Master Color Theory without a PHD :)

Explore 25+ techniques ideal for collage, journaling, and mixed media—each rich enough to inspire entire sessions. One of the biggest frustrations as a mixed-media artist is finding the perfect decorative paper—except it's in the wrong colors. You love the texture and finish, but it doesn’t fit your style or project. That’s where making your own papers becomes magical. You control the palette to match your aesthetic, add your unique marks and textures, and create materials that truly reflect your artistic voice. These papers aren’t just backgrounds—they carry the mood, message, and meaning of your work. Handmade decorative papers are essential in collage, journaling, bookmaking, and more—and one of the most rewarding parts of the creative process.

Mastering Ink and Brush ~ 6 sessions

A four week journey into Ancient Symbols and Scroll Making as a part of the Intuitive Script in the tradition of the Sacred Feminine

Building a Theme & Storyline: We’ll start developing a theme and storyline for your book. Next we will go through the process of sorting through your papers, photos, and treasures. I’ll show you how to balance visual and conceptual harmony to make each page meaningful. There will be a color theory crash lesson where you will learn to choose a palette that complements your theme. You’ll experiment with dyeing and eco staining papers to create a cohesive, personalized look. I’ll share why certain elements are chosen or eliminated to create a cohesive story. you’ll understand how to make thoughtful choices that align beautifully with your intended theme. You’ll learn techniques for achieving an authentic aged appearance, enhancing the emotive connection and evoking a sense that your artwork originates from a time or place long past. By the end, you’ll have the skills to create collages that not only resonate with viewers but also tell a rich story.

This course explores photo collage and mail art. It is the second in the “art of visual storytelling” series. I will teach photo collage and mail art through the theme of “my funny valentine.” Participants will learn how to create portraiture collages from elements of magazine clippings while exploring realism and abstract art. Your portraiture can be a self portrait, a muse, a lover, a loved one etc. the goal is learning how to execute a theme and understanding how to overcome challenges associated with collaging.

Series 2 Continued: Innovative Hidden Hinge Book Tutorial. In this course I will show you two variations of a really cool book inspired by the traditional hidden hinge spine but with a twist! In this 3 hour tutorial we will construct a hard and soft cover version of this unique book structure. This is a beginner/intermediate level book binding technique perfect for mixed media artist and easily adaptable to mediums that include lots of embellishment on the page such as collage, assemblage and more!

26 Pages of Stained Sumi Ink Papers

18 pages of unique vintage book pages and documents ~ Journal Pack

17 pages of vintage documents for use in Collage and Bookmaking

19 pages of vintage documents for use in Collage and Bookmaking

16 pages of stained and ink marked images

10 pages of unique collage images to use in your journaling! Plus Bonus Pack

"Doorways & Documents"

Rust + Gelli Prints

for collage and mixed media

Eco-Stained and Marbled Papers

13 curated gelli printed backgrounds

a bakers dozen + 3 for 16 gelli printed + eco-stained images

Old Walls of the Yucatan ~ Photo Journalism ~ 21 Images

Kana Love ~ Antique Asian Documents 20 images

Old World Text + Marbled Papers

23 pages of Vintage Linen Lace, Kuba Cloth + MarkMaking

25 Venetian Plaster Fortuny-Like Gelli Printed Backgrounds