For quite some time I’ve been wanting to try my hand at a mixed media art book. When my friend gave me a blank journal book, I decided to alter it and to see where it lead. My initial decision was to change the interior, gluing all the pages together. But first, I cut a “window” […]
Did I mention that these cards are addicting? Since I had the appropriate collection of materials out in front of me, I thought I might as well make a few more of these. With this group, I enjoyed adding the complementary color of blue and I tried out some hand stitching. Click any image for […]
Would you like to make your own note cards? They’re fast, easy, and a great way to use little scraps of paper, fabric, and novelty items. Start by painting the paper for the card bodies. Select a fairly heavy paper that can handle getting very wet. Paper intended for Watercolor or Wet Media is a good choice. A size of […]
Whenever I need a fast or portable project, I often turn to making note cards. They’re quick and easy and recipients always love them. Here are some that I made recently. Click any image for a larger view. The one above includes: – Painted background paper, – A small piece of silk, – Lightly painted […]
Continuing with my mixed media collage, I darkened the strip of corrugated paper, added a grosgrain ribbon (which I’d previously painted,) and began to audition the placement of the last few collage items. Click any image for a larger view. Later, I darkened some spots, which I think was very important. I also overpainted the […]
I’m a big believer in the value of artistic experimentation. So, when I recently discovered a great book on mixed media, I decided to give it a try. This is the book, Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed Media Artists, by Ann Baldwin. Ann is primarily an abstract painter. Thus, her mixed media pieces include a […]
