Mixed Media Exploration

This mixed media art class is ideal for beginners looking to explore a variety of art materials and techniques through practical lessons. We'll work with pastels, pencils, markers, and gouache, building confidence in blending these mediums. Each lesson fosters experimentation and creativity, guiding you to develop your unique style while sharpening your skills. By the course’s end, you'll have discovered exciting new ways to express yourself in the dynamic world of mixed media.

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Class Notes

  • Before gathering your materials, I encourage you to review lessons 1-4 and choose a few tools that resonate with you. There’s no need to purchase every item—just focus on the colors you love and tools you’re excited to try. Start by experimenting with a small selection, and as you gain confidence, you can explore adding more to your collection. The key is to enjoy the process and discover which materials suit your creative style.

    (Specific art materials will be listed in the class notes of each class)

    • General Art Supplies mentioned:

      • W&N Designers Gouache Paint - find tubes separately depending or this set

      • Porcelain Paint Palette

      • Paint Brushes - find separately sizes: 02 Round, 06 Round, 08 Filbert, 10 Filbert, 1/2” Flat, Rigger or Detail or start with this W&N set or this Royal Langnickel set

      • Colored Pencils: Carand'Ache Pablo, Carand'Ache Luminance, Faber-Castell Polychromos

      • Carand' Ache Neocolor II Pastels

      • Stabilo Pens 68 & 88 point

      • Faber Castell Pitt Pen in Dark Sepia 175

      • Posca Markers fine & medium tip

      • Tombow dual tip brush pens

      • Sakura Koi brush pens

      • Erasers: Kneaded & Carand'Ache Eraser

      • Paper: Hot pressed watercolor paper (I prefer with atleast 50% cotton but 100% cellulose/wood pulp also works) Brands: Fluid, Blick’s, Fabriano, Arches

      • Sketchbook Brands: Stillman & Birn Zeta Series, Stillman & Birn Delta Series, Drawing Diary Sketchbook , Moleskine, Etchr Lab

      *These supplies are my honest favorites. Some of these are affiliate links where I can earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

  • The reference images for all of the classwork can be found in this Pinterest board.

  • If you’d like my feedback on anything covered in this class, please email me a picture of your work along with your questions or comments, and I will get back to you! While I hope to set up a feedback and discussion group for all my classes in the future, for now, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d also love to hear how you’re doing and any suggestions you might have for future classes. Thank you for participating!

  • You can send me your classwork via email hello@dearelaine.co or share your class assignments with the community on instagram by tagging me @dearelaineco 💕

  • Shoot me a message hello@dearelaine.co and I'll send you an alternative way to watch these lessons.

Any additional questions, concerns, feedback? Let me know hello@dearelaine.co

This Mixed Media Art Class and resources are for your personal use only and are not for resale or redistribution in any way. 

Copyright Elaine Lee, 2025.