STUDIO NOTES
I’ve spent months searching for the perfect mixed media mark-making supplies to add authentic texture, dimension, and visual interest to my acrylic abstracts. In this collection, I’m sharing my favorites along with brief, practical examples of how to integrate them into your own process. We will look honestly at how each supply can pose unique challenges and how to troubleshoot them before they hit your canvas. This isn't just a list of tools; it’s a roadmap for elevating your creative mark. Scroll down to learn more.
Here’s the Deal
These are 100% independent reviews. No sponsors, no vendor influence, and no sugar-coating. I’m demonstrating these supplies honestly so you can see exactly how they perform (and where they might give you a hard time) before you invest in your own kit.
Avoid the Mixed Media Mess
In Studio Notes, I’m showing you how to navigate supply challenges before they ruin a masterpiece. We’ll cover the specific steps needed to ensure your textures and marks play nice with acrylics. Save the frustration and master the chemistry first.
The Right Start Changes Everything
Sometimes, the only thing standing between you and a breakthrough is knowing your tools. Studio Notes isn’t just a supply list—it’s the perfect stepping off point to propel your creative exploration. Once you understand the "how" and "why" behind your materials, you stop second-guessing and start flowing.
What’s Included
I’m taking the mystery out of mixed media mark-making. Here’s exactly what you get when you join me in the studio:
✅ Julie tests: R&F Drawing Oils, Shiva Oil Sticks, R&F Oil Sticks, Portfolio Oil Pastels, Prismacolor Pencils, Cray Pas Oil Pastels, Richeson Soft Pastels, Sennelier Soft pastels, Luminence Pencils, Neopastels, Sennelier Oil Pastels, Neocolor I, and Neocolor II. Independent tests with true feedback.
✅ 80 Minutes of Video: Professionally edited, high-definition demos with Julie Prichard.
✅ No-Nonsense Feedback: Honest pros and cons for every single supply—no influencers, no ads.
✅ Layering Demos: Watch how each supply acts on top of dried acrylic paint so you can avoid common pitfalls.
✅ Archival Focus: Learn the necessary precautions to ensure your work is collector-ready.
✅ Supply List: A fully linked supply list is available.
This is the ultimate stepping-off point for your next creative exploration!
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“Thank you so much Julie! I’ve learnt so much from you” - CB
“Thanks. I have started watching and this is exactly what I was hoping- and saves me buying all the supplies I’m iffy about to test myself.” - Shanna
“I really enjoyed your ‘Studio Notes’ course so wanted to say thank you! The information was very useful and time-saving.” - Shelley
F.A.Q.
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Do you need all the supplies in the videos? NO. review the information before you purchase supplies, or take the info and test what you have on hand before you take them to your masterpiece.
This information is suitable for all skill levels.
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Video is professionally displayed so that you can track your status through the materials.
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