Description
Create a cast of whimsical critters that will be the star of any art journal page! Let Jodi Ohl show you how to layer acrylics to create a simple design for the background. You’ll experiment with technique like glazing and creating a veil. Then, learn how to use basic shapes to create the characters and discover how details can make a dramatic difference by creating eyes and other features that give your characters personality and expression.
In this video you’ll:
- Develop an interesting background
- Try sgraffito and other mark making techniques
- Do some doodling
- Learn to frame your page
- Mix custom acrylic colors
- Add fancy lettering
- Add some collage
Watch a preview of Jodi’s Art Journaling Live 3 class here!
About the Artist
Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed-media artist, originally from Dunkirk, New York, who now resides in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she has now built a body of work known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations and compositions that are often whimsical, abstract and motivational in nature. Her art appeals to those who are young at heart and those who appreciate the positive side of life. Jodi has been published in 23 international mixed-media magazines including Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Cloth, Paper, Scissors STUDIOS, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling and more. Jodi is the author of Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink (North Light, 2017). She is represented by regional galleries in North Carolina and several others along the east coast. Jodi enjoys writing about her art and sharing her love of healing and motivation through creativity, and is a popular mixed media art teacher online and at in person classes. When not painting, she enjoys time with her two sons, Josh and Zach. Jodi welcomes visitors at her website, JodiOhl.com, and at her blog, SweetRepeats.blogspot.com.
Materials List
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Surface
- Canson XL Mix Media pad
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Media
- DecoArt Black Gesso
- DecoArt Matte Medium
- DecoArt Media Acrylic Shimmer Mister in Turquoise, Primary Magenta, White and Violet (optional)
- DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics in Titanium White, Carbon Black, Pyrrole Red, Primary Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Primary Magenta, Cobalt Teal Hue
- Derwent Graphic 2B pencil and 8B Watersoluble Sketching Pencil
- Sharpie Markers, black and white
- White gel pen
- White Gesso
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Other Tools and Supplies
- Baby wipes (optional)
- Brushes
- Catalyst wedge
- deli paper
- Old rag or paper towel
- palette knife
- Palette paper
- Sakura Pigma Micron pen (optional)
- Scissors
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