Top five Powertex posts of 2018 So these are my most top Powertex posts from 2018! There’s lots of information here for Powertex artists. If you’re a beginner to Powertex I recommend you take a wander through these posts to help you make the most of the product. There’s lots Read more…
This art journaling FAQ is for beginners getting stuck. The following questions have come up in my journaling class so I’m sharing them here in the hope that they help someone else. If you have another question about journaling, leave me a comment or get in touch. (more…)
As you might imagine, when I started out with Powertex I dived in, playing, experimenting and making mistakes along the way. Some time later I’ve learned from those early messes and I want to share my Powertex top tips with you. If you’re new to Powertex maybe you will find them helpful.
There are lots of reasons why we keep art journals but for some of us, at least some of the time it’s a place to express our feelings. Sometimes we can do this with colour, images, patterns, quotes or lyrics. Sometimes we need to write, sometimes a lot! Sometimes we write but we want to obscure that writing in some way. This blog looks at ways of using hidden words in art journaling.
Creative Secrets with Fiona Potter Fiona Potter is a Powertex artist, design team member and tutor but you may know her from her time working as a jewellery designer and demonstrator on Jewellery Maker television. You can find some examples of her work on Facebook, and at her blog as well Read more…
Mixed media rust and Powertex Mixed media artists love rust effects for their organic textures and colours that look great whether applied to details or whole projects. There are lots of products available for creating rust effects, applying actual rust or even for using rusted objects to dye papers and Read more…
I love to have a regular journaling practice. It’s time to myself, dedicated time for art and a place to express myself freely. I can choose my materials, style, colour palette and words to suit my mood or situation. I wrote this blog about starting an art journal but five minute journaling is part of how I make this happen for me! (more…)
It’s no secret I’m a fan but I love painting with Powertex and I previously posted this blog about using Powertex in mixed media art. I’m going to expand on those getting started tips, to some of the techniques I use to create my artworks on canvas with Powertex products. (more…)
Jinny Holt from Mum’s Shed Jinny Holt is a Powertex tutor and Powertex Design Team member but she has a range of extraordinary creative talents. You can find examples of her fantastic art and crafts at Mum’s Shed on Blogger and Facebook as well as reading her Powertex UK blogs. Read more…
