Mixed Media Arts

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 		How to Make Mixed-Media Snowflakes
Winter and making paper snowflakes seem to go hand in hand in some household. Learn how to mix them up to use for decorating or art projects.
Atlantic Beach Artist William Meyer
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.
Make Money Online Selling Crafts
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.
Packing Tape Image Transfers
Use clear packing tape to transfer transparent images onto artwork using this simple technique.
Sustainable Papercraft Christmas Gifts
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.
Japan Matsuri Festival at Spitalfields, London
The Japan Matsuri held at Spitalfields Market on September 19th, 2009 corresponded with the traditional late summer and early autumn festival season in Japan.
Recipe Journaling
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!
Inspiring Art Quotes
Every artist needs inspiration and encouragement from time to time. These great art quotes provide the inspiration necessary for starting or completing creative projects.
Penland School of Crafts
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.
Folk Art Style Faces in Paperclay
Folk art or primitive style clay faces are lovely, and can be formed with simple techniques.
Budget Friendly Ways to Add Age to Art
Common items that are probably already around the house can be used to age mixed media and other art.
Arts and Crafts in the Kitchen
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.
Mosaic Paper Backgrounds in Mixed Media Art
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.
Easy and Unusual Scrabble Tile Pendants
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.
Silver Plumber's Tape in Mixed Media Art
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.
Printmaker Naoko Matsubara
Canadian Printmaker Naoko Matsubara came of age during Modernism's zenith and employs the iconic principles of abstraction in her current oeuvre.
Encaustic Art
Encaustic is an material that artists have been using since ancient times and is currently becoming a more popular mode of creating art again.
Contemporary Art Society Gothic Art Auction
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.
Interview With Artist Mike Leavitt
A native of Seattle, Mike Leavitt is the one-man production team of a variety of art genres.
Sudbury's New Arts North Studio
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.
Online Art Challenges
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.
Important Spring Art Days of Denver
This Spring delivers a showcase of artists and important shows that are giving an energized lift to the new art city, Denver, Colorado.
Artful Blogs
What are artful blogs? and Why would artists want to blog? Read along for the answers to these and other questions regarding artful blogging.
How to Make Hand Painted Garments
With numerous colours and brands of fabric available, It is possible to channel your imagination and skill into handpainting individual garments.
Tea Stained Illustrated Letters
The next time you plan to write a letter, art it up a bit with some tea staining!
Egg Tempera
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.
How to Build an Ephemera Collection
Ephemera and mixed media go hand in hand for several reasons. Not only do paper collectibles add flair to pieces of mixed-media easily, they also add interest.
How to Make a Paper Mache Flower
The holidays are right around the corner. What does that mean? Making easy craft projects with the kids to use as gifts!
Artist Date About Art Museums
Most people equate visiting a museum with educational experiences, or some other type of learning experience. This is a field trip for you!
Tom Badley at Best in Show
"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.
Easy Mixed-Media Pumpkin Craft Ideas
Even if you don't celebrate Halloween, it is still fun to bring in the new season through fall and harvest themed craft projects.
A Fun Artist Date About Dating
Dating is fun, right? So, why not take yourself on an adventure that mirrors one of your favorite dating experiences? This is great for beginners!
Fall Foliage Photographic Adventures
With the leaves popping with such vibrancy, how can any mixed-media artist resist taking pictures and incorporating them into art?
Guido Daniele – Hand and Body Artist
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.
Artist Date Idea About Galleries
As artists, it is difficult to stay connected to other artists for one reason or another. This artist date idea focuses on enjoyment of and reaching out to other artists.
Artist Date Idea: Gardening
Creating art that is inspired by gardening is a great way to connect with nature, get out of the house, and embrace the new season. Take yourself on an artist date.
Create a Cardstock Board Book
The art of the handmade book is gratifying to create, as well as to receive. With Mother's Day right around the corner, why not give a handmade gift?
Artist Date Idea: Self-Exploration
The idea behind artist dates is reconnecting with oneself; that is a given. How many times, though, do you really plan the entire date solely about YOU?
Art Idea With Embellished Letters
Letter-writing is a beautiful thing, especially when coupled with mixed media art techniques. Spin your letters into creative pieces of art.
Mixed-Media Graceful Envelopes
Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .
Artist Date Idea About Groceries
When was the last time you were at the grocery store and thought about anything other than was on your list? Did you know art supplies are lurking everywhere?
Timeworn Gift Box Art Project
The next time you are visiting a craft store, visit the box section. There are cardboard boxes that look like they are made from brown cardboard. An opportunity!
Make Art While Running Errands
The next time you're out running errands, make it an artist's date. How? With some slight changes, a couple of detours, and minimal planning, it can be accomplished.
Build an Art Bag to Carry Material
Inspiration strikes when an artist least expects. So, it is important to have what is needed when it is needed. Build an art bag!
Leftover Makeover Art Project Idea
Do not throw those scraps away! Set them aside and use them for the projects outlined here. You will be surprised what you will come up with!
Paint Color Chip Craft Art Project
Take yourself on an artist's date to your local home improvement store and gather a selection of paint color chip samples. We're going to make some mixed media art!
Make Rounded Corner Templates
Time and time again, mixed media artists are in the flurry of creation only to discover they don't have what they need. Make some templates to help build up your supplies
Winter Artist's Date Ideas
If you're living in a colder climate, cabin fever is nothing new. Here are some ideas about how to get out of the house, and have some artists dates to break cabin fever
Tips on Breaking Artists' Block
Are you suffering from creative block? You're not alone in this. Let's talk about how to break the block one day at a time.
Art Technique: Throwing Paint
When was the last time you just flicked the brush, brushed the bristle, and had some fun throwing paint?