Jane Davenport’s new media line called to me like a siren to a sailor as I walked by the display at Michaels. Washi tape, Mermaid Markers, how could I resist? I picked up a few of them and took them for a ride in my art journal to see if they were as wonderful as I hoped. Hint…YES!
Watch Trying Out Jane Davenport’s Mixed Media Supplies on YouTube.
The gel print was chosen on purpose. It has areas of naked paper, areas of paint, areas that are smooth and areas that are highly textured. I wanted a variety of surfaces to see how these supplies performed.
The Mermaid Markers worked beautifully and I loved the ability to do little fine details by using the tip or coving larger areas with the sides of the brush tip. Another joy of water pens is that I control how much ink is on the tip based on how much I squeeze the pen.
The washi tape created a rainbow fashion show across my page. By cutting the women apart, it was a breeze to create a curve along the page. Since washi tape can be repositioned, there was zero pressure to get the spacing “right” the first time and that is the only reason the woman in the yellow dress fit.
I saved the biggest challenge for the end of this page – scribble journaling. Jane’s opaque Paint Over Pens were actually opaque, including the white. Can you tell I’ve bought other pens over the years that say they are opaque and weren’t? The traumas I have endured art journaling lol.
The Inkcredible Pen, a fountain pen, had to write over a bumpy textured painted area and do it smoothly without snagging the tip. Smooth as butter, the pen was magnificent.
If I was grading Jane’s new products, they would get an A+ from me! Now I’m off for more play!
Thanks! Can’t wait to try Jane’s line of supplies. I wonder how long the ink in the Mermaid Markers will last?
Thanks for demoing these! With so many options out there it is often hard to know where to spend (Christmas gift) money wisely. I think a trip to Michaels is in my near future?
Great demo of her product! Makes me want to try it, especially that pen. I hope to meet you in Phoenix next week, I’ll be on the lookout for you.
Could you put gel medium over the inkcredible pen or would it still smear? Love the new supplies.
Depends on how you apply it Barb- one quick brush over it then it is probably fine, but not a lot of brushing back and forth.
Love the Jane Davenport art supplies. Will need to add them to my art journal supply stash.
Oh my gosh, thanks for the review! Love the washi. Headed over to Michaels.
Love your Jane Davenport demo! I would love to stay and watch more, but I am on my way to Michaels!!!!