#2026calendarchallenge - Bear background work …
After many variations, I decided on this placement for the stained text papers. Also put needed supplies in easy reach.
Was futzing about placement and decided to use a
#2026calendarchallenge - New week, same bear 🐻
Used Sharpie pen to darken darks and increase contrast on bear illustration and colored with Copic markers.
Researched vintage illustration and text. Printed and stained with Distress Inks.
I did some background work across all 12 art boards for my #2026calendarchallenge
First, paint with watered down Liquitex Parchment color acrylic ink … which leaves visible brushstrokes.
Second, push sea sponge into paint
I love using printed tissue paper in my mixed media art, but it’s a bit of a process to get to the final stage.
I’m considering my calendar art as a
