Too many choices of papers = chaotic results = no joy. Yes! You described the problem I’ve been having. I’ve even been searching online and in my community for art courses to help me with the process because I’ve been so stumped, and I feel like you just gave it to me! Thank you so much! I’ve just discovered your channel and now I’m going to go watch your whole library! Thank you!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I am absolutely thrilled that my way of sorting could bring some order to your process. It made the world of difference in how I create when I stumbled on it a couple years ago. For me, the fewer papers to choose from, the better!

I tend to hoard my very favorite papers. Thanks for your generous and free tutorials.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Remember you can ALWAYS make more papers, and probably have a ton of them already! Hope you will enjoy your favorites in making a collage with them!

Loved these. I think I need to make more papers and really stick to a limited palette. Thank you Cat.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

So glad that you found this demo helpful! Yes a limited palette really gives you so many options when it comes to creating collages from the papers made with this way.

You are such a kind considerate lady, to share and teach us so much , I am in awe of you thank you 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🥰 uk

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

What a loving, kind thing to say. Thank you my friend!

@liseovery1413

Ай бұрын

Catherine you are such a great artist/teacher thank you again for your brilliant work. 😻

This is great 🙂 I've heard that our soul speaks to us through synchronicities to know we're on the right path and you are the second Catherine I've been led to. The other one was to do with a card game that gets you out and about. Both of you really creative people 🙂

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

How lovely that our souls led us to each other! I'm honored that you choose to be part of my journey, and allow me into yours.

You put these together so well❣️. They look beautiful ❣️

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Awww thank you!

Wonderfully instructive video! I havs signed up for the workshop. Now I need to create more fodder! ❤️❤️❤️

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! And welcome to Collage Kickstart. Can't wait to see what you create with it.

Beautiful!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I love all these ! Thanks so much for the unlimited free access to your kickstart collage course. Ive started , but come to a standstill ~ I cant seem to make choices and have thrown a couple away, but plan to make more varied painted papers.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Try sorting and using only papers that you absolutely love. This makes the process a lot easier for me.

@user-ny1uq2jj8f

29 күн бұрын

It absolutely does make a difference, plus the ones put aside can be worked upon later. Thank You! x

@catrains.artist

29 күн бұрын

@@user-ny1uq2jj8f You are most welcome!

Thanks so much for these videos. I get so confused when I'm creating these papers, and following along here really helps!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I'm thrilled that you find my videos helpful to your process.

Very cool, Cat! I love your generosity in sharing your talent and techniques. Thanks!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

What a kind thing to say, thank you 🙏.

@marthamihaly5125

Ай бұрын

One more thing I’ve learned: I used to obsess over torn vs. cut edges in my collages; I’ve seen that you don’t, and everything still looks great. So I’m not going to do that anymore!☺️

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

@@marthamihaly5125 It took me a while to stop obsessing over straight cut lines too! Its a huge freedom to just rip and glue!!!

I love these! Thanks for showing the thinking behind your process!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much. I'm glad that you found this helpful.

thank you for a great tutorial!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Fantastic !

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Awww thank you!

Beautiful! Thank you!😊

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thank you too!

I love your collage process. Can't wait to check out your other videos!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mary! I would be honored if you would watch my other videos.

Amazing. Thanks for showing!

@catrains.artist

25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love these colours 💐💐💐💐 and diff papers 🥰

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know!

Pure eye candy! SO inspiring, thank you!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Awww thanks!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Awww thanks, I appreciate the kind feedback 💞

I enjoyed and appreciated watching and hearing your process. And may I say, you have Such beautiful hands and nails! 👐🏼🎊

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for ALL the kind words!

I really enjoyed your video ❤ Thank you ❤

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it!

Beautiful ! Your tutorials are excellent. Your explanation and thought process of how to choose papers in this is very helpful. I also admire your restraint to only use a few bits of those gorgeous papers out of all you chose. Time for me to catch up on more of your videos 🥰

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing what is useful in my videos. I'm honored that you choose to watch what I put out into the world.

@tomasinaconti4140

Ай бұрын

@@catrains.artist ALL OF IT IS HELPFUL AND USEFUL ❤️

Magnifique 🌸🌸🌸

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Awww thank you!

Brilliant ❤

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much!

Thank you! This was super helpful. I feel a renewed confidence to do more collage. As well I receive comfort knowing I can watch more of your collage videos until I find my groove. Many thanks ❤

@catrains.artist

25 күн бұрын

I love that! What wonderful feedback, and I am so happy you find comfort in these videos. I appreciate you 💖

Thank you

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thank YOU!

This is so great! I've never even heard about some of these techniques. Thanks for sharing this info with us! TFS 😊

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I'm thrilled that what I'm teaching resonates with you. You are most welcome!

These turned out beautiful. Thank you, Cat. ❤

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the loving feedback!

@marilyncarlstead2601

Ай бұрын

@@catrains.artist ❤

I loved these collages. I just recently made some water droplet papers. Can't wait to use them.

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

Thanks so very much! The water drop papers are magical and so useful in a collage when placed on transparent paper.

You totally Marie Kondo your papers and I’m here for it!!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I love that! 😂💖

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

That is about the nicest thing you can say to me! I think I'll begin describing my sorting practice the way you did 😉!

You have the perfect voice for this - thanks so much for the free tutorials!

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

What a loving thing to say! Thank you my friend

Catherine, how do you keep your media spreading brushes clean and soft? Thanks

@catrains.artist

Ай бұрын

I rinse them in water as soon as I finish gluing, but if I've been gluing too for long, they will get stiff. Then I soak them over night in Murphy's Oil Soap, and then rinse with water. They come out looking like new!