December 2020 at the art table December rolled around and the need for rest became all too apparent. Emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted I stepped away from my art table and from social media with a head full of guilt but a body that wouldn’t allow anything but a slower, Read more…
Mixed media rust art with Powertex and Rusty Powder Mixed media artists love rusty effects for their organic textures and colours that look great whether applied to details or whole projects. It’s the perfect effect for steampunk, grunge and industrial themed art, crafts, sculpture and even costume or cosplay design. Read more…
November 2020 at the art table November arrived with a second Covid lockdown. I felt the weight of it although the view from my window changed very little. Scaffolders, builders and students still filled the street outside. I finished the “play” canvases, returned to playing in the sketchbooks and began Read more…
Handmade gifts with Powertex and glass When you’re hand-making gifts with Powertex there’s lots of inspiration. Altered bottles, decorated wine glasses and fairy houses are high up on the list of gift ideas. All these use a glass base to create something unique. If you’d like to try using Powertex Read more…
Have you got a bottle of Powertex Universal Medium in your craft supplies? The possibilities can be overwhelming. Here are some ideas here for beginners and some tips to get you started on your own mixed media art and craft projects. 5 easy Powertex projects for beginners Powertex can do Read more…
October 2020 at the art table October was a wild weather month as Autumn arrived with storms and blustery walks. The high winds blew huge waves and seaspray down at the beach. I spent more time painting this month, partly because I had more time at home and partly because my Read more…
September 2020 at the art table September brought extraordinary changes in the weather from a glorious warm late summer swim to cool stormy days and cosy nights of Autumn. I was excited to be Featured Artist at Adur Art Collective this month just in time to launch my latest abstract Read more…
August 2020 at the art table My art table reflection in August 2020 and the Powertex art continued on the art table this month with two more pieces. One in neutrals with Black Bister and one with Green Bister. The green one was a huge surprise to me as I Read more…
Use Bister to create a series Making Powertex art in a series or collection is a great way to practice techniques and develop a style. This small Powertex Bister series started out as an experiment with Rusty Powder and Bister while I took a break from acrylic painting. Using limited Read more…
Create a Powertex art background with Ivory Powertex and Bister Powertex products are versatile for creating textured, mixed media art. Use Bister with Ivory Powertex Universal Medium as a background to add a hint of colour and texture then add heavy textured layers. This piece is a finished example of Read more…