I’ve been learning some new mixed media paper techniques for the last week or so. I’ve used acrylic paint, ink, and colored pencil on index paper. I then use Mod Podge to attach various cover papers to the surface. I paint both sides so that one can use it as journal covers, or switching back and forth in the frame occasionally.

These papers are great fun to assemble. I bought some translucent heavier paper for the covers and it is very sturdy. It works quite well, holds together better than tissues or tissue paper. Using some of the edge designs that I used in my design classes in art school are coming to good use for these experiments as positive and negative components to these creations. They are more graphic than my paintings. I am really enjoying paper making as it’s own art form.  

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