🎨 LOVE MIXED MEDIA ART TUTORIALS that feature GIRLS Here's a playlist of my top favorite projects! bit.ly/mixedmediagirls 🍔🍔🍔Want more specifics about my Mixed Media "Hamburger" Layering system? Check out this playlist! bit.ly/hamburgerseries And don't forget to HAVE FUN!!!

OMG so glad i came across your amazing videos on ways to collage with scrapbook paper!!! I hit a thrift store gold mine find of hundreds of sheets of vintage style scrapbook paper for 20 bucks and the library was giving away all these folders of vintage papers and letters and all kinds of beautiful hiatorical papers After watching your videos my brain is scheming all kinds of storms lol on the endless possibilities thank you thank you for the inspiration!!! I have a thing about vintage fashionable women in clioche hats etc so i cant wait to get started

@KarenCampbellArtist

Ай бұрын

OMG! How exciting and perfect timing! Enjoy!

After watching your videos I went to Hobby Lobby, Everything a Dollar and Goodwill loaded up on supplies. All kind of scrapbook paper.

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Yay, have fun creating!

Love the Fairy Ears

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Daphane!

I also like the Collage of phone book pages

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So glad I found you! Just breaking the tip of the ice berg with mixed media and I LOVE it! Started with scrapbooking paper, acrylics, stencils and used my pressed wildflowers from last summer. Would’ve loved to attach a photo of the finished product. This. Is. A. Start! Will continue to tune in to you!

@KarenCampbellArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Yay, so happy to have you here Sandra! I hope you enjoy the channel!

Looking great . Love the Fairy Ears my favorite

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Daphane!

So looking forward!!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yay, thanks for watching Sarah!

Lovely work ,nice mixed media project

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Lourdes!!!

This is truly one of THE BEST VIDEOS I have seen of yours! I am one of your silent admirers and have been since December 30th

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so very much Nancy!!! That made my day!!!

Love your techniques!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Valerie!

Try makeup brushes with painting and blending! They are great with paint! A soft yet stiff brush for blending strokes! The larger soft brushes are great for super soft large fuzzy and super blended. Really everyone even just decent cheap dollar store makeup brushes! They are great added to my studio. I also love the stabilo ALLs!

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you!

Yes I’m new to your style and love love it. Matches my dual personality lol

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Welcome, and you are in the right place!

@daphanemcconnell7478

Жыл бұрын

I love the way Newspaper or ex.scraps paper with writing gessoed then sketch paint over it. See! I learned something Karen lol Thank you, Dee

Omg I cannot get enough of your videos! I wish you posted everyday!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Okay this is the most kindest comment I've ever gotten ❤❤❤❤ I do have 2 channels of you like drawing too! Http://bit.ly/karendraws Have a wonderful night, you are so nice!!

Wicked fun!! Love love love you and your excellent fun teaching style!! 🥰✅

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

You're wicked awesome, Chaya!!! Thank you!!!

Oh boy Karen, I have just found your website and what a breath of fresh air you are. I love the way you teach so clearly - fabulous. I am going to spend days watching all your tutorials and making notes. Thank you - YOU ROCK - Wll DONE.

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Lynda, you rock!!!!! And welcome, so glad to have you here!!! There's a lot on my channel, so have so much fun as you dive in!

Hi KAREN, I just discovered you and I love love your work. You have a delightful personality that has inspired to stop procrastinating and get started. I’d like your cheat sheet please. Thank you for your help!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Dayna and welcome to my channel! I'm so glad that you are feeling inspired! Hope this helps: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

Absolutely loving your tutorials Karen. Thanks for sharing, and giving so much inspiration xx

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!!!

Absolutely beautiful!!! Can’t wait for next weeks video. Thanks!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jackie!

Wonderful as always. I donated over a foot tall stack of scrapbook paper to the school district when I moved and can still wall paper the house! 😃 Can do the background, could never do beautiful elf! Looking forward to next week! Thank you.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Omg!! Lol!!! You sound like me!!! You could do the elf, for sure!!! You may just need the real-time version 😂😂 I spoil my mixed media Society members and dont make them draws rather I give them traceables!!! Takes the pressure off! And then all the focus can go to painting up a storm! Woot! 💃💃💃 Enjoy making awesome backgrounds with your scrapbook paper! It's so so fun!

I just started designing my own scrap book paper and didn't think to use it in the backgrounds of my paintings. Thank you for this inspiration. I definitely will be trying this for my next piece.

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Yay, you will love doing this! It really makes a beautiful and interesting background.

Would love the cheatsheet and drawing pdf... buying your mixed media magic book for kindle.. can't wait for it to be delivered!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I hope you love the book Shelly!! Here's the link to the PDF you're requesting! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/drawing-3-4-face-guidelines/

Love this! Thank you so much for showing us how to make beautiful art xx

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Kirsty!!!

This is an A-Mazing piece! Her eyes are FANTASTIC!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Debbie!!!

Another amazing video! She looks beautiful! Thank you Karen!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maria! So glad you enjoyed it!

Enjoyed I just love when your video shows up😀have a lovely weekend my friend

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and have the best weekend!!!

Wow so awesome can't wait to try this one this weekend thanks Karen😍😍💗💗

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yay, have so much fun with it Tamisha! Thanks for watching!

So glad i found you I am new to collage, and so appreciate your instructions...on choosing the right papers, colours..etc...thank you ....your girl is beautiful

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're here, Lise! Thanks for watching!

This is fantastic, I can't wait to give this a try.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yay, Donna, I hope you have fun with it!

Such a nice fun way to start my Saturday. Your picture is supper cute and I love how you did the eyes. I like that you can still see the paper underneath coming through. Your one very talented lady who teaching style is fun and relaxing.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Paula! Glad you liked it!

She's stunning! 💚

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so much Chrishawn!!!

Totally OBSESSED with mixed media myself.. also OBSESSED with your videos and artwork! You are just so awesome!

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so much! Mixed media is amazing, I'm kind of obsessed too!

I love your mixed media project. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Wendy!!!

Love this!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Kathleen!!!

Totally amazing like usual! ♥️

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Darlene!

Loved her!! I can’t wait to try her. One day I will post just not yet!! Your teachings are so easy to follow!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Have so much fun trying it, Cheryl! Thanks for watching!

OMG I love your videos and teaching style. I just ordered two of your books on Amazon. I can't wait to get them. You're so inspiring. I'm sorting my scrapbook paper now!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you Donna for your support of my books! I hope you will love them!

She is beautiful!!!! Love the snake too!!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cindy!!!

LOVE IT

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks SO much, Amy!!!

I loved watching this...you are a very talented artist, thanks for sharing!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karan!!!

Amazing as usual. I am excited for next week's video now. And really looking forward to doing this on the Mixed Media lesson in Awesome Art School 🙌😍💕

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sarah!!! Yes, you're going to have so much fun with it!

Karen it is amazing ,love it ,nice colors ⚘

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Liat!!!

WOW

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lamekka!!!

I have napkins and bought 3 different packs assort. Background paper for Collage. I am a Texture fanatic Art and my Clothes.

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Texture is great! Good thing to always have on hand for creating!

Part 2. Lol I hit a button and it sent before I could rave on about you! Your enthusiasm about what you do is one thing but to impart that same infectious spirit to the rest of us is so inspiring. I am very proud of you and as many of us do...look forward to seeing you in your natural habitat. I wished my art room was set up to function as yours is. Lots of work ahead of me. In my inbox I see you have a cheat sheet on profiles that hopefully I can practice, practice, practice with. Was wondering if you might send the rest of the cheat sheets to my email? I am laughing a bit because I actually did ‘groan’ when I saw profiles in the email! Lol. Since December 30th 2019, I have drawn many faces including 3/4 and need to go back and practice that as well...was wondering if you might do a new three quarter tutorial??? I also need help with hands (ugh) and males!!!! I am old hand now do the female...I loved your background portion of this video and will watch again and again...INSPIRING KAREN CAMPBELL!!! So proud of you and what you are able to accomplish. Your self depreciating way about you is precious......stay safe Karen....

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Nancy, you are ADORABLE!! Thanks so much for your lovely chatty note!! I do have the 3/4 face tutorial series coming after profiles is done, although between that and hands, you sound like. you need the Fun Fab Drawing Club, that has all of that in more, all in one place!! I'll let you know when registration opens! Here is the profile cheatsheet link awesomeartschool.lpages.co/drawing-profile-faces/ I have LOADS of cheatsheets, with more being added each week, the best way to download them all in one sitting is to enroll in my KZread and Cheatsheet Library. It's super duper cheap but you can print out the cheatsheets as many times as you need and always get your hands on the new ones when they come out ( I have 3 more coming out in the next 3 weeks across both channels! lol!! I know! I love a cheatsheet, what can I say?!). Here's the link to enroll and get to download and print all the Cheatsheets from one spot. If you have questions, give a hollar! I'm here for you. And thanks for all your kind words, you so totally made my day ❤️ awesomeartschool.com/p/youtubelibrary

Hi! This is the first video of your I found and watched, instant love! You are so incredibly talented. Love your style and look forward to learning from you. I'm a newbie and I really love all the information you pack into one video. Can't wait for the next. TFS

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yay, welcome to my channel Tina! Thanks for watching!

OMG! I just discovered you, and I won't let you go, so I subscribed! I've never seen such magic before my very eyes! Beautiful! Thank you for showing me this!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel, Stephanie! I'm so glad to have you here, and am so happy to hear that you are loving what you're seeing!

Wow, she is so awesome, I love fantasy and dragons are one of my fav creatures. You are such a superb teacher and let us see everything and all, even if you make a tiny mistake, which believe me is hard to spot you are so talented. Tfs xo

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth, thank you!!! Your sweet words totally made my day!!!

Beautiful eyes !! ... thank you !! Looking forward to those very cute figurines !!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Trina!

@trinacorbett4827

4 жыл бұрын

@@KarenCampbellArtist ... thank you, Karen !!

Karen, thank you for this. I have been working with crumpled paper, and utilising scrapbook paper, I like the texture when it is crumpled. I ESPECIALLY like your style/opinion of keeping the background fairly simple and keeping the focus on the foreground. This is JUST the type of video I have been searching for for YEARS. I never could quite get into putting 5, 6, and 7 different textures on a background, all the while often covering up most of it with the next layer, just seemed a little wasteful. I am not meaning to be critical, art is art, but your style of doing backgrounds is DEFINITELY for me! Thanks!

@KarenCampbellArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome, Paula! I'm glad this method worked for you!

Awesome video! I need a cheatsheet to help me learn how to layer supplies for video:-) Thank you. By the way, I love the style of the faces you draw. Unique.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Cristie! Here is the cheathsheet, hope it helps: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

I just gave a friend about 10 giant pads of paper. And.....I have PLENTY left, lol. I haven't done this in several years....I'm going to need to set aside some time to create something new. And WOW, this turned out amazing!!!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Oh GOOD! you're set then, woot!! Have FUN!!!

Love this. I don’t usually use scrapbook paper in my collage but I will now. Also, great tip about the amount of medium to use....I probably don’t use enough!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you will love how the scrapbook paper incorporates into your collage! Thanks for watching, Maureen!

@tinavera2476

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I was thinking I was using too much medium and was trying to use less, which increased my frustration and caused me to say words I would not repeat here😁

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

@@tinavera2476 lol!!!

@tinavera2476

4 жыл бұрын

@@KarenCampbellArtist I'm sitting at home drumming my fingers waiting for the books to arrive. I ordered two of yours today! Yay me! Lolol

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

@@tinavera2476 lol!!! I hope you ENJOY!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

👍I enjoyed your take on mixed media! Jennifer Stay at "Coloring Bliss" recommended your video about using napkins. I appreciate it because I am quite new to mixed media & am exploring various artists & their techniques. I would welcome your face & body charts to guide my division of both for drawing. Thank you! I have subscribed & look forward to following you!

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel, Leslie, so glad to have you here!!! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

Wow! Another amazing lesson! Thanks for the great tips on collage paper selection and how to use it. It was perfect for a rock like me! Can’t wait to watch the full lesson in your Awesome Art School Mixed Media Society. One question - what size board did you use? Cheers.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marian!! It was 14" x 18" :)

@marianhansenkaucheck8262

4 жыл бұрын

@@KarenCampbellArtist Thanks. I just have to add -- I have since made a background using your tips and I FINALLY "get it". haha. Best background I've ever made - love it - and I think I better understand how to place the collage paper for future projects. Can't say how much I loved this video!

Glad your a bit obsessed lol

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Haha, just a bit!

I think that pattern is harlequins . I have a absolute ton of scrapbook paper s o will give this a go . Love your work x

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sarah! Definitely play with it, it's a great thing to try on scrapbook paper!

Thank you for show me the big dragon :D The girl's eyes scared me! :D :D It happens to me that the job gets ruined when I pass the mod podge. Maybe I have to be lighter when I put it on? Do I have to put it in large quantities and quickly? Mhmmm ... Fun video anyway! Marina

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Marina! Maybe this PDF will help: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

Love it! What was the white chalk-like crayon you started your sketch with?

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kay! It was just a regular kid piece of white chalk!!

Please send me a cheat sheet for layering supplies...I'm learning so much...thank you.

@KarenCampbellArtist

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! Here you go: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-supplies/

I also follow Deviant Art.

@KarenCampbellArtist

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Should I use gesso, mod podge or gel medium to collage designed tissue paper to my mixed media art journal? Just wondering your thoughts on it. Thank you for your share I get a lot from your videos and inspiration as well! ❤️

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! I just did a video on this last week which you can watch here if you like kzread.info/dash/bejne/fn-kzKpypNq7pMY.html But to break it down: use Gel Medium. Gesso is just a surface prep and has mo adhesive qualities, and Mod Podge is designed to go ON paint but not under or in it 😂, and I'm assuming you'll be adding paint at some point? Over your collage base? If so, Gel or Medium is the one you want! That video I dropped the link to will explain more if you want a more in depth explanation and demo 👍👍 HAVE FUN!!!

@lisac2989

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA Thank you so much for the reply and will watch your video. I'm a beginner with mixed media art journaling so I get confused with the mediums. I want to collage also on top of the acrylic paint. So I'm definitely going watch it so I can understand it more!! Again thank you for the quick response! Have a great night ❤️

Super fun tutorial! My favorite parts were how the polka dot paper was still visible giving it a bit of pop art feel and the snake. I noticed you put gesso on top of Mod Podge. Typically you wouldn't recommend that, right? It looked like maybe you sanded it lightly first? Curious about pros and cons here. Thanks!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Good catch on the Gesso!! Yes, its not my favorite but I was (in the real time version that I give to my Mixed Media Society Members) illustrating ways you can make the foreground POP against a dark background or a background that doesn't contrast much against the foreground! I didnt send it first, but I did add another layer of Mod Podge to seal it down one more time 👍👍👍

@MaAllen417

4 жыл бұрын

She did not sand it was an ink pad she rubbed around the edges.

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaAllen417 it was an ink pad yep!

Beautiful! Always so amazing! How long does it actually take you to do a painting like that from start to end?

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks Norma!! This real time lesson is in the Mixed Media Society. Typically my longest lessons are about 90 mins to 2 hours tops. I’m a quick worker!! Lol!! I like to do my paintings on one sitting 😃 most satisfying that way!!

@normafavela3912

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenCampbellArtist well you are an awesome artist and great inspiration! Just in awe!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

@@normafavela3912 you’re the sweetest Norma!!!! Have a wonderful day and thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

What is the best way to hang a panel once done? Do you need to frame it or is there an alternative?

@KarenCampbellArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I use a store bought regular frame and simply remove the glass. Fits like a glove!

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love your work!!!! You remind me of Anna Kendrick did anyone ever tell you that???😊

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

That's so funny!! One of my best friends very recently told me I reminded her of a cross between Anna Kendrick and Kristen Wig. So I'm thinking sarcastic spaz???? I'm IN!!!! LOL!!! I actually love them both so I take that in the best way possible! And thanks so much!!

@jackied2518

4 жыл бұрын

I think she’s pretty and funny. Love pitch perfect !!!

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackied2518 omg right?!?! One of my all time faves!!!

Love your work. Where can I get the pdf for you method. Thanks

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Georgia! Here you go: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

@123gp1833

4 жыл бұрын

@@KarenCampbellArtist Thank you

Hi Karen, did you use a white stabilo to outline her face? I know you used a black stabilo. However, not sure if that was a gellato or white watercolor crayon?? After putting down scrapebook paper, you mixed paint with matte medium. Why did you not mixed the paint with gesso @ this point? This was all prior to face being drawn. I also noticed that after putting down scrapbook paper, there were some areas where canvas is showing. This is ok because those areas will be covered in paint?

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Great questions! I just used plain school chalk to draw her in. I didn’t mix matte medium in with my paint, I was painting right from the bottle so I’m not sure where you got that from but I was just painting over the grey Gesso with regular skin color craft paint. And yes. I let areas of the canvas peekaboo through because I knew the painting of the girl would cover well over all those areas! Hope that answers all your questions!

Do you use an actual blow dryer or a craft dryer to dry in between layers?

@AwesomeArtSchool

3 жыл бұрын

I use a regular hair dryer, I find the craft dryers to be way too hot and not enough air! (This is Karen btw, I’m just logged in under one of my other channels! Oops!) hope that helps!

@skeletalremains3860

3 жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeArtSchool thank you so much! I'll check out this channel too.

Oh my Lord Karen, I have so much catching up to do. LOL--- I did stop the video and drew the spider web girl; I love her. And also drew the snake girl, which I had a hard time drawing. As always my drawings do not look like yours. However, anyone can make them out. I have a request--Is it possible for you to hold the final drawing at the end of the video an extra couple of seconds, so I can have that little extra time to stop the video and get the whole gist of the final product? Enjoy your Sunday. xo Maria

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Just pause it!!! Or take a screen shot and print it out!

are you drawing her with white chalk

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Yep!

Do you have this tutorial in real time, in Mixed Media Society or anywhere?

@KarenCampbellArtist

3 жыл бұрын

NYX yes I sure do!! Enrollment opens Sept 24 if you want in!

@nyx7014

3 жыл бұрын

Karen Campbell MIXED MEDIA I’m actually already in that group, but I can’t find this lesson?

Could you please send me a cheat sheet. Thanks

@KarenCampbellArtist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jeanette! Here you go: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

What if you don't know how to draw?

@KarenCampbellArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has to start somewhere, Sandra. I am going to link you to my drawing channel, it has tons of videos about learning to draw: bit.ly/karendraws