Vintage Hugs – Mixed Media Canvas by Margarita Shkludova

Hello, creative friends! Margarita Shkludova here.

Today I’m sharing a new canvas filled with soft vintage details, warm pink tones, and delicate layers that feel like little memories frozen in time.

I always love creating projects with an aged and romantic mood. Old photographs, distressed textures, tiny clocks, numbers, and flowers bring such a beautiful feeling of nostalgia to the composition. This canvas feels gentle and emotional — like opening an old box filled with handwritten letters, treasured keepsakes, and moments from the past. The soft gold accents and sparkling details add warmth and a touch of magic to the whole piece.

One of my favorite things in mixed media is combining dimensional embellishments with rich textures. Layers of flowers, glitter, and vintage elements create depth and help every small detail tell its own story. For me, projects like this are not only about composition, but also about emotion and atmosphere.

I invite you to watch the video tutorial on creating this panel. Enjoy watching!

Sometimes creativity is simply a way to hold onto beautiful memories a little longer.

See you soon!

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store:

Nature Code – Mixed Media Canvas by Margarita Shkludova

 Hello, creative friends! Margarita Shkludova here.

Today I’m sharing a new canvas inspired by the contrast between nature and technology — a quiet dialogue between organic life and mechanical systems.

In this piece, I combined delicate natural elements with fragments of old mechanisms, wires, and electronic details. The soft greens and earthy tones feel alive, while metallic textures and robotic parts bring a sense of structure and control. It creates a slightly mysterious mood — as if nature is slowly reclaiming technology, wrapping it in leaves, textures, and time. There’s a feeling of balance here, but also a question: where do we truly belong?

One of my favorite things in this project is using real electronic parts. If you have a broken device at home, don’t rush to throw it away — take it apart, and you’ll discover so many unique elements for your art. Tiny pieces, wires, textures — each piece can become part of a new creative story.

To hold all these different materials together, I always use Heavy Body Gel by Finnabair. It’s perfect for fixing both natural and mechanical elements, creating a strong and lasting composition.

I invite you to watch the video tutorial on creating this panel. Enjoy watching!

Inspiration is everywhere — even in things we usually forget or discard. Just look a little closer, and you might find something truly special.

See you soon!

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store: