would like to add the most economical set I’ve found to your plates, here’s the Amazon link.

I don’t think I’ve caught all of my gel-print videos for this playlist, but I’ve begun collecting them, so click here if you’d like to learn more about the process. Such an exciting tool, with SO MUCH to explore. There’s always something more to learn.

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