This is the 4th post in the Loon Assemblage Art series. I adhered all the “food” in the lower right corner- some plastic aquatic plants, a fish and a frog along with…
Assemblage Art of the Common Loon, pt.3
This is part 3 of the Loon Art Assemblage series. To make the loon eggs, I found some homemade clay recipes online. The first recipe I tried didn’t work; the eggs got “bumpy” as they…
Assemblage Art of the Common Loon, pt 2
In Assemblage Art of the Common Loon, pt. 1 I discussed how I wanted some loon feathers in my art but I’d need to find a way to color them. My first thought was…
Assemblage Art of the Common Loon, pt.1
I’m a homeschooling mom and last week as we were reading in my son’s science book, we ran across a photo of a loon. I’ve seen loons before but for some reason…
Teach Yourself How to Create Art with Mixed Media
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…
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…