Transfer Stories
Art journaling class
Learn simple and reliable image transfer techniques that allow you to transfer printed images onto your art journal pages and collage layers, to create mixed media artwork rich with depth, story and translucency.
Discover one of the most exciting and magical mixed media techniques!
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A delightful exploration of translucency and story, where images fade, reappear, and intertwine… creating whimsical pages full of meaning and light.
Discover the magic of image transfers!
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Are you looking for new ways to add depth and translucency to your mixed media art? Maybe you’ve been intrigued by image transfers and itching to try (and finally master!) this exciting technique?
But maybe you…
Feel unsure about what materials to use, where to start, and how to seamlessly combine this fun process with your other favorite mixed media techniques?
You need a simple, reliable image transfer technique that helps you achieve beautiful, translucent results every time (or almost!). You need to feel guided and supported as you practice, experiment and build your confidence. That’s what this class is for!
Have tried image transfers before without much success: maybe parts didn’t transfer, details were missing, or everything looked cloudy and messy… so frustrating! You worry that things won’t turn out “perfect”.
That's where this process becomes so freeing! Instead of chasing perfection, you’ll learn how to fix, enhance, and even celebrate the imperfections of your image transfers with mixed media techniques, using pens, paint, and layering to turn “mistakes” into beautiful, textured details that make your art journal page uniquely yours.
Long to take your art to the next steps and learn how to build texture and depth, blend images and collage, and bring everything together into gorgeously layered mixed media artwork.
You need guidance to choose the right images, tools, and surfaces with confidence, and see every detail of the process, like you’re right next to me in the studio! I’ll show you how to add depth, details, and storytelling to create finished pages that feel truly yours.
Let your layers come together and reveal something magical…..
What if...
you could finally create layered artwork that feels rich, connected, and full of depth
you learned how to turn simple images, papers, and textures into expressive and meaningful mixed media art?
you trusted the process, even when things don’t go as planned, and discover new possibilities along the way?
Let’s explore, layer by layer, as we build depth, texture, and story through image transfers, mixed media collage, color, and intuitive art journaling techniques.
It’s time to let your art unfold in new, unexpected and magical ways!
Bring your images to life!
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Hi, I’m Laly Mille
Before I became an artist, I had this soul-deep longing to express myself creatively, my truth, my dreams and stories, my inner light... but for many years it was all locked-up and buried deep within.
I didn’t know where to begin… until I discovered the playfulness of mixed media and the magic of working in layers.
Through collage, paint, and meaningful fragments, I found a way to explore, to experiment, and to create art that felt truly mine.
When I discovered image transfers, it felt like a mind-blowing revelation… pure magic! And over the years, it has given me so much joy to share this technique with students and see them get so excited about their results.
I’m so delighted to finally offer a class dedicated to image transfers in mixed media art. Get ready to get messy and create magical layers!
The Lessons
As we create 3 art journal pages together, you’ll discover many fun and beautiful ways to incorporate image transfers into your mixed media art.
You’ll end up with gorgeous, ethereal layers and a magical, versatile technique you’ll be able to use again and again!
Part 1
Foundations of Translucent Transfers
Discover the quiet magic of image transfers and how they can bring beautiful translucency to your mixed media pages. In this lesson, you’ll learn a simple technique that allows images to melt gently into your layers, creating artwork filled with light, contrast, and depth.
What you'll learn:
A simple and reliable image transfer technique using matte gel medium
How to create soft, translucent effects that allow background layers to shine through
Tips for choosing images that work beautifully with transfers
How to integrate transfers into mixed media and art journaling pages
How to combine transfers with color and collage to create depth
A full art journaling demo where the layers come together step by step
This first lesson is meant for practice and experimentation, but you’ll also end up with a luminous art journal page where images blend softly into your layers, as though light were gently filtering through the surface.
Put on your apron and trust the process!
Part 2
Magical Layers with Quick Tissue Transfers
Let’s explore a playful shortcut to the layered beauty of image transfers. In this lesson, you’ll learn a quick and joyful technique using tissue paper that creates delicate collage layers full of texture and movement.
What you'll learn:
How to create tissue paper transfers using stamps and ink
A fast way to build a whole stash of collage elements for your mixed media work
How to recreate the look of image transfers in a lighter, more spontaneous way
Ideas for layering tissue transfers into mixed media paintings and art journals
How to combine these delicate layers with bold color for a whimsical effect
A full mixed media project demonstration from start to finish
You’ll create a vibrant mixed media art journal page filled with airy tissue layers, bringing playful texture, movement, and joyful color to your page.
Open your artist wings and try something new!
Part 3
Revealing Your Story with
A Transfer Portrait
In this final project, we’ll create a soulful mixed media portrait using an image transfer technique that reveals layers of meaning beneath the surface. As the image merges with a background of inspiring text, a quiet story begins to emerge from within the artwork.
What you'll learn:
How to transfer a black-and-white photo to create a powerful focal point
How to layer meaningful text beneath an image transfer for storytelling, and even play with “found poetry”
Techniques for creating depth, contrast, and mystery in your composition
How to refine your page with collage, marks, and finishing details
How to add a symbolic golden halo using paint or metallic accents
Ways to personalize the project using your own photos or inspiring figures
You’ll create a luminous mixed media portrait where image and text merge into a layered composition that reflects the stories and light within.
Let your inner light shine from within your art…
In total, Transfer Stories has around 2 hours of high-quality video lessons.
I show and explain everything in detail, and I encourage you to make the process yours and work with what you’ve got. If you've ever taken a class with me, you know I like to keep it clear and super inspiring!
The class is in English with English closed captions available.
Create your first transfer artwork!
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what Students said:
“You give so much in your classes, I have plenty to get on with and develop. That is your gift to us, and it helps with my self esteem, my creativity and my well being.”
— LESLEY H.
“You always inspire me and because of that I have done some things way out of my comfort zone. You inspire me to go beyond me!!! Thank you for being you!”
— DIANA A.
“So often Laly's voice is in my head, encouraging, inspiring, motivating. She is such a great teacher who inspires you to be who you are fearlessly.”
— BETSY R.
Layered art from the students:
Recommended Supplies
Below are the materials I use in the class. You probably already have some of these in your creative space. Mixed media is wonderfully flexible, so feel free to use what you have and adapt the supplies to make the projects uniquely yours.
Inside the class, you'll find a more detailed list with links.
Main mixed media materials
Art journal, or heavy watercolor paper, or another sturdy substrate
Matte gel medium (important)
Acrylic paints in colors of your choice
Collage papers (book pages, magazines, sheet music, printed papers, etc.)
Brushes (a medium-sized flat brush is especially helpful)
Permanent, black fine-tip pen (Micron, Pitt Artist Pen, or similar)
Supplies used in this class
Printed images for transfers (laser prints, photocopies, or magazine images)
White tissue paper
Stamps and archival ink pad
Spray bottle with water
Sponge (a small pottery sponge works beautifully)
Plastic card or silicone tool for burnishing
Heat gun or hairdryer (optional but highly recommended)
Optional Materials for Extra Play
White gesso
Additional collage materials
Metallic accents (gold paint, foil, marker, etc.)
Stencils & stamps (bubble wrap etc.)
Pens, paint markers (Posca etc.)
Colored pencils, water-soluble crayons
Inks (alcohol, acrylic, etc.)
Gather your favorite papers and paints, and let’s begin weaving layers of texture, color, and story onto the page.
Start creating with image transfers!
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Your Guide
for this creative journey
Hi! I’m Laly, and I’m so happy you’re here.
I’m a self-taught mixed media artist from France, and I’m here to help you explore your creativity and build confidence in your own artistic voice.
I truly believe that your art matters. The way you see, gather, and create is something only you can bring to life.
I’m a creative soul just like you, walking a few steps ahead on this path, here to share what I’ve discovered and make the process feel clear and accessible.
Transfer Stories is a class close to my heart. It grew from my love of layering images, textures, and fragments to create pages that feel rich, expressive, and full of meaning.
Through simple techniques and hands-on exploration, you’ll discover how image transfers can transform your pages and help you tell your stories in new ways.
It’s time to explore, play, and create something magical!
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Your Questions Answered
If you don’t find an answer below, don’t hesitate to reach out by email at support@lalymille.com. We’ll do our best to help!
I've never tried collage or mixed media before. I can't even draw a straight line! Can I really do this class?
Absolutely! Image transfers is actually one of the very first mixed media techniques I tried, and successfully mastered as a beginner. In fact, there’s a kind-of-okay transfer in my very first painting!
Mixed media layering is super forgiving because any “mistakes” can always be fixed or covered up. I’ll guide you through the basics of the technique, share my best tips and tricks, and even teach you a fail-proof alternative with tissue paper. Plus, doing it in an art journal means you have a safe space to play, practice and experiment. It can be just for you!
I don’t have a lot of art supplies. Will I need to spend a lot of money on papers and other materials?
No! You can definitely make beautiful art with minimal art supplies. The beauty of mixed media is that you can mix and match different materials you already have: craft paints, scrapbooking tools, office supplies and reclaimed materials such as old magazines and book pages for your image transfers.
The only art supply I highly recommend for the transfer technique is matte gel medium, although ModPodge might work too. Other than that, I encourage you to use what you’ve got and go on a scavenger hunt for materials from around your home. It’s all part of the fun!
I’m an experienced artist. Will there be anything I can learn from this class?
Definitely yes! It’s always so exciting to learn new techniques and make them yours. Image transfers are a wonderful opportunity to renew your inspiration, while making art that’s gorgeously layered and contrasted. Plus, it’s just one of the techniques I share in the class, and you’ll see me demonstrate a whole lot more mixed media goodness!
Above all, this class is all about taking time for YOU, to relax, rediscover and reconnect to the light of your creative soul.
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You’ll first receive a confirmation email as soon as you sign up.
Then you’ll receive your login instructions shortly after registration, together with an invitation to join the Facebook group. Please make sure to keep this email for future reference.
Login instructions will be sent to the email you used during registration. If you need to update your contact email after check-out, you can do so by clicking on the "preferences" link at the bottom of any of our emails or by writing to William at admin@lalymille.com
If it's the first time you’re taking one of my classes, you’ll be prompted to create a password for your account. If you’re a returning student, the class will be automatically added to your existing member account, provided that you’ve used the same email address when registering.
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No. All sales are final. When you sign up, you immediately get access to the whole content of the class. Therefore, no refunds will be issued after you register. Please make sure you understand and agree to our terms of service and our privacy policy before signing up.
In particular, before you register, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. The videos are not downloadable and we're not responsible for individual technical issues. No refunds will be made.
If any unexpected life issue prevents you from taking the class as you’d planned, remember that you have lifetime access and the class will be available for you whenever you’re ready. If you don’t think you’ll ever be able to take the class you purchased, contact us and we can discuss transferring it to a friend. No refunds will be made.
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I’m a self-taught artist and a certified creativity coach, and I teach in a heart-centered, non-academic way. You’ll see me in action and will be guided to explore your own world, inside and out. All my classes aim at bringing you closer to your most authentic creative voice.The workshops are full of my personal techniques, some I’ve learned and pass on in my own ways, others I’ve discovered through happy accidents and experimentation.
The workshops are full of my personal techniques, some I’ve learned and pass on in my own ways, others I’ve discovered through happy accidents and experimentation.
I also offer plenty of creative tips and strategies to make your practice unique, overcome your blocks and challenge yourself to gently expand your comfort zone.
To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it feels exciting and stirs your curiosity, if it resonates in a way that feels really good, that feels like joy, like home, or like a big good sigh and a smile... then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist guide you!
To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it feels exciting and stirs your curiosity, if it resonates in a way that feels really good, that feels like joy, like home, or like a big good sigh and a smile... then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist guide you!
If, on the other hand, you’re looking only for technical instructions, or for an academic class where you submit work and get detailed feedback and critique, then this is not the right place.
If you’re not comfortable with words like soul, intuition, intention, mindfulness, affirmation, magic, or if seeing me draw an oracle card for inspiration makes you cringe… then my classes are probably not for you.
When in doubt, I encourage you to start with one of my free lessons to see if my teaching style resonates with you. Please note that refunds will not be made after registration for a paid class.
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My classes are e-courses, hosted online, and members get an individual, private account to access all their classes on my teaching platform.
All classes are self-study and self-paced. They’re not academic classes. There are no assignments to submit, no grades, no schedule, no certificates of completion, no live conferences. There’s no schedule to comply with, no “catching up” or “falling behind”, ever. They’re simply a space of freedom and creativity for you to explore and enjoy.
Most classes have lifetime access (as per our terms of service, "lifetime" means for the lifetime of the program). The videos are pre-recorded, so you can watch them at your own pace, whenever you want, and as many times as you wish. It’s up to you to find the rhythm that suits you best. Make time regularly to complete your course. It’s a gift you’re giving yourself!
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For most of my classes, you get lifetime access to the classroom and videos. "Lifetime" technically means for the lifetime of the program. If we were to retire a course (which so far has never happened), we’d give you several months' notice so you have plenty of time to complete the lessons. You can watch the videos within the classroom as often and as many times as you wish.
To protect the integrity of our content (and all the work that went into creating it) the videos are not downloadable. Therefore, before signing up, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. Refunds will not be made after registration.
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Yes. We have a private community forum within the classroom site where I check in once a week to answer questions and see what you’ve shared! Of course, I also do my best to offer as much information as possible within the class videos, text and other resources. Don’t hesitate to watch twice and pause the videos! The other participants will also be able to help you.
Please keep in mind that the classroom site is the place where all the teaching takes place. I won’t answer individual questions by email or direct messaging, nor in the Facebook group. The Classroom Community forum is accessible directly from within the menu of the classes.
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Of course! We have the most vibrant, positive and encouraging online community, and we can't wait to welcome you!
You can share photos of what you create and connect with others in the Classroom Community forum within the classroom site.
We also have Instagram hashtags to help participants find each other on this platform.
A summary of what you’ll get
Around 2 hours of detailed videos where I share my personal process and my best creative tips.
You’ll be right by my side as I share my tried-and-tested image transfer techniques, as well as my own personal, authentic creative process in the pages of my art journals. I share every little detail, including my thought process and inspiration as I create, even the moments when I mess things up, and my best tricks to fix it all!
My self-taught artist roots mean you won’t find any dry or technical art language here.
I have a heart-centered, non-academic teaching style, perfect for beginners all the way to experienced artists. The techniques I share are super forgiving: everything is always fixable and no drawing skills are needed at all. I encourage you to relax, let go of expectations, play, try new things and trust your intuition. This class is all about your own pleasure and creative fulfillment.
Get ready to go on a creative journey!
If you’re new, returning to art after a break or just need a boost of inspiration, this class will be your beacon of light. My hope is that it will give you techniques and inspiration to awaken your imagination and re-spark your creative fire!
And with lifetime access, you can revisit the lessons any time you like to create new art.
Feel part of a creative community.
When you join you'll get access to our private community forum right within the classroom site, where I check in every week.
We’re a lovely tribe where you’ll be welcome just as you are. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and share what you create, the other participants and I will support you!
Join me in Transfer Stories!
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