This piece was originally created for the Powertex UK Design Team a few years ago. I’m sharing it as an example of how to create a textured background for a strong focal piece, like the clay cow skull in this mixed media art. Materials used MDF 25 cm base frame Read more…
Mixed media Halloween art I made this project for the Powertex UK Design Team using the Secret Art Box. The October 2019 subscription box was packed full of Halloween-themed supplies. Pick up similar embellishments and pieces from craft stores or take a look on Powertex UK. See the supplies list Read more…
Powertex Bister is a beautiful range of pigments that can create stunning effects for your Powertex fabric sculpture and wall art. If you’re wondering what you need to get started with Bister this post is for you. You can also download my free digital Quick Guide to Bister. Powertex Bister Read more…
Creating seasonal decorations like this Autumn wreath is easy with Powertex. The fabric hardener is also weatherproof after three weeks so it’s the perfect product if you want to decorate your front door or garden. Use any Autumnal embellishments and shapes to customise your piece or create for any season.
Am I an artist? I often wonder if I am artist for lots of reasons. Some of this is to do with my skill level while I’m learning, comparing myself to others who are further along the path than me and also because I started out more as a crafter.
It’s time for the Summer Exhibition 2019 in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. The Collective has over 150 artists working in a variety of materials and techniques from oil painters and award winning watercolorists to sculptors, photographers and jewellers. This year I will have a mixed media painting on display and despite the Read more…
I’m feeling colourful so I’m sharing how I made my Powertex rainbow fairy houses. I created a whole village of multicoloured magical homes for the garden.
In July I got my hands on my first Powertex UK Secret Art Box. I was asked to create a project using the box for my Design Team blog. Firstly, I was really surprised how much was packed into the box. (more…)
I’m elbow deep in paint while I study an intensive three month art course. It’s been an extraordinary journey to week 10 and I’m using all my creative time and energy on it. The most frustrating part is that there’s no beautiful finished paintings to share. Let’s talk about the Read more…
