Grungy Decorative Mixed Media Panel

Hi friends, DT member Nandhini Vasandan here.

Here I am with another beautiful mixed media inspiration for you all.

Here is the step by step process about how I used different mediums to create this wonderful art piece.

Step1:

I have taken an MDF board and few cutouts and have coloured them with charcoal chalk paint.

Then I used ‘Wings’ silicon mould and modelling clay to make clay embellishments. Do check out the wide range of moulds available at the store.

Step 2:

Next, I wanted to create textures in the base. So I have used Little Birdie Grainy Texture Paste and Crackle paste and few stencils to create the texture. Then I took mixed media stones and mixed media paste and mixed them with a palette knife and applied at random places. This gives a grungy effect to the project.

Step 3:

I have arranged all the elements using heavy gel medium. Again I coloured the entire surface with Charcoal chalk paint. Now comes the interesting part. I have started playing with different colours. Used Wild Moss, Tuscan Teal , Blue Spa, Lemon Chiffon, Drift Wood , Salsa Red , Apricot Butter to highlight the textures. Then dry brushed with white gesso.

Step 4:

I have used metallic waxes and sparkle paste to give shimmery look. After that I have added few primed chipboards and beautiful handmade flowers. To add more interest I used metal micro beads shimmer gold and embossing texture paste Avocado Smoothie. Finally added thermal balls at random places.