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…)
Mixed media art with Powertex Universal Medium is easy because it’s a product that does everything. It’s a fabric hardener, adhesive and paint all in one. (more…)
Art journaling my way My art journal is where I leave my thoughts, my worries and fears. It’s also somewhere I can test new ideas and experiment with colour and drawing. I work through tough days and celebrate my achievements. The act of sitting down to journal creates a safe Read more…
This pocket watch project originally appeared on the Powertex UK blog during a Wonderland themed month. (more…)
This lovely Powertex seahorse project for the Powertex UK Design Team uses two simple techniques to make amazing textures and stunning colour effects. Take your Seahorse Project pack or other MDF template and just add some Bronze Powertex Medium and the Powercolor pigment tray and away you go. Ingredients Bronze Powertex Read more…
Creating a textured Powertex landscape Did you see my Powertex landscape blog in June for the design team? The theme was Italy so I created a textured landscape on canvas, inspired by those beautiful Venetian rivers. This project was originally featured on the Powertex UK blog. My project is a dimensional Read more…
What is Powertex? The short answer Powertex Universal Medium is a liquid fabric hardener. It’s water based and non toxic and carries the sought after AP seal. A range of complementary products is also available. The details Powertex Universal Medium was developed as a fabric hardener. It’s water based, non Read more…
Powertex and glass A quick image search on the internet for Powertex and glass will show you pages of beautifully decorated bottles and glasses. Anyone that has tried to wrap a bottle or glass with Powertex will know that it can be a slippery business! Some people find that on Read more…