Mixed Medium Texture and Shine with Shari Carroll
Welcome everyone! I hope you’re all having a fantastic week!
I’m here with a mixed medium project I’ve created. I was inspired by texture and a bit of shine. My goal was to bring together several different types of elements to make an interesting arrangement to surround the “M” on my canvas. The thought behind this canvas is of course… Melody. She just turned 4 so you might notice some of the Tim Holtz Idea-ology that I chose highlight the the number 4.
I started out with an 8×8″ canvas and Matte Gel Medium to glue down some Tim Holtz Botanical Collage paper. This gave me a background design base to build upon. From there I added plain white tissue paper and let it wrinkle up a bit for an imperfect look.
I sketched and cut out the “M” from Tim Holtz Textured Surfaces and glue it in place next to an Idea-ology Measurement piece. I added Evergreen Bough and Seedless Preserves Distress paint in drips to add color. I used Prima Art Stones for texture to fill in the corner of the “M” and ruler. I painted the Bo Bunny Laser cut Foliage, Idea-ology Butterfly and art stones.
One element that I added was a Tim Holtz Assemblage ball chain necklace with a charm which fit around the canvas perfectly without any adjustment. I was actually quite proud of myself that I figured this out! It goes to show you if you don’t try it, you’ll never know!
To finish everything off, I added in some Prima Diamond Pebbles and Nuvo Muted Muave Hexagon confetti along with a few spatters of Distress Mica Sprays. Fun isn’t it?
I filmed the entire process of how this came together. You can view the video below or on our YouTube channel HERE.
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Beautiful mixed media canvas! Thanks for sharing.
This is amazing! I love the soft colors you used! Beautiful!
Shari your mixed media projects are a wonderment! I love your videos because you make it look so easy….
Beautiful project and so much to look at because you don’t want to miss any of it. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Beautiful page.
Love the muted colors.
thanks for sharing
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Wonderful project!!!Thanks for sharing.
The different textures add so much to look at! Lovely piece Shari.
Oh my! This is wonderful!! I just love Shari’s work!! thanks for sharing.
Lovely mixed media canvas
Gorgeous! I love the way you have the canvas divided and the textures… Beautiful!
So very pretty!!
Wow–what an amazing canvas! You are truly an artist!
Your work is amazing, the. Plots just speak to me?
Love all the texture and the layering.
OMG, super fabulous project. I love watching you create your mixed media projects, absolutely amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and inspiration.
Beautiful mixed media canvas.
Thanks for sharing…
Wonderful piece of art!!!
Oh wow, I love this! You are inspiring me to make some kind of wall art for my newly painted guest room! Something like this would be so much fun – thank you for all you share!!!
I love that Shari continues to share how to do mixed media projects. They are always beautiful, as is this one! One of these days I will try mixed media.
Lovely canvas. Your color combo and elements are great! I love when something random works out!
What an absolutely stunning canvas! Thanks so much for the video tutorial!
Awesome project!
Thanks for sharing.
Ooh la la! This is just gorgeous! And you’ve inspired me to make one of my own. I’ve been planning to make some ‘R’s for a wall in my craft room and this will be perfect … and the highlight! Thank you so very much for the awesome inspiration.
Very nice!
Beautiful!!
This mixed media project is so lovely…I’ve never done one but your creativity is encouraging me to give it a try. tfs
Gorgeous artwork! Shari, I think you are a mixed media goddess!
Aww Shari! I love this piece of art! I could watch you create for hours and hours! I love how you mix different elements into a cohesive piece!
Stunning!!!
WOW AMAZING project!!!
Very nice project.
Great mixed media inspiration…it’s a true eyecandy!
xxx Margreet
What a fun project!
This is so Gorgeous!
I especially love the botanical stamps. NICE and detailed…
Your project is so soft and a lovely ones, inspirational work!
Lovely lovely canvas. What a great gift idea.
Lovely use of
the canvas and
beautiful design.
Carla from Utah
Simply amazing! So many wonderful details on this!
Again a awesome piece Shari! The small amount of colours, just enough to give it colour and make it interesting and how cool are those pebles, never seen them before but I love them. Thank you so much for this artwork and great inspiration!
This is awesome!
Fabulous!! Love how the colors work together too.
Great color selection! I love the subdued tones.
Wow! Fabulous project! Love it!
Love all the details on this project!
This is beautiful. I really love the subtle colors! :)
I could watch you create All Day!!! Gorgeous canvas!!!!
Oooh what a beautiful work of art!
Seeing as my name starts with an M, I like your project! ha-ha Great canvas!
So pretty.