Venetian Carnival Mask
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…)
Bister and Stone Art in Powertex mixed media art
For the next article about how I use Powertex Bister, I’m revisiting a favourite technique. Creating a stone effect with Stone Art and Bister is an impressive technique that looks amazing on craft projects and can amaze people with its realistic finish. However, it’s also a useful technique for mixed Read more…
Powertex Bister Planets
Powertex Bister art If you’ve been following my series of articles on using Powertex Bister in mixed media art, you might be ready to try a project. This Powertex Bister planets painting was created for the Powertex UK design team and was originally published in the Powertex UK magazine. It’s Read more…
Powertex Bister granules for mixed media art
Powertex Bister Granules for mixed media art Have you tried Bister granules in your art? If you’ve ever taken a Powertex mixed media art workshop with me you will know that Powertex Bister Granules are on my favourites list. Using the granules for mixed media art is a bit different Read more…
How I inspire my art with photos
I intended to write a blog about how I use Powertex Bister granules this week. Particularly my favourite blue ones, on Ivory Powertex with some Rusty Powder thrown in. However, we can’t always get straight to the art table and open the Powertex so this is what I do instead. Read more…
5 quick tips for using Powertex on glass
Use Powertex techniques on glass for fun, quick and easy mixed media projects. If you’re a beginner to Powertex products then read on.
With a couple of tips, you’ll be ready to make potion bottles, turn wine glasses into beautiful goblets, and redesign your mirrors!
Powertex Bister – Using Bister in my art
One of my favourite pigments to add to my art is Powertex Bister. The slightly muted and organic colours create a gorgeous atmosphere in a painting. The fluid ink is perfect for flowing around the textures in my paintings. The Powertex sprays that I use come in a natural brown Read more…
Five ways to add texture with Powertex Products
In my mixed media art I use several Powertex products and techniques to create texture and there are many ways to do it. Here I’m sharing my favourites but the possibilities and combinations are endless so it’s good to try things until you find your own favourites. I create a Read more…
A moonlit sea with mixed media Powertex
In May I created a moonlit sea scene with Powertex and mixed media for the Powertex UK design team. I used mdf pieces and products from Powertex UK and made two large mdf plaques with a nautical theme. This project first appeared on the Powertex UK Mixed Media Magazine.
3 tips for Powertex mixed media art
I love to create mixed art on canvas and it’s no secret that Powertex products are my favourites. As a Powertex tutor I’ve tried lots of different types of projects. These are three tips for using Powertex to create great mixed media art. If mixed media art is all about Read more…