Creating mixed media is a great way to learn how to create art, especially if you have a desire to make something but don’t know how to get started. You don’t need…
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How to Use Public Domain Images in Your Art
In my post, Using Free Images in Your Mixed Media Art, I listed some websites where you can find free images without copyright restrictions. Usually if you need an image for a specific…
DIY Card Making Ideas: Black and Gold
I was looking through my paper stash a few days ago and found some old (but still beautiful) black and gold lettered paper. I decided to make a gold and black card….
Duct Tape Bookmark for Dad
I’ve been going through a book on duct tape crafts and happened to find some camouflage duct tape this morning. I feel the urge to make something, but let’s keep it simple….
Mixed Media Art Tips: Using Words or Phrases
Have you ever wanted to put a word or phrase in your art but there just seems to be no way to make it work- it’s just so… flat! Sometimes there’s a…
Using Free Images in Your Mixed Media Art
In creating mixed media art, I often use images and photos to help make my story stronger. Images can help clarify my message, drive home a point, and bring interest, color and…
Mixed Media Art: Choosing a Base
Creating mixed media or assemblage art requires you to make a lot of choices. One of the first things you need to do in creating an assemblage or mixed media art is…
Found Object Art: Luke 8:14 Assemblage pt. 4
For the previous post, go to Found Object Art: Luke 8:14 Assemblage pt. 3 I found an image of Jesus in the public domain on www.marysrosaries.com. I desaturated it and increased the…
Found Object Art: Luke 8:14 Assemblage pt. 3
This post is the the third in the Found Object Art series. I created the dimensional “metallic” word, Jesus, with foam letters. After the letters were glued onto cardboard, I added texturizing…
Found Object Art: Luke 8:14 Assemblage pt. 2
Continued from Found Object Art, part one. During the decoupage process, my board started bowing pretty severely. Not having used canvases that much, I was not sure what to think. Did I…