I love making these little “pom-pom” flowers! Add in a black and white patterned bowl and its just the cutest lil’ piece of art. Mixed media takes a lot of supplies, steps and time…I love each part of the process. This piece took just under 2 hours from start to finish- but you can watch in under 2 minutes! (Hint: click on full view to see it larger)
Here’s Part 1: Sketching on the block, cutting and adhering the paper bowl, gesso, outline with stabilo pencil and painting the flowers.
Part 2: Painting the background, second coat on flowers and leaves, watercolor bowl, paint sides.
Next steps, not shown in video: Spray with clear varnish, sand edges, wipe, stamp initials on front, spray final coat of varnish. (I’ll share the final piece once I take a few photos). I’d love to teach this one in real time- what do you think, would you like to watch and follow along, making one for yourself? Let me know in the comments:)
Supplies used: 4″x4″ wood panel, clear gesso, stabilo pencil, mod-podge, patterned paper, acrylic paint, clear varnish, sandpaper, alphabet stamps.