Play with Black

Explore your dark side with confidence

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Join me as we delve into the dark side of mixed media! Working with only a few supplies, let’s explore a variety of ways black and its values can be used to create a gorgeous, layered art journal page.
Black is often a color which is overlooked when working with our mixed media projects. With so many other amazing colors available, it's easy to do.
This class will give you the confidence to explore this wonderful color and all of the tones that can be created with it. You'll learn several mixed media techniques using your supplies to create a journal spread that not only has wonderful depth, but gorgeous texture as well.
So join in and look inside yourself, you'll see your heart is “black” and that is a wonderful thing!


Your Instructor


Karen Gaunt
Karen Gaunt

Hey There! I'm Karen! Most days you can find me covered in paint and trying to keep the cat from knocking over my dirty paint water. I'm a full time artist and Mummy and I love nothing more than creating with my young daughter by my side.

I am mostly known for my dramatic victorians and of course my found poems.

When it comes to my artwork if it doesn't have a found poem on it, it didn't happen. If you're going to come create with me be sure to bring along your fluorescent colors and gelli plates too.

The things I am most passionate about in life are encouraging and teaching others to pick up their paint brushes and just get started in their mixed media and Art Journaling adventures. I’ve always loved Art and creating ever since I was a child, it’s my happy place. I just want to each crunchy peanut butter all day and help you create something amazing!


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Part One
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  Part Two
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  Part Three
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  Part Four
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Are the videos downloadable?
The videos in the class are not available for download. You have lifetime access to the class so you can return again and again to re watch at any time.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Absolutley! I walk through all the steps when making this journal spread and explain everything as I am going. The course is perfect for beginners and advanced alike
What supplies will I need?
Supplies are listed within the class and I have tried hard to keep them to a minimum for this course. All of the supplies I have used are readily available . I have listed alternatives where possible and I would highly encourage you to use what you have to hand as well

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