Louise Jannetta | Make hand-decorated paper for rhythmic, mantra-like patchwork collage. Use as abstracts & journaling @LouiseJannetta | Uploaded January 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Relax, and enjoy an opportunity to play with colour and pattern to make simple, abstract colour experiments. This demo will set you on a gentle and mindful creative path.
filmed at the Louise Jannetta Gallery & Studio, louisejannetta.co.uk

See the list below for more hand-coloured papers for your collage, journalling and colour experiments.

You can purchase the background paper through the following link -
jacksons-eco-paper-medium-rough-200lb-20-x-1/4-sheets or 15-x-11-inches - jacksonsart.com/jacksons-eco-paper-medium-rough-200lb-20-x-1-4-sheets-15-x-11-inches?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9f6992966d4c363ea0162a056cb45fe5

Mark-making technique to extend your practice - experiment & explore - wonderfully simple & quick - Video link - youtu.be/7snZE4PMSDc

Painting Six Abstracts using the mark-making tools made and demoed in previous videos. Video link - youtu.be/BlZFKG8lmGE

How to Make 10 DIY Mark-Making Tools - good for abstracts, papers, collages and natural forms. Video link - youtu.be/e79efj_kR40

Find marks unique to the process itself by applying colours to a variety of papers. - Video link - youtu.be/Pa2pVUk3jyw

Unique Markmaking on Textured Papers:- Excellent for Abstracts, Journaling, Textiles and Mixed Media - Video link - youtu.be/LmgbWK39n6k

Momigami-inspired mark-making and textures, used for journals, abstracts, collages & handmade papers - Video link - youtu.be/ViXC4_jvCLs

Make Unusual, Unique Marks By Cutting Your Own Reusable Gel Printing Templates - Fab For Abstracts -Video link - youtu.be/e3oLdfGHGtg


Timestamps
00:00 Start
05:18 Preparing/Stretching the papers
06:13 Applying the first layer of colour
07:00 Applying the second layer of colour
09:12 Removing the stretch paper from the board
10:52 Compiling the patchwork composition