Mixed Media Handbook: Exploring Materials and Techniques
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (830 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440332967 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Her adventurous style in mixed-media art appeared in her first book, Collage Playground (North Light May, 2010). About the AuthorKimberly Santiago is a working graphic designer, collage artist, instructor and owner of the Creative Corner Art Shop in Clarksville, TN. She has also been published in HOW magazine, Somerset Studio, and Cloth Paper Scissors. Visit her website at kimberlysantiagonow.
Make the most of the time, money and heart you invest in your art.Successful mixed-media art starts with selecting the best materials and tools for the job. In addition, 18 step-by-step demonstrations illustrate techniques such as creating a painted map substrate, turning a slide into a collage element, and using encaustics.No matter what your skill level, having this information at your fingertips will save you time and money, encourage greater experimentation in your art and free you up to focus on the fun part--creating.. Here's where the very thing that attracts many artists to the genre--the vast array of available supplies and media--can also pose the greatest challenge: How to choose from the wide variety of options for any given project? "Mixed Media Handbook" makes your decisions easier and more confident by providing a complete and current working guide to today's traditional and unconventional materials, including tools; substrates; adhesives & mediums; paper, photographs & other collage resources; natural materials, building supplies & household items; drawing materials, and painting media.Selecting an appropriate surface for rubber-stamping, the best adhesive for attaching beads, or the right medium for a desired effect involves more than rea
Her adventurous style in mixed-media art appeared in her first book, Collage Playground (North Light May, 2010). Visit her website at kimberlysantiagonow.. Kimberly Santiago is a working graphic designer, collage artist, instructor and owner of the Creative Corner Art Shop in Clarksville, TN. She has also been published in HOW magazine, Somerset Studio, and Cloth Paper Scissors
Warning! Will Result in Mixed Media Addiction! mindbuilder Excellent book for the beginner to intermediate level artist, with a few tips even the most experienced can appreciate. The author describes the most common materials, adhesives, tools, etc., and a few non-conventional substrates (base) and materials so the developing artist can be inspired to think how their art might take an unusual and unique direction. There are plenty of photos and a demonstration section with clear explanations to get anyone started and probably ADDICTED to mixed media. Some of the proj. P. Stout said Four Stars. Good info for beginning a mixed media journey or for remembering items you have forgotten.. Four Stars A nice overview of the many new products for use in the creation of mixed media.