How to Paint Geologic Abstracts

Learn how to create stunning, textured, abstract paintings inspired by geologic formations.

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• By Carol Nelson

How to Make Fantastic Textures

Make your paintings stand out with unique 3D textures.

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• By Carol Diane Nelson

How to Create an Abstract Leaf Collage

Everything you need to know to make paper and metallic leaf designs. Learn how to apply epoxy resin to your finished collage.

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• By Carol Nelson

Glossy Finishes for Artwork

Perfect epoxy resin every time, plus two alternatives

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• By Carol Nelson

Creating a collage using Golden's So Flat Matte Acrylics

I only had four colors (not my favorites!) to work with. Do you think it's a keeper?

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• By Carol Nelson

Textured Poppies

Make your poppy paintings POP with texture.

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• By Carol Nelson

Doin' the Messaround

Watch some of my experimenting with different materials and techniques in my studio

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• By Carol Nelson

Inspired by a Barberry Bush

Fabulous autumn colors inspired this color palette

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• By Carol Nelson

Mixed Media Tree Collage

Make stunning tree collage paintings with your own collage materials

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• By Carol Diane Nelson

Tissue Box Covers

Watch Carol make 3 exciting tissue box covers using different techniques.

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• By Carol Diane Nelson

Revising a Painting

Not all my paintings are successful. Watch this fast redo of an old painting.

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• By Carol Diane Nelson

Miniature Gems

Learn this easy, yet exciting way to create these beautiful unique abstract minis using every day materials you probably have in your home right now.

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• By Carol Nelson

Fine Art America prints and merchandise

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• By Carol Nelson

Let's Get Skinny!

Let's Get Skinny is a collage and mixed media course done on substrates with unusual dimensions - long and narrow. In the course, you will watch me make 3 paintings. One measuring 6"x24", and two measuring 3.5"x 38". Each painting shows various techniques for creating the collage papers, and creating the textural elements. I have found that students really excel in this course because the extreme proportions of the substrate make composition so simple. In addition to the three demo paintings, there are 4 bonus sections showing how to make texture materials.

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• By Carol Diane Nelson