Sunday 22 October 2017

VIDEO: Watercolor and Ink Flower Drawing

Watercolor and ink flower drawing and how to add more texture. Video by Kim Dellow

How have you been getting on with your Inktober sketching? If you follow me on Instagram or you are part of my Creative Tips newsletter group then you will know that I've been doing a sketch per day and sharing as part of Inktober. I've really been doing my own thing and not following the official prompts but using it to generate sketch ideas, play with different styles and practice of course!

I have plans to work up some of my favourite sketches into other projects and I was hoping to encourage you to do the same thing. So today's video share is a process video for a watercolor and ink flower drawing that comes from my Day 18 sketch. I'm also testing out the Daniel Smith watercolor paints and if you scroll down below you can see a close up of the granulation you get with some of these watercolor paints, You can spot it in the picture above as well.

Anyway, enjoy the video and you will see what I mean about granulation once you have watched it! Oh and I share how to add the punchinella texture too!


VIDEO: Watercolor and Ink Flower Drawing  




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Cold Press Watercolor Paper (I'm using St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford 300 gsm / 140lb)
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Daniel Smith Watercolor Primatek Set
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Daniel Smith Watercolor Essentials Set
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Winsor and Newton black indian ink (water resistant)
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Dip Pen / Nib holder
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Punchinella
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Magic Sponge
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Jackson's Art Raven Brush Size 4
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Jackson's Art Raven Brush Size 0
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Kitchen towel


close up of the watercolor paint granulation and the punchinella texture. Video by Kim Dellow


That grainy texture in the photos is the granulation I'm going on about, you can see it really well in the Amethyst color along the bottom. Isn't it gorgeous?

Let me know how you are doing with your daily sketches and I would love to know what you will be doing with them next. Do you have any projects planned for them?

Kim


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Wednesday 18 October 2017

VIDEO: How to Use Watercolor paint and Indian Ink on Yupo

Techniques for using watercolor on Yupo, video by Kim Dellow

If you watched my video last week then you would have seen that I was playing around with Yupo as one of the surfaces I was testing Distress Oxides on. It was such fun to be using the synthetic paper again, I hadn't used it for such a long time before last week, that I wanted to play with it some more. So here is another video with it and this time I am using it with watercolor paints and Indian ink and sharing the results and some tips on using it with these materials too.

I really love the textures you can get with Yupo and the way it makes the paint look bright and vivid. Have you been using ti? What materials have you tried with it and what do you enjoy doing with it? Or perhaps you haven't tried it yet? After seeing these videos do you think that you will?

I do have some other project ideas for using Yupo that I made for when I was working for Blitsy, like a resist technique to use on Yupo with watercolor and alcohol inks or the step by step for making Galaxy Art on Yupo with acrylic paint. So give them all a go and let me know how you get on, you will find my social media links below so do link me in when you share your results on social media as I would love to see them!

Scroll down for a close up picture of the texture in this project.


VIDEO: How to Use Watercolor paint and Indian Ink on Yupo




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Yupo
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Prima Marketing Watercolors (Decadent Pies)
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Winsor and Newton black indian ink (water resistant)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Jackson's Art Raven Mop 10/0
...Buy from Jackson's Art (ship worldwide)

Round Brush Pro Arte Connoisseur 100 size 3
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Straw (drinking)

Palette



close up of watercolor and ink texture on Yupo, video by Kim Dellow


Enjoy playing with this one and I can't wait to see what you come up with.

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Wednesday 11 October 2017

VIDEO: Testing Distress Oxides on Fabric, Vellum and Yupo

Trying Distress Oxides on Fabric, Vellum and Yupo, Video by Kim Dellow

Have you tried your Distress Oxides inks on different surfaces yet? What surfaces have you tried? Well, if you haven't had the chance to try out different surfaces yet, I have tried it on fabric, vellum and Yupo and I'm sharing all the results to help you decide what you are going to use them on next!

I've got plenty of tips and tricks on how to use Distress Oxides on these different surfaces to help inspire your next card making, art journal or mixed media project. Plus some ideas for how you might want to use them in your next project.

So enjoy the video, the full supply list is below plus a link to my Distress Oxides Step By Step Art Journal video is at the end of this post too.


VIDEO: Testing Distress Oxides on Fabric, Vellum and Yupo





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Distress Oxides
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Calico/ Muslin
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Vellum
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Yupo
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

My Favorite Things Sketchy Flowers
...Buy from Dies To Die for UK
...Buy from MFT US

Brayer
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Craft mat
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Water spray bottle
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US


close-up of Trying Distress Oxides on Fabric, Vellum and Yupo, Video by Kim Dellow


So what have you tried Distress Oxides on? And what will you try next? Let me know in the comments or over on the Distress Oxide video on YouTube. Have fun experimenting!

Oh and do remember that the techniques I have used today are for mixed media projects and not for decorating clothing that will be used and washed. You can't fix Distress Oxides in fabric and it will just wash out of the fabric.

Kim


Step by Step Distress Oxides Art Journal Video:

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Wednesday 4 October 2017

VIDEO: How to Layer Gelatos Tutorial PLUS 6 Ways With Gelatos

Techniques with Gelatos, how to layer and use, Video by Kim Dellow


I like using Faber-Castell Gelatos because they are so easy to use and quite versatile too, but they aren't the best at layering, well, they are if you want blended layers. But if you want distinct layers then I would not usually reach for Gelatos. If you find the same than I have a technique for you in this week's video that will overcome this issue and let you add as many Gelato layers without you want and without blending the layers all together.

So watch the video if you want to see how I do it and also to see the six different techniques I use to apply my Gelatos in just this one little mixed media canvas. You might also recognise the flower? As promised it is the digital download image that I colored with pencils in last week's video and if you want to see that video you can find it over on my YouTube channel with lots of tips on How to Color With Prismacolor Pencils. And the image is over in my Etsy shop ready for you to download and color along with three other flowers, this image is the Anemone flower digital stamp.


VIDEO: How to Layer Gelatos Tutorial PLUS 6 Ways With Gelatos



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Canvas board 6 x 8 inch
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Gelatos
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Matte medium
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Palette knife
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Punchinella
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Foam sponge
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Flat brush
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Printed tissue paper
I used one from Docrafts but it doesn't seem to be available any more so try this instead.
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Plastic palette

Anenome digital flower
...Buy from Etsy

Prismacolor pencils
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US


Close up of the Techniques with Gelatos, how to layer and use, Video by Kim Dellow

So have fun with all the techniques I have shared with you today and I would love to see what you make of them so do link me in on social media and all my links are below.


Video tutorial on how to use Prismacolor pencils:

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Wednesday 27 September 2017

VIDEO: Prismacolor Pencil Coloring tutorial And Etsy News!

Easy Coloring with pencils with a video by Kim Dellow


I'm using Prismacolor pencils in my video today and sharing some tips and tricks on how to color with pencils along the way. But you don't have to just watch the video you can also coloring along with me as I have the very same image that I am coloring up in my Etsy shop ready to buy, download and print then colour with your pencils or your pens or whatever your favourite coloring medium is!

Yep, I have re-openned my Etsy shop! I thought it was about time that I did! So look out for new products over the next few weeks and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you! I've started with this Anemone flower image that I have been working on recently. You might have spotted it on my Instagram feed and also in my behind the scenes video on YouTube.


Click to go to Kim Dellow's Etsy shop


So it seemed like a good idea to do some coloring and make a video whilst I was at it! I've used two different techniques to colour the image, one to give a smooth finish and another to just add a little bit of texture, so I hope you enjoy it.


VIDEO: Prismacolor Pencil Coloring tutorial




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Prismacolor Pencils
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Faber-Castell Polychromos
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Neenah classic Crest cardstock
...Buy from Crafters Companion (Ship worldwide)

Bristol Board
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Fine sand paper
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Pencil Sharpeners:
Kum Long Point
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Derwent Electric Sharpener
The exact one that I use is no longer available but here is the newest model. However, I haven't tried this one myself so I can't say for definite if it works with Prismacolor or not.
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Erasers:
Cretacolor Monolith
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Jakar Electric Eraser
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Soft brush


coloring an anemone flower image with a video by Kim Dellow


This project is actually part of a bigger mixed media project that I am going to share with you next week so don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and click the notification bell so that you don't miss what happens to this flower!

If you do color this image I would really love to see your project so don't forget to link me in on social media and all of my links are below.

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Wednesday 20 September 2017

VIDEO: Doodle Art Painting Journal page

VIDEO: Doodle Art journal page by Kim Dellow


Get your doodle pens and brushes ready because this week I am on a quest to get you doodling in your next art journal or painting project. Hey, why stop there? You could go doodle-tastic on your next card or papercraft project too! I don't want to leave anyone out!

So it is a no-fear, easy art journal page video this week with lots of colour and tips on designing, using colour and transparent and opaque acrylic paint thrown in too. I've also added some texture with stencils so grab your favorite stencil whilst you are at it!

Right, got everything you need? You will find the supplies list under the video. Let's get to it and don't forget to share the results, all my social media links are at the bottom of the post. You will also find a close-up picture of the texture under the video too!



VIDEO: Doodle Art Painting Journal page



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Junk Journal

StencilGirl Loopy Ladders Stencil
...Buy from StencilGirl (Ships worldwide)

Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Paint (Raw Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue, Cadmium Red Medium Hue, Medium Magenta, Brilliant Yellow Green, Light Blue Permanent)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Winsor and Newton Galeria Acrylic Paint (Payne's Grey)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Posca pen PC-1MR (White, Black)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Posca Pen PC-3M (Orange)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Palette Knives
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Palette (piece of plastic)



Close up of the texture on the doodle art journal page, video by Kim Dellow

Can you see the stencil texture? That is just using heavy body acrylic paint. It is a lovely texture. You can also see some of the texture left over from a previous project where I cleaned paint off of some punchinella onto these pages.

So what theme or themes did you think of? I would love to know, so leave me a comment either here or over on YouTube.

Can't wait to see all your doodles this week!

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Wednesday 13 September 2017

VIDEO: Easy Watercolour Rainbow background And Flower Art

Make this easy watercolor rainbow background, see how in the video by Kim Dellow


After last week's Autumnal journal page I thought I would jump straight back into Summer with a rainbow watercolor background and some flower art. I think I can not quite let go of the idea of Summer sun! I know, we have to move on with the season but it doesn't hurt to have a quick look back from time to time does it? Well this look back comes with a really easy technique for adding your own watercolor rainbows to your next painting or art journal project.

I am also trying out absorbent grounds this week and seeing how they work with the Hydrus watercolors. But don't worry if you don't have either because I share some tips on what else you can use to make this watercolor rainbow background.


VIDEO: Easy Watercolour Rainbow background And Flower Art





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Supplies:
Junk Journal

Golden Absorbent Ground (White)
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Dr Ph Martin's Hydrus Watercolors
...Buy from Amazon UK
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Posca Pen - Black
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Watercolor Paper
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

water spray bottle
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Alternative watercolors
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Pipettes / Eyedroppers
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

My Favorite Pen
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US


Close up detail of the watercolor rainbow and flower design. See how you can make one too in a the video by Kim Dellow


For tips on using acrylic paints like watercolor watch my 5 Ways With Stencils video.

For more watercolor inspiration watch my Ideas For Using Watercolor playlist.

I can not wait to see your watercolor rainbow background projects so don't forget to share what you make with me by tagging me in on social media, all my links are below.

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Wednesday 6 September 2017

VIDEO: Acrylic Paint Glazing And Tinted Gels and Paint Art Journal Page

Acrylic glazing art journal page by Kim Dellow. There is a video tutorial too!


I've been playing with acrylic glazing liquid this week and for my video tutorial I've used glazing in a way you might not be used to seeing it being used. Usually glazing is used in the latter stages of a painting project to shift the colour of a piece or unify and harmonise it. In my art journal page I've used it early on in the process to bring my tinted gel and paint stencil element together with the some old book page texture. I've also used it as a base to add more colour to. You can see all about it in the video and see how this page started too.

It kind of looks Autumnal doesn't it? But it was never my intention to make an Autumnal art journal page but the start of the new season here in the UK must have had a bigger influence on me than I had thought! Do you find the seasons influencing your art when you least expect it? What seasonal projects have you been doing this week?

If you are wondering, the stencil is actually one I made myself and those of you that have popped into my blog or YouTube channel before would have seen it a few times. But if you haven't then you can find out how I made it in my Moroccan tile blog post.


VIDEO: Acrylic Paint Glazing And Tinted Gels and Paint Art Journal Page




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Supplies:
DIY Stencil

Strathmore Visual Journal Mixed Media
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Golden Regular Gel (Gloss)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Golden Glazing Liquid (Satin)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Golden Heavy Body (Raw Umber)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Liquitex Heavy Body (Raw Sienna; Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Liquitex Heavy Body (Muted collection - Muted Turquoise)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Liquitex Soft Body (Quinacridone Crimson)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Liquitex Ink (Muted collection - Muted Green)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Palette knives
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

flat brush 3/4
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

flat brush 1/2
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Pie tins
Plastic palette
Old book pages
Kitchen towel


Close up of Acrylic glazing art journal page by Kim Dellow. There is a video tutorial too!

So have a go at these ideas for using acrylic glazing and using tinted paints and gels and let me know how you get on. Link to me in social media so that I can see the results! All my links are below.

Happy painting
Kim


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Wednesday 30 August 2017

VIDEO: 5 Art And Craft Hacks And Tips

5 Art and craft hacks video by Kim Dellow


New video time and this week I thought I would share five art and craft hacks that I use regularly in my creative work. Some of the hacks will save you money, some will save you time and then there is even an acrylic painting technique you will want to try in there too!

I try to recycle a lot into my work too so if you are a big recycler as well then there are some ideas to help you re-purpose your domestic waste in this bunch of five hacks too. I've been asked before about some of the items I use in my videos again and again, so if you have ever wondered what these things are that keep appearing in my videos and where you can get them, then this video may give you those answers!

I hope you find these tips and tricks useful and if you do then I would be super grateful if you would just pop over to like my video on YouTube and leave me a comment to let me know which hack you are going to try. Thank You!

I've got some more art and craft hack videos planned so it is always nice to know if they will be useful to anyone. And of course feel free to share some of your favourite hacks too.


VIDEO: 5 Art And Craft Hacks And Tips




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Supplies:
Golden Regular gel (gloss)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (Ships Worldwide)

Hand sanitizers - pharmacies and supermarkets


Thanks for watching my video, I will be back next week with something colourful to share, well at least that is my schedule at the moment, it might change between now and next week!

Have a great creative week.

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Wednesday 23 August 2017

VIDEO: How To Make A Textured Mixed Media Canvas Board With Die Cuts

Add Texture and dimension to your canvas. Video by Kim Dellow


You might not quite get it from the colours, I suppose I should have gone for something more honey-toned, but this week's project is actually bee-themed! It's a video 'how-to' showing all the stages for adding dimension and texture whilst recycling bits and pieces left over from previous projects.

The bee theme came from the Apple Blossom Hexagon Panel die that I have used to build this textured canvas board and if you saw my '5 Ways with Background Dies' video then you will know that I am pretty obsessed with this die at the moment! The reason why I went for these colours are...well, I will let you find that out for yourself when you watch the video! No spoilers here sweetie!


VIDEO: How To Make A Textured Mixed Media Canvas Board With Die Cuts


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Supplies:

Canvas Board 8 x 10 inch
...Buy from Amazon US
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK  (Ships Worldwide)
Hexagon Panel
...Buy from Craft Stash UK  (Ships Worldwide)
Cardstock 290 gsm (63 lb)
Chipboard Alphas
Gel Medium Regular (Gloss)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
Liquitex Heavy Body Paint (Titanium White; Unbleached Titanium; Ivory Black)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
Liquitex Muted Collection Heavy Body (Muted Turquoise; Muted Violet; Muted Green)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
Sakura Brush pen, black
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
Flat brush 3/4
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Round head brush 1
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Raven brush 10/0
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (Ships Worldwide)
Scissors
Plastic Card
Palette
Tweezers
Kitchen towel


Close up of the texture on the bee-themed canvas. Video by Kim Dellow


I have got another canvas board in mind that would be a companion piece to this one, hopefully I will get that filmed and share it with you soon. In the meantime I hope that you enjoyed this week's project with it's tips on how to dry brush. Do let me know what texture you are planning to add to your projects this week.

As always tag me in on social media if you want to share a project you made that was inspired by my videos, because I would really love to see it and I might even give you a shout out in one of my videos too! All of my social media links are below.

Have a super creative week.

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Wednesday 16 August 2017

VIDEO: Easy Art Journal Page: Mandala Art

Easy art journal page with Mandala art and a video by Kim Dellow


After last week's adventure into vlogging I am safely back with an art journal share for my video this week and an Easy Art Journal Page layout using Mandala art. You will want to watch the video all the way through as I have a top tip to help you to bring your journal pages together.

Last Thursday I started a few pages with some random additions of layers of acrylic paint, you can spot them in the vlog if you watch it. Adding layers of acrylic paint quickly and without thinking too much about it is a great way to just get started. Particularly when you have no actual finished journal page idea in your head to work towards.

This is one of those random pages but I didn't finish it on Thursday and I am quite glad that I didn't as I don't think I would have done this particular design that day. It came from nowhere on Saturday when I filmed a few more pages. But it makes you think, what design would it have been if I had finished it on Thursday?! We will never know.



VIDEO: Easy Art Journal Page: Mandala Art




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Supplies:

Junk Journal http://bit.ly/2p5rcOj
Turner Acryl Gouache paint (Coral Red, Night Blue)
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (ships worldwide)
...Buy from Amazon US

Jackson's Quill brush 3/0
...Buy from Jackson's Art (Ships worldwide)
...Buy from Amazon US

Posca PC-1MR (Black, White)
...Buy from Amazon UK
...Buy from Amazon US

Ceramic Palette
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (Ships worldwide)
...Buy from Amazon US


Other items mentioned but not used:

Sharpie Waterbased Paint pen
...Buy from Amazon US

Turner Acryl Gouache paint (Beryl Green)
...Buy from Jackson's Art UK (Ships worldwide)
...Buy from Amazon US


close up of an Easy art journal page with Mandala art and a video by Kim Dellow


So somewhere in an alternate universe there is a Kim Dellow with a completely different art journal page because she finished it on the Thursday. But what about the more organised Kim Dellow who actually got hers finished on the Monday ahead of schedule? I wonder what her page looks like?

Have a super creative week!

Kim


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Friday 11 August 2017

VIDEO: 1000 Subs Thank You and What Cameras I Use For Filming

I've reached 1000 subs on YouTube - Thank You video by Kim Dellow

I don't believe it! I have over 1000 subscribers over on YouTube! Thank you so much to all of you who watch my videos, subscribe to my channel and leave me comments and likes too, I really appreciate it and as a thank you I have had a go at my first VLOG-style video. Oh Boy!

The topic is a behind the scenes look-see into my freelance designer work day. Yesterday's (10th August 2017) workday actually! So if you have ever wondered what I do or perhaps you are interested in being a freelance designer too, then you might enjoy my video share today!

The topic was suggested by Michelle Short, who I know you all know from her YouTube Channel The Card Grotto, but if you don't you really must go visit and subscribe! I also want to give Ruth Andrews a shout-out too for her topic support so that is another YouTube channel to watch too!

And if you are interested in the cameras I use for videoing then read under the video! I don't actually mention any of the tech in my video but you do see it!


VIDEO: 1000 Subs Thank You and a Day In The Life of a Freelance Designer




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Art Supplies used:
Junk Journal

Huion Light box
....Buy from Amazon UK
....Buy from Amazon US

Stencilgirl Loopy Ladders Stencil
....Buy from Stencilgirl (they ship worldwide).

Stencilgirl Circles Circles Stencil
....Buy from Simon Says Craft or Stencilgirl (they both ship worldwide).

Golden Acrylic Paint
....Buy from Amazon UK
....Buy from Amazon US

Liquitex Acrylic Paint
....Buy from Amazon UK
....Buy from Amazon US

UniPin pens
....Buy from Amazon UK
....Buy from Amazon US



The Cameras I Film Videos With

So I will let you into a not so secret, secret! I use two cameras to film my videos and compared to many YouTubers they might be considered a bit Lo Tech! Let's just call them budget shall we? I have a rather old Canon IXUS 220HS, if you are in the US then it is called a Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS. This is my main video camera.

Then I film my b-roll (get me with the filming lingo!) with my smartphone, which is a Motorola 4th Gen, yep, I am android! You can get this phone in the US as well if you are interested. So b-roll is things like my side shots and panning shots, where I move the camera over the art journal page for example. I also film my to camera roll, they are the shots of me jabbering on film, selfie-style, with my smartphone as it is just easier to be able to see myself and none of my other cameras have flip-out screens.

I didn't use my stills camera in the video but as we are talking cameras then you might like to know that my third (!) camera is the Canon sSLR 1000D which is sooooo old you can't even get it any more. But if you are looking for an entry-level dSLR then try the Canon EOS 1300D, or it is called the Canon EOS Rebel T6 in US. This newer model also shoots video so if you get this one you probably wouldn't need the point and shoot I suggest above, just this and your smart phone would be perfect!

It all really comes down to budget and if you are happy with tech. If you are on a tight budget and /or are a beginner and not used to dSLRs then a point and shoot might be a good way to get started. You can always sell it on later to upgrade!



Close-up of my floral project by Kim Dellow


The Cameras I Would Suggest IF You Have The Budget

I will upgrade eventually and I have my eye on a couple of cameras, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, which you can find under the same name in the US, and the Canon EOS 750D, which is called the Canon EOS Rebel T6i in the US. I only mention these here because if you have the money, and you want to invest in your video making, then it might be worth skipping the budget level and power up to the mid-range.

Let me know what cameras you are currently using and what cameras you have your eye on! I am always looking for suggestions.


Other Must Have Filming Accessories

You definitely need a tripod, I do not know what I would do without my tripod. Mine is just a no-frills Hama Star 61 Tripod, which I bought so many years ago, way before I even started blogging, What?! There was I time before blogging? Surely not?! If you are in the US, I could not find the exact same tripod but they had other Hama Stars for you.

Again, I am looking to upgrade to something that can do proper overhead angles, but I haven't quite decided what to upgrade to yet, it will depend on my studio space really. But shout if you would like some suggestions, I have my eye on some things!

I also use a Joby GripTight GorillaPod Stand, you can get this in the US too, to attach my Canon IXUS to my tripod, so if you are going for my non-budget suggestions then you might not need this. Although having a flexible mini-tripod is really, really useful, particularly for your b-roll footage. This tripod is fine for camera phones but if your second camera is anything heavier than a point and shoot you will need to get a bigger mini-tripod!

So my final video tech solution for the budget-conscious is a lighting solution. You might have noticed that I film my videos in front of a window. I do have some LED lights but natural light is always best. It's a south facing window so on days when the sun is out and the light is too strong I use a diffusing fabric, you can find it here if you are in the US, which I just thread over the roller blind when I need it.



A massive THANK YOU again for all your support both watching my videos and subscribing to my channel. I hope this behind the scenes has been interesting and useful. Let me know if you would like more!


Kim


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Wednesday 9 August 2017

VIDEO: Mixed media Flower Drawing Art Journal Page

Mixed Media Flower drawing art journal page video by Kim Dellow

Who needs some color to brighten their day? I do! I hope that you do too because I've got an explosion of color to share with you in my latest art journal page video. And I think I can safely call this a mixed media piece as I've got pattern paper, Gelatos, acrylic paint, oh and some coloured pencils in there too!

The video takes you through all of the layers for this page and it even shares what inspired the start of this page in the first place too! It also has another flower sketch as well and if you missed my last flower drawing video where I also share some tips and tricks for adding drawings to your art journal pages then you can watch it over on my YouTube channel, the video is called 'Easy Flower Drawing Art Journal Page'.

Hey, oh and I need to mention that I have reached a big milestone on my YouTube channel! I've got over 1000 subscribers and it is all down to you! THANK YOU so much for subscribing to my channel, watching my videos as well as commenting, liking them and sharing them too. It really does means so much to me.

So as a thank you to my subscribers I am current making a new video to celebrate and it will be a more of a behind the scenes, day in the life type of video. So keep your eyes open for it and if you aren't already please do subscribe to my channel over on YouTube and click the notification bell so you don't miss it.


VIDEO: Mixed media Flower Drawing Art Journal Page




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Supplies:
Junk Journal
Pattern paper
Scissors
Faber-Castell Gelato
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Water bottle
Sennelier Abstract Acrylic paint (Iridescent Pearl; Primary Blue; Purple; Deep Magenta)
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Posca Pen PC-1MR black pen
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Prismacolor pencils
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Golden regular gel (gloss)
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Brushes


Close-up of the Mixed Media Flower drawing art journal page. Video by Kim Dellow


Don't forget to share with me anything this project, or any of my other projects, inspire you to make as I would really love to see. Just tag me in on social media and my links are all below.

So I better get on with making my special 1000 Subscribers thank you video for you! I'm looking forward to sharing it with you!

Kim


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Wednesday 2 August 2017

VIDEO: Easy Flower Drawing Art Journal Page


One of my big goals this year is drawing more, you might remember the Daily Drawing Exercise I was doing regularly at the beginning of the year and posting on instagram? Did you play along with it? Perhaps we should do it again for a month? What do you think? Let me know!

Drawing is still a big part of my life so I thought that this week it would be fun to combine two of my favourite things at the moment - video making and drawing! This week a I have a video showing the process behind this art journal page with some timelapse video of the drawing from start to finish and I am also sharing some tips and tricks to get you adding your own drawings to your work.

So don't be shy! Give it a go and share the results by tagging me in on social media, I can't wait to see and you never know I might do a shout out to you on one of my videos!


VIDEO: Easy Flower Drawing Art Journal Page





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Supplies: 
Found papers - notepad, envelop
Ruler
Golden Regular Gel (Gloss)
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Pencil 2B
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UniPin Pens 0.1, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0
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Cretacolor eraser
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brush
Ecoline Brush Pens
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ZIG BrusH2O medium waterbrush
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ZIG BrusH2O detailer waterbrush
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Junk Journal
Page already had:
PaperArtsy Baltic Blue paint
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Winsor and Newton Galeria Gesso
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Faber-Castell Gelato for tinting
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Mini Doodle Bloom The Crafter's Workshop Stencil
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I have more videos with inspiration for using ink and pen in your work and if you wanted a starter idea for how to tint gesso then check out my 'Easy Texture Art Journal' video.

Leave me a comment below, or on my YouTube channel, letting me know if you would like more videos with drawing tips and tricks from me and also let me know what you will be drawing on your next project!


And if you want some more drawing exercise to play with then try these two:

Daily Drawing Exercise from Kim DellowDrawing with ink pads by Kim Dellow


Can't wait to see your next drawing!

Kim


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Wednesday 26 July 2017

VIDEO: Distress Oxide Ink Pastel Art Journal Page

Distress Oxide Ink Pastel Art journal page: A video by Kim Dellow


Yay! New video time! And this week I thought I would break out some Distress Oxide inks. What do you think about  these inks? Have you tried them? Are you a fan or a 'whatevs.'?! I know, I am a bit late to the whole Distress Oxide party, as they came out, what six months ago? But, hey, better late than never, right?

Oh and talking about being late, I'm sorry that today's post is later than usual, I had some technical hitches uploading my video, Zoinks! But it is here and in it I am sharing an art journal page with a great technique for building layers full of that yummy dot, spot and splatter texture that Distress Oxides seem just perfect for.

I've gone for a pastel color combination with my three Distress Oxide ink pads and I am working in my junk journals again, and if you haven't seen what I use for Junk Journals yet then I do have a video all about them!


VIDEO: Distress Oxide Ink Pastel Art Journal Page




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Supplies
Junk Journal
Fired Brick Distress Oxide ink:
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Broken China Distress Oxide ink:
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Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide ink:
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Kitchen sponge
Gesso:
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Brush
Scissors
Golden Regular Gel:
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Uni pin fine line marker 0.1:
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Craft mat:
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Water spritzer
Kitchen towel


Close up of the Distress Oxide Ink Pastel Art journal page: A video by Kim Dellow


So do let me know how you are getting on with these ink pads and if you would like some more videos from me sharing techniques and tricks for using them? Or are there too many videos on them already?

Oh and don't forget if you want some more ink pad inspiration you can always try my 'Drawing with Ink Pads' video!

I would love to give you a shout-out at the end of one of my videos, so please do link to me on social media if you are sharing something you made that was inspired by my videos or work. All the links you need to find me are below.

Kim


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