Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join me as I make a layout in my art journal using soft pastels as a mixed-media art supply. The pages start with collage and build layer by layer, using soft pastels as water solubles, paint, with stencils and stamps, with a variety of textures, and more.

If you want more detailed instruction as to the techniques that turn a pastel into mixed media, check out yesterday's video here:
youtube.com/watch?v=ebo_mk3PKkA&t=1s&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts

Follow this link to see my video on making an art journal from three sheets of paper and no sewing:
youtube.com/watch?v=ODa60UV9NRI&ab_channel=BookandPaperArts

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Today I am using pastels from Paul Rubens. This 72-colour pack is 50% off with an additional $5 (£4) discount at this link:
https://shorturl.at/luIMP

And you can see their other art supplies at their website here:
https://shorturl.at/cjrw7

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Check out my online classes on Thinkific at this link:
kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections

I sell vintage ephemera boxes. Find out more here:
bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxes