Carla van den Berg, how-to 8 -mixed media technique

[shoshiplatypus]

I agree with decogeckosa - you are so generous! It's lovely to see these works of art appearing under your hands... This particular piece had me open-mouthed as I watched - it's just totally fabulous... wish I had the words to describe how it makes me feel!!!!!

[carlavandenberg]

@shoshiplatypus

Thank you!!

[sethfire]

You re very special and very inspiring! I love your work and thank you so much for your videos!

[carlavandenberg]

@sethfire Thank you!

[decogeckosa]

You are a very giving person, as many artists secretly guard their techniques.....thank you for sharing, as I am an "experimental crafter" and this type of art is just what I am attracted to....I also use hessian sacking, tissue paper and gel medium and bubble wrap.....I will visit your website....hope you are still doing what you are dong in 2011!

[carlavandenberg]

@decogeckosa Thanks, I'm glad my vids can help others, I believe in sharing.

[cennycen]

this is phenomenal!! very very beautiful!! you are a total inspiration to me!

[carlavandenberg]

@cennycen Thanks!

[fojo59]

Thank you for sharing. Your work is just beautiful! Looks like I'll be in the joint compound again!

[carlavandenberg]

@fojo59

Thank you :-)

[2darbit]

Add me to the list of inspired viewers. You have inspired me to try new things..and I'm so happy in this. Thank you Carla for sharing what you love.

This one is my favorite piece.

[carlavandenberg]

@2darbit

Thanks a lot Rachael!

[LathanLolz]

I dont comment often but I had to for this! I have to say I really enjoy watching all of your different techniques, and the final product was just beautiful. Ive recently started trying mixed media after I saw some of the things my friend has done, and watching you has given me a ton of inspiration for new ideas!

[carlavandenberg]

@LathanLolz

Thank you for your comment, I'm happy to read this.

[nanogirl]

Can the inkjet print out work if it is in color too?

[carlavandenberg]

It doesn't matter if there are colors or not :)

[TwistedBlueMind]

all around excellent video! great use of camera, the music is relaxing and you have a gift of visual teaching. Perfect.

thank you, i will use this as a venue to re-enter the world of art. truely inspired. hugs.

[carlavandenberg]

You give me too much honour, but thanks a lot for your comments!

[lindawittedesigns]

What is poultry grit?

[carlavandenberg]

Probable somthing like 'crunched shell' I think. You can use it for birds in a cage, it looks a bit like sand.

[brendee2009]

This is a wonderful video--not just the instructions that you've shared with us--but the beautiful art--thank you so much!

[carlavandenberg]

Thank you for watching and also taking time to comment.

[BlissStudio]

Carla this one is great!

[carlavandenberg]

Thanks! :)

[PippinTX]

Fantastic. Breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing your process. ;)

[carlavandenberg]

Thank you for watching ;)

[ble86n]

Beautiful! looks like fun, too.

[carlavandenberg]

yes it is fun, an experimental journey, thank you :)

[NolaGB]

Another great work, Carla! Love all the texture. I haven't had any luck with transfers printed with my inkjet ... they always smear. Wonderful video, as always.

[carlavandenberg]

What printer do you use Nola? I use a Canon with the original cartridges. Once I used nameless and cheaper cartridges and it smear on paper too, but not with the real Canon cartridges. May be you use cartridges that are not from the same 'name' (i don't know how to say this ;) as your printer?

[NolaGB]

I have a Hewlett Packard All-in-One Office

Jet ... inkjet. From what I'm told, it's not pigment ink.  I'm going to play with it more. Serms there should be a way. Another artist suggested I use trandparancy film for inkjets made by Apallo, but can't find it locally. Maybe later, I'll be able to purchase them online.

[carlavandenberg]

I wish you good luck!

[Chenrezig1]

I love your art, and choice of music!

I resonate to it.

Thanks for sharing!

xox

[carlavandenberg]

I like that kind of music very much too.

[Tassycrafty]

Thanks!I will show you for sure...I will film it:)The music is fab, Im loving it.I will have to look for this CD!

[Tassycrafty]

Can you also please tell me the background music?

[carlavandenberg]

It is 'Ennae Volare Mezzo' of the CD Amazone Rainbowdance.

[Tassycrafty]

OMG! This is stunning! I love this so much.I know I will try this out, definitely, you are great:)x

[carlavandenberg]

Thanks :)

I really should like it to see what you will make, hope you show us.

[luckybuttdog]

Love this piece.

[carlavandenberg]

Thank you!

[carlavandenberg]

Hi Mary, thanks for your comment. Gary's videos are very inspriring, I'm glad if I can inspire someone too, so we can help each other to create or own works of art. That makes me happy :)

[pyramiaou]

Carla, this is yet another great piece. I love that way you take Gary's inspirational techniques and take them in yet another really inspiring direction. Thanks for sharing this (and reminding me about lifting paint OFF as well as laying it ON)!

[carlavandenberg]

You are welcome, thanks for watching :)

[mauidelite]

VERY cool! Thanks for taking us through step-by-step. I learned so much!

[carlavandenberg]

Hi Debs,

Thanks for your comment! :)

[missdoobs]

another wonderful video, thankyou!

[Blissfulthings]

wonderful Carla! :)

[carlavandenberg]

Thank you! :)

[lettherebeart]

oh wow carla that is so beautiful love how the gesso worked for the transfer must try that your work is so inspiring i love watching your vidoes

crissi xx

[carlavandenberg]

Thanks Crissi :)

[artsycalgal]

Quite wonderful! I love how you used gesso to do the transfer..a great and successful experiment. In addition to death, the crow can represent a messenger, wisdom, communication and the underworld. The raven, relative of the crow, can represent mystery or exploration of the unknown. And, we can each assign whatever meaning we want to animals depending on our personal experience. They can be guides or inspiration. I do love assigning meaning but sometimes, a crow can be just a bird. :-D

[carlavandenberg]

We can each assign whatever meaning we want to animals depending on our personal experience. Right! :)

[thenudeartist]

awesome

i love your videos

[carlavandenberg]

Thank you :)

[Dallis1200]

WOW!!!!

[paintedskywoman]

Wow that is really powerful. I am going to have to try that technique at some point in the near future. So wonderful. Gary is influencing us all to create such innovative works and incorporate it into our own styles.

What is poultry grit?

[carlavandenberg]

He he, *lol* I used to think 'poultry grit' was the perfect name for 'shell sand', ground shells for if you have a bird in a birdcage :))

How do you call that?

I'm looking forward to see what you will do with eggshell. Yes, Gary is a real creative genius influencing us all. I love that.

[lpatencio]

Carla this piece shows me gratitude. In my husband's tribe the moon was a maiden taken by the creator and placed in the sky.  She was loved by the people who missed her very much.

[carlavandenberg]

Thank you Lisa, I like that kind of stories :)

[art4artsake66]

Great painting Carla! I love the crow. To me it looks like the crow is standing on top of the world. Indicating that death (represented by the crow) is something that everyone on earth must face

[carlavandenberg]

Yes! That is exact the feeling I had when I was working on it: like the crow is standing on top of the world.

[debcoart]

Carla, I know I am not alone in my sentiments on this, but I am very happy that you came to YouTube and share your talents and experiments with us! I enjoy watching you work and you take time to explain what you are using without all of the extra yap yap (talking). Excellent! You are a real treasure. :D

[carlavandenberg]

Tnx! I'm glad I get in, it feels very good to be a part of this wonderful art community on youtube. It inspires me a lot too :)

[rizzin2thetop]

Thats cool! I was wondering if gesso would work for a transfer, that or "Mod Podge" glue... That turned out nice. Im working on my small 6*6 blocks with spackle and egg shells and tissue paper. I hope they turn out good too! Thanks for sharing.

[carlavandenberg]

Yeah gesso works, but I think gel medium will do the job better (I'll try that later). I've no idea what "Mod Podge" glue is.. Do you show us how your results are?

[CapricornArtist73]

Beautiful as always Carla ;) Love watching you work!

[carlavandenberg]

Thanks Gary, that is reciprocal (do I say this correct?) :)

[pat54lee]

I love that, you make it look aasy...but I know it is not.

[carlavandenberg]

It isn't that difficult, just give it a try. It's nice to do :)