Makings and Musings Community

Hi everyone,

I am excited to share something new with you. I have started a series of short videos where I take a closer look at different art materials. In each video, I explain what the material is, how to use it, and I share a small project so you can try it out yourself.

👉 You can watch the Masking Fluid tutorial here

The first video in this series is all about Masking Fluid. Masking fluid is a liquid that you can paint onto your paper to protect certain areas while you work with watercolour. Once it dries, you can paint freely over the top. When you remove it, you reveal the untouched white of the paper underneath. It is perfect for highlights, crisp details, and areas you want to keep bright.

This is just the beginning. In the coming months, I will also be sharing videos about:

BLOB Technique: Mixed Media Swallow

In this special class, I will take you step-by-step through the full BLOB technique to create a little mixed media swallow. I know we have explored this method before, but this time we are slowing down and giving ourselves the time to enjoy the full process—without rushing to finish in just one session.

We begin with a playful layer of watercolour, using the BLOB method to lay down loose shapes that suggest our swallow's form. Once dry, we move on to coloured pencils to bring in finer details and tidy things up. Finally, I use water-soluble oil pastels to cover little imperfections and add that extra character and richness to the piece.

You can use any art supplies you have at home. The focus is on layering, experimenting, and taking our time. It is a relaxing and joyful process, and I cannot wait to see…