The Unifying Effect of Repetition
In art and design repeating elements are used to unify an image, amongst other things. Artists will often repeat a colour in different areas of a canvas to brin
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Artists Who Use Mixed Media
We can learn a great deal by studying the work of other artists whether we just want to enliven our […]
My Favourite and Fun Mixed Media Techniques
There is something decidedly rebellious about ‘mixing media’ … No longer hampered by the limitations of one media you are […]
The Joy of Flowers – Flowers Improve Mental Health
This is just a short and simple animation to show how flowers can effect mood. The appearance of the first flowers in Spring has long been celebrated within ou
Art Journaling in Self Isolation – Take THAT, Coronavirus!
Skip to art journal page about coronavirus The idea of self isolation has been a difficult one for many people. […]
Art Journaling as a Creative Process
To me, art journaling is a creative process in a few different ways. Art Journaling as a Self-Creative Process. In […]
Difference Between Mixed Media Art and Collage – Is Collage Mixed Media?
Is Collage Mixed Media? In one way the difference is very simple: collage is a specific technique that can be […]
Mother’s Day Card Design Ideas to Brighten Up Her Day
A couple of years ago I wrote this post about Mother’s Day in the U.K. and U.S. This year I’ve […]
The Effects of Colour on Mood
Psychotherapists are, according to this article about colour, sceptical about using it to influence mood. And there is little scientific research to encourage t
