Now that I literally have HUNDREDS OF PRINTS from my new toy, I need to start making things instead of printing!

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Pan Pastels to do large blockd of color for backgrounds

See how quick & easy it is to lay down large blocks of color for backgrounds, underpainting, color washes etc. with PanPastel. Generating virtually no dust. You can still use traditional pastel sticks over the PanPastel color, or keep painting further layers and details in PanPastel.

Christy Tomlinson: Behind the Art: Stencils & Masks Part 1 , 2 & 3

If you have the opportunity to take any of Christy's classes, I promise you it is the best money you'll ever spend! Check her website for classes and workshops!






COLOR WASH (Adirondack brand ) is pure color
Can use basic

Gesso with Stencils and Glimmer Mist

Art Journal Backgrounds -Christina Lazar-Schuler

Art Journal Backgrounds from Christina Lazar-Schuler on Vimeo.

Backrounds at the Lisa Workshop

Backgrounds for calligraphy

http://web.me.com/yukimia/Yukimi_A/Background_Technique.html