Mixing Mediums: What Works, What Doesn't
I've recently become rather obsessed with making pieces using a mix of wet and dry media. Here's one example: For my whimsical bluebird, I used Inktense Pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, an iridescent water color palette, and a white gel pen. I prefer Strathmore mixed media 400 series paper. I like its thickness, smooth texture and bright white color. I have also used the Strathmore 400 series watercolor paper for these types of pieces. Although it works very well for the wet media, I really enjoy the smooth finish of the mixed media paper. What I find appealing about mixing these types of media is the ability to create various shades and textures. Figuring out which mediums I can mix has been key for me. Below I'll list some of the mediums I like, and which ones I've found work well together. Derwent Inktense Pencils: These have quickly become my favorite pencils to work with. They have a variety of colors, some of which are incredibly vibrant. The...
