Mixed Media Workshop: A multifaceted approach to creating unique works of art-step by step

Isaac Anderson is a self-taught artist who’s passion for photography has taken him on many journeys as documentary filmmaker. He has spent the last eight years in Southern California experimenting with photography, mixed-media painting and documentary filmmaking. Joe Martino spent many years teaching chemistry, anatomy, and marine biology, but he has always been an artist at heart. He was recently featured as one of Stark County’s finest artists in the book Stark ARThology. Bette McIntire worked most of her life as a writer, so it is easy to see why words are so important in her art. Her work can be seen every summer at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, California, where she resides. Mark Mendez is a professional designer, illustrator, and photographer based in Southern California whose work has been featured in galleries, on T-shirts, and in ad campaigns. Suzette Rosenthal earned a BA in Art from California State University, Los Angeles. In addition to designing and producing a high-end line of knitwear, Suzette is drawn to collage, using textures and color to create visual interest. Patricia Swartout has painted in a variety of styles—from the Old Masters and realism to impressionism and her preferred style, abstract. Patricia has completed a fine art and graphic design programs at a local college in Spokane, Washington, where she currently resides.

This comprehensive guide to mixed media is filled with inspiring lessons led by six talented artists, each sharing his or her own unique style and techniques. From large-scale collages and artist trading cards to portraits and still lifes, this book encompasses both abstract and fine-art approaches to mixed media. After learning about a few basic tools and materials, you’ll be invited to try some simple drawing and painting techniques on your own. Then the real fun begins! Each chapter opens with an introduction to the featured artist, followed by an eclectic variety of step-by-step projects. Topics include altering photographs, creating mail art, making poems from daily newspapers, and much more. Comprehensive materials lists are included with each project, while artist tips, suggested color palettes, and detailed sidebars complement the chapters. Whether you are a beginning artist who wants to learn the fundamentals of mixed media or an experienced artist who is eager to learn new approaches to the medium, Mixed Media Workshop has something for everybody.