Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I am currently obsessed with painting on vintage book pages! The paint won’t bleed through because as things age, the sizing (adhesive) within the paper will cure, creating a surface that can be painted on and that won’t absorb water. This of course only works with lights washes and minimal layers - let’s do it!

Supply List
Paint: Daniel Smith - Undersea Green, Q. Burnt Orange, Lamp Black; Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White, Beam Gold paint
Brushes: 1/2" Wash & Liner 4 brushes
Vintage book page (the older the better)

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Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
00:58 - Steps
02:12 - Note on supplies
01:54 - Oath
01:38 - Step 1: Sketch
04:03 - Step 2: Paint the background
11:55 - Step 3: Paint the heart
16:12 - Step 4: Paint the foreground branch
20:16 - Step 5: Add finishing details

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