Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

August 25th, 2008

Poppies!

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I can hardly say the word “poppies” without hearing the voice of the Wicked Witch of the West as she croons, “Something with poison in it, I think. With poison in it, but attractive to the eye—and soothing to the smell! Poppies! Poppies! Poppies!”

Anyway. I took this picture of poppies and other […]

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August 18th, 2008

Watercolor background for mixed media

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Sometimes I forget that there are other media in the world that are useful for creating backgrounds besides my usual acrylics. Watercolors, for example. No instructions are needed for a piece like this:

The only thing I would caution, though: if you plan to use your watercolor background with other wet media […]

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August 11th, 2008

The Bead Journal Project resumes very soon!

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If you missed out the first time, you simply must consider joining in on the fun for this next year! The Bead Journal Project is accepting registrations now, until August 15, to start in September 2008. Go register now, if you’re interested in bead embroidery, and while you’re there, check out […]

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August 4th, 2008

Cosmic Flowers

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Cosmic Flowers
This one almost got named Lucy in the Sky with Flowers, but that seemed too cutesy. This collage is another result of my playing around with the notion of abstracts. I’ll tell you more about it tomorrow!
Tags: Collage, Mixed Media, paper arts

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July 28th, 2008

Cork boards for everyone!

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A cork board for computer fiends:

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Do you want me to fake it? (Y/N)
 

Tags: Mixed Media

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July 21st, 2008

Bear Lake Trail

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Sometimes it’s well worth reaching back into your own archives and revisiting something. I went to hike the Rockies with my family when I was in high school. I love this particular shot taken from Bear Lake Trail, and I’ve used it for several different pieces over the years.
So, how about […]

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July 14th, 2008

Summer sandals

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I shared this pair of painted sandals before, but I thought I should show you a second pair and maybe suggest that it might be a nice project for a quick pair of summer wearable art.
I don’t like buying new shoes. In fact, I tend to wear the same pair of sandals […]

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June 9th, 2008

Burst!

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Isaiah 44:21-23
“Remember these things, O Jacob,
for you are my servant, O Israel.
I have made you, you are my servant;
O Israel, I will not forget you.
I have swept away your offenses like a cloud,
your sins like the morning mist.
Return to me,
for I have redeemed you.”
Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done […]

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June 2nd, 2008

Time and Tide

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Time and tide wait for no man.
~ Geoffrey Chaucer
Remember that torn paper landscape I made about a month ago? Here it is!
Tags: Collage, Digital Art, Mixed Media, paper arts

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May 26th, 2008

Cherry Blossoms

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Tags: Collage, Digital Art, Mixed Media, Paper, Photography, photoshop

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