Makings and Musings Community

Hello everyone,

I have just shared my latest Art Materials Review, and this month I am working with tempera paint sticks.

I have really enjoyed revisiting these. I originally bought them for a children’s workshop, but I have found them to be such a wonderful tool for my own sketchbook work as well. They are bold, immediate, and very freeing to use, especially when I want to create without overthinking.

In the video, I show what they are, how they behave on paper, and I make a simple journaling page using them as a starting point for reflection.

You can watch it here and I have also added the video to the Library:

I would really love to know if you have used them before, or if they are completely new to you.

I am also always open to suggestions for the next material in the series, so please do share if there is something you are curious about.

With warm wishes,Irene