Create a stunning, layered canvas as part of a series or as a stand-alone piece while simultaneously working on a matching art journal page. In Tandem Techniques, mixed-media artist Jodi Ohl guides viewers through her expressive, time-saving techniques of working on two types of art simultaneously-a large painting and an art journal spread. Beginning with a lesson in creating a layered background on a wood panel, Jodi then demonstrates how to make the most of excess paint and collage materials by adding it to a new art journal page. Jodi then teaches viewers how to create a pleasing composition on the painting and bring it to completion while also using it as inspiration to finish the art journal spread. Viewers will learn techniques such as glazing, stencilling, stamping, creating graffiti-style marks, sgraffito and more. AUTHOR: Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed media artist, originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations which are often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature. She has been published in over 23 international mixed-media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as a contributor to five mixed media books, including Incite 2 (North Light, 2014). When not painting, she enjoys time with her two sons, Josh, 14 and Zach, 20 as well as other friends and family. Jodi welcomes visitors to her blog Sweet Repeats, sweetrepeats.blogspot.com, where you can find a full listing of classes, weekly musings, and additional artwork for sale. SELLING POINTS: ? Video combines two best-selling topics: acrylic painting and art journaling in a unique way-working side-by-side. ? Tracy Verdugo's book in a similar art style (Paint Mojo, 9781440333132) has sold more than 10,800 copies. ? Includes more than 10 painting, art journaling techniques and step-by-step instruction for creating unique, reusable mark-making tools.