Download or read book Abstract Art Painting written by Debora Stewart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book Painting with Mixed Media written by Paula Guhin and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to use painting mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, oil paint, ink, tempera, and pastels in combination with glazes, gesso, wax, and other materials for use in collages, scrapbooks, memory boxes, photo albums, and individual art pieces.

Download or read book Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media written by Ana Victoria Calderon and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials. Start with the essentials—paint, paper, and brushes—then learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcohol Take a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniques Learn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects, including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystals Find great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether you're new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.

Download or read book 101 Mixed Media Techniques written by Cherril Doty and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Mixed Media Painting Workshop written by Jean Pederson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The artistic journey of a lifetime! Are you interested in adding a bit of mixed media to your artwork but unsure exactly how? Mixed Media Painting Workshop takes the fear out of artistic experimentation and instead celebrates the journey, step by step! With Mixed Media Painting Workshop, you'll learn a variety of techniques and use a unique selection of materials to express yourself and your style! From backgrounds to sketching, from painting to collage, from the elements of design to subject matter, you'll find it all right here! Inside Mixed Media Painting Workshop you'll find: A plethora of background information--get to know your paints, mediums, surfaces and other materials through fun and meaningful exercises. 21 step-by-step demonstrations to teach you both individual techniques and strategies for combining techniques. Tons of beautiful, inspirational art and personal insights from the author and contributing artists including Catherine Liu Chang, Polly Hammett, Brian Ateyo and more. Tips and ideas for working with a theme, working with personal artifacts and found objects, memory painting, defining your style and mapping your artistic journey. Add Mixed Media Painting Workshop to your library and set forth on your artistic journey today!

Download or read book Mixed Media Color Studio written by Kellee Wynne Conrad and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover innovative painting and mixed-media art techniques the most inspired way possible: through rainbows of color! In Mixed Media Color Studio, you’ll learn color and design ideas that will boost your creative intuition. Based on Kellee Wynne Conrad’s popular former online True Colors Art Program, the lessons include color explorations designed to strengthen skills and confidence. You’ll learn how to develop your own unique style using acrylic paint, pastels, graphite, ink, and more. See how to mix colors to make signature palettes and get inspired to try new, exciting combinations of colors, materials, and methods that will take your artwork and imagination further. The imaginative projects include expert information on how to work with colors to evoke moods, emotions, and energy for dynamic landscapes, calming seascapes, vibrant abstract florals, layered architectural pieces, and much more. Discover easy techniques that add texture, details, and interest to your artwork. As with the original True Colors program, guest artists contribute exciting artwork, creating an expanded artistic repertoire filled with fresh styles and ideas. Mixed Media Color Studio also includes: How to create texture with a variety of mediums and tools Ideas for creating your own decorate collage papers using gel plate printing techniques Simple techniques for mixing compelling color palettes Tips for overcoming the fear of the blank page How to expand creativity and boost confidence by making art in an array of styles Easy ways to create pleasing compositions Dive into this incredible world of color and allow your creativity to flow!

Download or read book Alternative Art Surfaces written by Sandra Duran Wilson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge your creative curiosity and take your art off the canvas, off the board, and into the brave new world of Alternative Art Surfaces! Mixed-media powerhouse duo Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson, authors of the best-selling books Image Transfer Workshop, Surface Treatment Workshop and Mixed Media Revolution, blaze new creative territory with more than 100 techniques for working on more than 35 unique surfaces in this, their jam-packed fourth book!You'll find something new and exciting on every page: • More than 35 alternative surfaces, including galvanized tin, mica, rawhide, nylon, unsanded grout, slate, spray foam and more • More than 100 techniques for painting, sculpting, creating textures, encasing, carving, printing, transferring and more • More than 125 tips for troubleshooting, preparing your surfaces, finishing and mounting your art, and taking your work to the next level • More than 50 inspiring finished pieces of art showcasing the surfaces and techniques

Download or read book Experimental Painting written by Lisa Cyr and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With page after page of stimulating possibilities, this book guides you on an uncompromising journey to visually dynamic, conceptually provocative, utterly original art. Embrace the spirit of creative play, break out of your comfort zone, and take your art to a whole new level. In her follow-up to the popular Art Revolution, Lisa L. Cyr delves deeper into an inspiring range of two and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques. Discover fresh, alternative ways to apply and manipulate painting media, transform surfaces, and create distinctive, message-driven work. Inside you'll find: • A wide array of unconventional tools, materials and processes that help artists blaze their own unique and creative paths • 12 step-by-step demonstrations highlighting specific experimental techniques, including freeform painting, making custom tools, and building dimension into a surface with inlaid boxes • 3 feature demonstrations showing mixed-media processes at play in the creation of original artworks, from concept to completion • A chapter on creative self-promotion revealing the latest marketing and presentation strategies for the working artist

Download or read book 101 More Mixed Media Techniques written by Cherril Doty and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a diverse array of adventurous methods for creating mixed media art with 101 More Mixed Media Techniques. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, you'll discover new, approachable concepts for creating and embellishing your own mixed media art with 101 More Mixed Media Techniques. Following in the footsteps of 101 Mixed Media Techniques, this companion edition explores even more versatile mixed media techniques, from printmaking, wabi-sabi painting, embossing, antiquing, and washi tape to paper collage, ephemera, pyrography, and resists. Each technique is presented with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful examples from talented mixed media artists. In addition to learning new mixed media techniques, you'll also discover ideas and inspiration for using the methods in your own projects and developing your own personal style. With more than a hundred options to choose from, 101 More Mixed Media Techniques has something for every artist and is guaranteed to spark new forms of creativity!

Download or read book Painting Imaginary Flowers written by Sandrine Pelissier and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a fresh, fun approach to painting unique flowers! Forgo reference photos and discover a more organic and joyful way of painting! With its friendly step-by-step format, Painting Imaginary Flowers features a simple, three-stage approach to creating flowers only you can make... 1. Drop in color (ink, watercolor or fluid acrylics) to create abstract backgrounds full of beautiful textures and "blooms." 2. Just like spotting shapes in the clouds, search for shapes in your background that suggest blossoms and leaves. Paint around them and watch the flowers emerge! 3. Add patterns in pen to create a lovely, faux collage effect. With plenty of mixed-media techniques throughout for building up luscious texture and color, even beginners can achieve happy results. Ten demonstrations show the versatility of this approach--from large-format pieces, to work in a series, and even Zen doodle landscapes. Never again will you be stuck for ideas or dependent on a photo. Every flower you paint will be unique, personal, and fresh from your imagination! Let your imagination blossom!

Download or read book The Mixed Media Photography Book written by Nitsa Malik and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art written by Walter Foster Creative Team and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference guide to help you master more than 200 mixed media concepts and techniques.

Download or read book Expressive Painting in Mixed Media written by Soraya French and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Painting in mixed media combines all the excitement and potential of different materials and techniques, while giving the artist the opportunity to express themselves without any of the limitations of each separate medium. Whether you love the vibrancy of pastels, the versatility of acrylics or the dynamism of collage, this book shows you how to combine them to make a unique piece of art. Alongside Soraya's beautiful paintings, it encourages the artist to express themselves, to experiment with their own creative ideas and to enjoy the magical potential of painting in mixed media. Materials include gels, pastes and paper collage, as well as paints. Step-by-step demonstrations explain how to build paintings layer by layer and projects put theories into practice. Advice throughout leads you through techniques and warns against common mistakes, with ideas to suggest ways to create your own personal visual voice. Fully illustrated with 366 beautiful paintings by the author.

Download or read book Art at the Speed of Life written by Pam Carriker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Adventures in Mixed Media Art written by Amy Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you inspired by mixed-media art but don't know where to start? Adventures in Mixed Media Art is the ultimate guidebook for embarking on your own creative adventure! Featuring 20 favorite mixed-media projects from the bestselling North Light backlist, this "best of the best" collection will motivate any would-be artist to start creating! Beginning with motivational readings, you will discover and learn to refine your creative energy by discovering what inspires you. Then you are ready to create your very own art journal using guided mixed-media techniques, including hand lettering and basic painting and collage techniques. When you're ready to create and refine your signature style, you'll start creating canvas paintings, collages and assemblage pieces based on projects from popular mixed-media artists like Dina Wakley, Mary Beth Shaw, and more. Even if your project doesn't turn out as planned, the book includes helpful tips and techniques for repurposing those pieces into a new work of art you can proudly display. The book also includes collaborative projects so you can encourage others to start their own Adventures in Mixed Media!

Download or read book Acrylic Solutions written by Chris Cozen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh new ways to create fabulous paintings with mixed media techniques! Acrylic Solutions provides the "hows" behind a multitude of effects you've admired in other artists' works--and then some! Based on the popular online teaching collaboration of Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard, this book illustrates a wealth of layering methods and techniques. Mix and match to achieve countless variations, building layer upon layer to create unique and wonderfully complex abstract art. • Learn more than 30 step-by-step techniques for developing texture and visual interest, including collage, monoprinting, carving, color blocking, paint skins, raised stencils, glazing and so much more. • Chapters explore the phases of a multi-layered painting, from surface preparation through adding structure, developing complexity and adding finishing touches. • Follow the development of two paintings as each layer adds to the finished result, with tons of additional artwork throughout. • Gain insight on how to make paints, mediums and grounds work for you. Embracing a spirit of freedom and spontaneity, Acrylic Solutions is a stimulating guide for contemporary artists of any skill level. Beginners will learn how to make visually compelling paintings from start to finish, while more experienced artists will find the tools and inspiration to take their work to the next level.

Download or read book The Resourceful Artist written by Victor Escandell and published by . This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploratory and artistic activity guide around the infinite possibilities and techniques of mixed media: materials, tools, supports and finishes.