Paint & Play: Mixed Media Flowers

From a Few Simple Ideas to a Finished Page

You've probably collected plenty of ideas for your sketchbook. But how do you bring them together on one page?

In this class, we'll start with a simple field of poppies and daisies, then build it up with color, texture, paint, and collage.

I'll show you how I combine different techniques, make creative choices, and add those little details that bring a sketchbook page to life.

Start with simple, playful layers

Follow Along, One Layer at a Time

Watch the page come together step by step, from the first background colors to the final details.

The lessons are fully narrated and filmed in real time, so you can paint along, pause whenever you need, and experiment with the materials you already have.

You can follow my process or make your own choices along the way.

What You’ll Learn

•How to mix acrylic paint, ink, and collage elements to create depth and texture

•How to add details and contrast with acrylic markers and collage

•How to build layers that look rich without feeling heavy

•How to let go of perfection and enjoy the process

What You’ll Need

You can paint along using only acrylic paint if that’s what you have, but here’s the full supply list if you’d like to explore further:

•Acrylic paint
•Acrylic ink
•Acrylic markers
•Vintage paper (or any paper you like for collage)
•Glue stick or gel medium
•One flat brush and one round brush

You don’t need every single item to get started. Mixed media is all about flexibility.

What You’ll Take Away

By the end of the class, you'll have a colorful mixed-media sketchbook page filled with paint, texture, and collage. More importantly, you'll know how to combine these techniques again, with your own colors, subjects, and creative ideas.

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Cecile Yadro

Hello, Bonjour!

I’m Cecile, an artist and art teacher.

I help people make art feel simpler, lighter, and more joyful through sketchbook practice. My classes are designed to help you build confidence, simplify what you see, and create pages that feel like yours.