Artist Studio Session: Preparing Painted Papers for Abstract Collage

In this calm artist studio session, I prepare painted papers for abstract collage and creative workshops.
You’ll see how I cut large painted sheets into smaller collage papers, talk through my process, and share ideas for using these papers in greeting cards, collage, and mixed media art.

This video shows a real, unedited part of my studio practice: working with acrylic painted papers, cutting by hand, embracing small mistakes, and letting the materials guide the next steps. If you enjoy slow art videos, studio sessions, or behind-the-scenes looks at an artist’s workflow, this is for you.

The painted papers I prepare here are later used for abstract collage, intuitive art, and workshop projects. I also demonstrate how I use paper punchers to create simple collage elements that work beautifully for handmade cards and mixed media compositions.

This is not a polished tutorial — it’s a relaxed studio process video meant to inspire you to work with what you have, trust your eye, and enjoy the making.

Topics in this video
– artist studio session
– preparing painted papers for collage
– abstract collage process
– acrylic painted paper
– cutting large paper into collage sheets
– intuitive art and creative workflow
– handmade greeting card materials
– mixed media and collage basics

ABOUT ME
I’m Anna Budin, a German artist working mainly with acrylics. I help beginner and developing artists build confidence with color and materials. My focus is on color theory, intuitive painting, abstract art, and making the creative process feel joyful and accessible.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME
Website: https://www.annabudin.com/
Instagram:   / anna.budin.art  
YouTube:    / @annabudinart