The Mixed-Media Artist

The Mixed-Media Artist
Author: Seth Apter
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2013-11-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440329333

Mixed media or mystery? There's a secret to understanding the mystery behind the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. As Seth Apter knows, if you can get to know the artist, you will get to know the art. The Mixed Media Artist unlocks this mystery and provides an intimate look into the hearts, souls and creative processes of over 40 inspiring artists. Surprising self-portraits, innermost self-reflections and practical art-making tutorials are just some of the keys you'll find here to unlocking the door to a greater understanding of how and why art is made. Helpful how-tos: Throughout each section, artists share favorite tools, secret ingredients and step-by-step processes that go beyond the who to provide the how. 44 artists share creative perspectives and intimate thoughts: Provocative questions are answered not only in words, but multiple times as art, spotlighting the forces that make the art and the artists what and who they are. Compelling poll data: Answers collected from thousands of individuals reveal statistical insights on the creative community at large. Additional online content: Links to downloads, tutorials, videos and more are sprinkled throughout the book. Immerse yourself in the creative words and works of The Mixed Media Artist and get to know the artist behind your own art!

Abstract Art Painting

Abstract Art Painting
Author: Debora Stewart
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2015-05-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440335842

Would you love to take your art in a new direction? In Abstract Art Painting, you will enter a realm of tactile, intuitive excitement, combining pastel and acrylic to achieve results as unique as you are. You'll learn how to explore the use of color theory in abstraction and to use underpainting to bring structure and depth to your art. In addition you'll begin to understand how to work in a series and how this can help you develop your own personal style. A sampling of what you'll add to your creative toolbox: • Pastel and acrylic techniques to use to complete your own paintings • The benefits of expressing your ideas abstractly • How to loosen up by using your nondominant hand and drawing to music • Ways to express emotions through mark-making • Using color and symbolism for expression • Working with photos for inspiration • Tips for using color studies Step into your own abstract frame of mind today!

Art at the Speed of Life

Art at the Speed of Life
Author: Pam Carriker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2013-06-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620333775

Need high-energy inspiration when your life gets crazy and your art keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Offering terrific mixed-media art projects, as well as tips for getting organized and inspired, Art at the Speed of Life is a treasure chest of ideas for the artist whose creative goals sometimes get stymied by the frantic pace of modern life. Author and mixed-media artist Pam Carriker proves that art and life can coexist peacefully, productively, and happily. Making things every day can be a joyful reality instead of just wishful thinking. Each chapter in Art at the Speed of Life includes both essays and project ideas from a variety of contributors, including Suzi Blu, Lisa Bebi, Christy Hydeck, Paulette Insall, Cate Calacous Prato. The projects are inspiring, yet easy to complete on a tight schedule, and include techniques such as assemblage, image transfer, and collage. A bonus seven-day journal project helps you track your work as you go. With a unique combination of time management tips and advice, inspiring essays, and projects designed to fit into busy schedules, Art at the Speed of Life will help you live your dream of making art every day.

101 Mixed Media Techniques

101 Mixed Media Techniques
Author: Cherril Doty
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2018-12-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 163322693X

In 101 Mixed Media Techniques, artists of all backgrounds and skill levels will learn and explore fun, cutting-edge techniques in the popular genre of mixed media art. Mixed media enthusiasts will enjoy learning the essential concepts for creating their own mixed media art—whether they are experienced in its approaches or just starting out. 101 Mixed Media Techniques features a wide variety of traditional and eclectic techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, using photos, prepping backgrounds, working with wax, using different kinds of inks, collaging, journaling, and working with encaustics. Multiple ways to use each technique are provided to inspire and nurture creative freedom in every artist. Each technique is presented in a step-by-step format, beginning with an overview of the required tools and materials. The instructions are straightforward and approachable, so artists of all levels can master them with ease. The engaging and accessible format caters to individual learning preferences, allowing artists to focus on a single technique or several at a time. Readers will not only learn a variety of techniques, but will also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in their own projects. With so many options to choose from, 101 Mixed Media Techniques has something for every artist and is sure to inspire new forms of creativity.

Mixed Media Explorations

Mixed Media Explorations
Author: Beryl Taylor
Publisher: Interweave
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2006-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0976692821

With a sense of humor and creative abandon, this guide shows how surprisingly easy it is to turn fabric, paper, stitch, and embellishment into artistic treasures to keep and share. Step-by-step instructions for making projects such as greeting cards, wall hangings, and books are provided, while the latest mixed-media products and techniques are also used, including embroidery stitches, etching, burning, metallic threads, paints, embed fibers, and found objects. Basic design principles are also employed, such as layering, highlighting motifs, and creating grids to give art depth and meaning.

The Mixed Media Photography Book

The Mixed Media Photography Book
Author: Nitsa Malik
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781723383083

Turn your photos into beautiful art with this collection of 5 books by Nitsa Malik. From a complete beginner's introduction to image and photo transfer to advanced DIY mixed media and image transfer projects.Hand-coloring and painting photos made easy using watercolors, oils, acrylics, inks, color pencils and more. Part four of this book introduces the art of adding textures & layers to any photo. The book ends with a practical and unique collection of articles and techniques of creative photography.

Creative Illustration Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists

Creative Illustration Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists
Author: Katherine Dunn
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1610594088

Whether you have experience drawing or are completely new to it, this exciting workshop-style book provides practical, inspiring, and creative exercises which will expand your drawing skills and provide a framework for integrating illustration with other mixed-media techniques, With a focus on drawing what you love and what is familiar, you will be led through the development of several illustration exercises, which launch from jotted notes and eventually blossom into unique mixed-media creations. You will become familiar with a wide variety of media and approaches to drawing, learn how to work through "creative blocks," and discover ways to scan and layer your illustrations using a computer.

501 Quilting Motifs

501 Quilting Motifs
Author: Quiltmaker Magazine Editors
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Appliqué
ISBN: 9781604680546

Presents more than five hundred designs and patterns for hand- or machine-made quilts, featuring a variety of styles and motifs with suggestions for variations, and providing instructions to select, transfer, and position a motif.

Mixed Media Magic

Mixed Media Magic
Author: Karen Campbell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780996942744

In Mixed Media Magic, artist Karen Campbell shares her excitement and vast knowledge of mixed media and art journaling techniques by providing ten fun, increasingly challenging, step-by-step creative projects. Karen also shares tips and information about art supplies, creative tools, up-cycling, ways to save money, stay inspired and more!