Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Using her unique, signature method Louise Jannetta presents a comprehensive demo and tutorial on this lovely, effective collage technique that quickly and easily transforms into a seascape with seagulls flying above.
Acrylic inks are used to their best advantage, lightfast and responsive the inks sit in the textures of the collage and are absorbed by the natural fibres of threads and strings to make an appealing image.
The image of the seagulls at the seaside is available to purchase, please message below if you are interested.
For more creative tips please see louisejannetta.co.uk/workshops and louisejannetta.co.uk/blog
Link to image of the seagull shapes; seagulls image - postimg.cc/9Dy4Rb65
You will need
Cotton thread and string
Various types of paper
Consider the papers actual colour their how bright white they are or also consider textures. I collect all sorts of paper, handmade papers, wallpapers and blown vinyl so that I've got some textures to start off with.
Archival glues. Celulose adhesive, acid-free and non-toxic.
1-inch soft paintbrush for applying glue
1 xA4 sized 300g watercolour paper really this just needs to be good quality heavy paper.
Water to mix the paints with.
Paints
FW Daller Rowney Acrylic Inks
I ended up using colours
Turquoise
Rowney Blue
Red earth
Raw Sienna
Sap Green
And for the normal acrylic inks
White
Black
Cream
Dark Blue
Brushes
1-inch flat brush
Half inch flat brush
And a couple of fine brushes if you want to add detail.
Key Moments/Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Pararation, the things you will need
2:13 - Preparing the strips of paper
3:25 - Preparing the threads
4:47 - Painting the papers for the seagulls
6:37 - Glue needed
7:19 - At last, start the collage
21:06 - How to draw and paint the seagulls
24:54 - Painting the collage seascape
33:56 - Applying the seagulls to the painted collage.
Using her unique, signature method Louise Jannetta presents a comprehensive demo and tutorial on this lovely, effective collage technique that quickly and easily transforms into a seascape with seagulls flying above.
Acrylic inks are used to their best advantage, lightfast and responsive the inks sit in the textures of the collage and are absorbed by the natural fibres of threads and strings to make an appealing image.
The image of the seagulls at the seaside is available to purchase, please message below if you are interested.
For more creative tips please see louisejannetta.co.uk/workshops and louisejannetta.co.uk/blog
Link to image of the seagull shapes; seagulls image - postimg.cc/9Dy4Rb65
You will need
Cotton thread and string
Various types of paper
Consider the papers actual colour their how bright white they are or also consider textures. I collect all sorts of paper, handmade papers, wallpapers and blown vinyl so that I've got some textures to start off with.
Archival glues. Celulose adhesive, acid-free and non-toxic.
1-inch soft paintbrush for applying glue
1 xA4 sized 300g watercolour paper really this just needs to be good quality heavy paper.
Water to mix the paints with.
Paints
FW Daller Rowney Acrylic Inks
I ended up using colours
Turquoise
Rowney Blue
Red earth
Raw Sienna
Sap Green
And for the normal acrylic inks
White
Black
Cream
Dark Blue
Brushes
1-inch flat brush
Half inch flat brush
And a couple of fine brushes if you want to add detail.
Key Moments/Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Pararation, the things you will need
2:13 - Preparing the strips of paper
3:25 - Preparing the threads
4:47 - Painting the papers for the seagulls
6:37 - Glue needed
7:19 - At last, start the collage
21:06 - How to draw and paint the seagulls
24:54 - Painting the collage seascape
33:56 - Applying the seagulls to the painted collage.
