Art mark making

Discover the magic of transparent layers and mark making in art journals. Our tutorial guides you through using collage papers, acrylic inks, stamps, and paint pens to add depth to abstract art.

Mark-making is a no-sweat way to start a daily creative practice because you only need three supplies. Black paint or ink, paper, and your mark-making objects. That’s it! But what do you do once you have your supplies? Click through and I'll show you what comes next!

John and I had a fun day in the studio recently. We both wanted to do a bit of experimental mark-making, to explore new ideas. John is looking for inspiration for his printmaking and I thought it would be interesting to play with marks and compositions which could be the starting points of new drawings or which might possible translate into textiles. We gathered lots of tools and then made a few new ones, looking for anything which would make an unusual mark if dipped in paint: We decided to…

In this project, we explored different methods and techniques for black and white mark-making. In my case, I tried various drawing media on white paper and experimented with both abstract shapes and patterns and more graphic ones. Further on, we analyzed the relationship between this type of illustration and certain words and the effect value can have on them.

Doodles and scratches, squiggles and stirpes - great patterns start with making marks using different mark making tools. #markmakingtools #makingmarks

Mark making with natural materials is one of the most fun and inventive ways to create. Check out where it's taken my art!

When you step into abstract art you will soon notice that mark-making is one of those elements that are pretty essential to make ...

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Learn how to have fun with paint and colour with this easy to follow abstract watercolour pattern workshop book with Mandyevansartist. Get sent everything you need to create beautiful art

30 Free Mark Making Prompts | Jen Fletcher Art | Eliminate creative block when you have a whole list of ideas to choose from. With simple supplies and these prompts, you'll be able to start a creative practice with ease. And it only takes 10 minutes a day. Click now to get the prompts!