Easy Ways to Start a Sketchbook Page | Mixed Media Demo

Come join me as I create a variety of backgrounds in my sketchbook using mixed media! 🎨 I love starting pages in different ways so that I have fun things to return to and explore later. This relaxed approach encourages experimentation and ensures nothing feels too precious.

In this demo, you'll see me start spreads using acrylic ink, collage, gel pens, and watercolour. All the supplies I mention can be purchased from Amazon (see links below).

Art Supplies Mentioned

Note: Some of these links are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you make a purchase through a link.

Fabriano Venezia Sketchbook
Handbook Journal Co Sketchbook
Canson Mixed Media Sketchbook
Amsterdam Ultramarine Ink
Daler Rowney FW Ink Dark Green
Daler Rowney FW Ink Burnt Umber
Daler Rowney FW Ink Flesh Tint
Caran D'Ache Neo Color II Flesh & Cobalt Blue
Golden Soft Gel Gloss Medium
Tim Holtz Distress Collage Brushes
Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Gel Pens
Silicone Painting Tool Set
Daniel Smith Watercolour Green Gold
Daniel Smith Watercolour Undersea Green
Kuretake Gansai Tambi "Art nouveau” Watercolor Set