Art Journal Technique Grunge Background

Learn how to make a grunge-y old looking background with gesso, glue, magazine pages and watercolor crayons. It's sanded smooth for writing and drawing on later. This technique can be used to make some very interesting and one of a kind collage papers as well.

Materials Used: gesso, acrylic paint, glue (PVA), magazine pages, sanding sponge, water, large brush

Music: Coals by Kristen Hirsch

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• art
• journal
• journaling
• technique
• comfortableshoes
• lessherger
• sketchbook
• drawing
• how to
• doodle

[sarah2249]

I've watched a couple of your vids and love them...you are so straightforward and a good teacher! You have a great presence on video so keep letting us see you when you talk to us...part of the time :) You fit a lot into a short video. Thank you!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@sarah2249 THANKS! I need to make a new video!

[SweetBajanMoviez]

i like how down to earth you are, it's like you're sitting in the room with me showing me the technique :)

[comfortableshoesstud]

@SweetBajanMoviez Thanks! That's an awesome compliment!

[PakehaGal]

Nice! Love the stuff that you're doing ;o)

[comfortableshoesstud]

@PakehaGal thanks!

[ACraftJunkie]

You are making such great videos, Leslie...don't feel apprehensive about appearing on camera, you're doing awesome. This was great. I love learning new techniques and this is a great one to add to my repertoire. Thanks!

Peace & Love,

~Barb~

[xXxVicxXxDiabloxXx]

AWESOME!! :O

[mllee2008]

@SweetBajanMoviez

That is exactly what I thought! I love how comfortable and laid back the whole video felt...and..of course, loved the awesome technique!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Jeffy380  Thanks so much!

[Jeffy380]

I really like your "how to make". It's so fun. Thank you so much.