Watch how I turn a simple dot stencil and gel plate into richly colored, tearable collage paper. The fluid acrylic soaks through the paper but resists the metallic paint—no white edges when you rip it! Perfect for mixed media layers.

I am so very excited to announce my NEW Vintage Birds Rice Paper collection of five designs. I think you will love these papers for card making, gel printing, mixed media, paper crafts, and more!

In my latest video, I’m diving into the beautifully imperfect world of grungy gel plate printing. Using a mix of foam stamps and stencils, I’ll show you how to create rich, layered prints full of texture and personality.

In this video, I’ll show you how to layer stencils and foam stamps on the gel plate to create a rich, grungy print full of texture and depth.

In June, I spent three incredible weeks exploring Ireland—soaking up the landscapes, the culture, and the quiet magic of the countryside. From lush green hills to weathered stone walls, every turn offered fresh inspiration for my art.

For Today’s Tidbit Barb from Joggles and I are doodling on the gel plate with Posca Pens and a fun stencil. Barb adds multi color through the stencil which creates the perfect balance for black and white doodles!

These small-scale creations pack a big visual punch and serve as the perfect practice for larger mixed media projects. Whether you’re making greeting cards, art journal pages, or experimenting with textures and layers, this technique is a fantastic way to explore new artistic possibilities.

For Today’s Tidbit Barb from Joggles and I are working at an AirBnB in Sacramento, in the kitchen! We’ve got to keep the table protected from our art supplies and here’s how we do it!

For Today’s Tidbit, Barb and I took DecoFoil and Texture Paste and made an incredibly cool textured effect. This is something I like to use in my Funky Florals mixed media pieces.

This week Barb and I are using Golden High Flow Acrylic with a spray bottle to create unique spray paint effects without the mess and fumes of aerosol! The effects are fantastic!

NEW NEW NEW! It’s finally here… a set of foam stamps inspired by organic Art Nouveau artwork of Gustav Klimt. These designs pair with the recent Klimt Scribbles and Doodles set of stencils and masks–a match made in mixed media heaven!

This week, I stumbled onto a super fun technique using beeswax crayons as a resist on the gel plate—and it all started with my kids' crayon drawings!

Grab your FREE Journal from Joggles with my art on the front! May 9th - 18th earn one journal for every $50 you spend. In this video Barb will give you some ideas for art journalling pages and I’ll show you how to mimic the printed cover design designed by me, on the back!

Today’s Tidbit features the Dynamic Duo of Barb from Joggles right here with me in Sacramento. We figured out how to create loose, hand drawn elements in Deco Foil–it’s FABULOUS and oh so simple.

Looking for a fun way to showcase your gel prints? This week’s tutorial features a simple yet striking project, perfect for prints on Wet Strength Tissue, Rice Paper, stencil designs, or roll-off sheets.

Barb and I experiment with layering—a Klimt Scribbles & Doodles stencil with large openings over an Art Nouveau Collection stencil with smaller details—to create a rich, textured, multi-layered gel print that’s absolutely over the moon!

This week, I’m exploring soft pastels on the gel plate again and discovering new ways to integrate those prints into mixed media projects.

For Today’s Tidbit, Barb and I took DecoFoil and Tacky Glue to the next level, using my Klimt Freeform Stencils to create stunning, loose metallic shapes in a spectrum of dazzling colors and patterns.

A simple technique for adding texture and pattern through low relief printing with a brayer over tissue paper. Fun, fast, simple, and awesome!

NEW NEW NEW! It’s finally here… a storage solution for your 0×12 gel plate! The clamshell it came in can often become brittle and crack. This metal tin is the best way to store your 9×12 plate to keep it free of dust and debris.