Mixed Media Arts

When William Meyer was a boy, his favorite place was an ancient, knotted oak in his back yard. Little did he know how that tree would inspire artistically and ethically.

Dec 2, 2009 - Devan Stuart

Learning to make money online selling crafts is easier than you might think. Here are five, user-friendly ways for you to get started right now.

Nov 26, 2009 - Kellie Reynolds

Use clear packing tape to transfer transparent images onto artwork using this simple technique.

Nov 18, 2009 - Staci Dumoski

Keep Christmas sustainable by revamping old containers. Cover tins with recycled papers and fill with organic or handcrafted items to create personalized Xmas presents.

Nov 17, 2009 - Lyn Rasmussen

Keep Christmas sustainable by re-using papers, junk mail, books and cards. Many items found around the home can be transformed into eco-friendly, economical gifts.

Nov 15, 2009 - Lyn Rasmussen

The Japan Matsuri held at Spitalfields Market on September 19th, 2009 corresponded with the traditional late summer and early autumn festival season in Japan.

Oct 27, 2009 - Gina Barnes

Starting a recipe journal is a creative and fun way to go about mixed media art journaling if the inspiration is lacking. And it can be therapeutic as well!

Oct 19, 2009 - Erica Buys

Every artist needs inspiration and encouragement from time to time. These great art quotes provide the inspiration necessary for starting or completing creative projects.

Sep 26, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Art postcards are a great way to offer customers an inexpensive way to own a piece of art at galleries and art shows.

Sep 23, 2009 - Alina Bradford

Arty Ansota form Somerset West shows how easy it is to create and maintain a mixed media art journal.

Sep 21, 2009 - Erica Buys

The Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina is a unique, isolated school in a peaceful setting where beginning and experienced artists learn more about their crafts.

Sep 17, 2009 - Amber Fraley

The altered book has evolved as a form of mixed media artwork since the1960s, but its influences have spanned centuries.

Sep 11, 2009 - Alison Fletcher

Folk art or primitive style clay faces are lovely, and can be formed with simple techniques.

Sep 9, 2009 - LuAnne Payne

Common items that are probably already around the house can be used to age mixed media and other art.

Sep 9, 2009 - LuAnne Payne

ACEOs and ATCs are miniature works of art that can be traded or purchased. It is an affordable way to collect original artwork from all kinds of artists.

Sep 5, 2009 - Louise Heyden

It's easy and inexpensive to upcycle glass containers into decorative storage containers.

Aug 31, 2009 - Beth Lumadue

Before spending more money on crafty supplies or gadgets, learn about how some common items found in the kitchen can help create or enhance art.

Aug 19, 2009 - LuAnne Payne

Mixed media artists have a great deal of freedom when it comes to techniques and materials. To give artwork more impact, grab the scissors and head for the paper stash.

Jul 15, 2009 - LuAnne Payne

If you like Scrabble tile pendants, but would like one that stands out from the rest, this project is for you. Collage and mixed media techniques yield beautiful results.

Jun 22, 2009 - LuAnne Payne

Artists and crafters needn't limit themselves to finding supplies at art and craft retailers. Purchase silver plumber's tape at the local hardware store and get creative.

Jun 11, 2009 - LuAnne Payne

Canadian Printmaker Naoko Matsubara came of age during Modernism's zenith and employs the iconic principles of abstraction in her current oeuvre.

Apr 13, 2009 - Savannah Schroll Guz

Encaustic is an material that artists have been using since ancient times and is currently becoming a more popular mode of creating art again.

Mar 13, 2009 - Catherine Owen

The Contemporary Arts Society holds their annual fund raising event with Sotheby's Auction house in the Shunt Vaults. An evening of high society and art.

Mar 13, 2009 - Daniel Cecil

A native of Seattle, Mike Leavitt is the one-man production team of a variety of art genres.

Mar 11, 2009 - D. Yvette Wohn

Instruction in music, visual arts, dance and drama is now available in the city of Sudbury, thanks to a new arts studio called Arts North.

Mar 6, 2009 - Jennifer Hansford

Almost every day of the week one can find an art challenge that is due. Here is a list of some of the ones that are currently taking place.

Feb 28, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

This Spring delivers a showcase of artists and important shows that are giving an energized lift to the new art city, Denver, Colorado.

Feb 10, 2009 - Veronica Franklin

What are artful blogs? and Why would artists want to blog? Read along for the answers to these and other questions regarding artful blogging.

Jan 30, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

With numerous colours and brands of fabric available, It is possible to channel your imagination and skill into handpainting individual garments.

Jan 25, 2009 - Aileen McLeod

Do you want to unleash your imagination by creating collage or altered art, but you have no idea where or how to begin?

Jan 16, 2009 - Nicole Skutelnik

Ordinary eggs can be transformed into something of egg elegance. Ideas come through imagination, patience and experimenting as this craft of egg decoration unfolds.

Jan 10, 2009 - Aileen McLeod

Egg Tempera is created with a mixture of egg to Water Colour or dry pigment , the yolk is usually preferred. It can be a challenge for an artist to embark upon.

Dec 5, 2008 - Aileen McLeod

"Best in Show", curated by Gavin Ramsey and Naomi Pearce, draws upon the UK's graduate talent of 2008. One of this year's outstanding new artists is Tom Badley.

Oct 19, 2008 - Frances Spiegel

Find out about Guido Daniele's style of hyper realistic painting - athat isn't what it appears to be. Hand & and body painting are just two of his fortés.

Sep 12, 2008 - Christine Fadhley

Creating your own paintings by using the technique of cut outs combined with water colors

Jul 22, 2008 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Mixed media artists who don't use public domain images in their work can't sell their creations without violating copyright laws. Finding legal images can be a challenge.

Jan 7, 2008 - Katelyn Thomas

Chunky books are very popular with the mixed media community. Make an entire fat book or just a few fat book pages using these tips.

Dec 21, 2007 - Katelyn Thomas

For newcomers to the mixed media art form, creating an art journal is a great way to grow as an artist.

Sep 19, 2007 - Katelyn Thomas

Tps and techniques for creating artistic handmade greeting cards with a contemporary collage effect.

Apr 5, 2007 - Norma-Anne Chattin

This centurie's old craft is still alive and thriving, even though the materials used are dried and have passed their used by date. Ellaborate arrangements can be created

Mar 21, 2007 - Aileen McLeod

Unlimited ideas with the art of paper-cutting. Creativity develops as you perform the cutting-edge.

Mar 18, 2007 - Aileen McLeod

Bark painting can be beautiful; when using combinations of various types of nature, dried flora etc.Textures and colours vary and possibilities are many, as you proceed.

Mar 13, 2007 - Aileen McLeod

Speciality tools and products make ink transfer an easy option for card making. Norma Anne Chattin demonstrates how easy it is to create depth and dimension in card art.

Mar 5, 2007 - Norma-Anne Chattin