Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

November 20th, 2008

Artist Profile: Manuel Cortez

Three Monks: Heads, hands, and feet are composed of coconut.
Artist: Manuel Cortez
Business name: Organic Transformations
Location: Anaheim, California
Website:
Organic Transformations

Manuel, how do you describe your work?
I start with a coconut or a gourd and transform it into something totally unique. This is why I chose Organic Transformations as my business name.
What is your […]

By Cyndi -- 2 comments

November 10th, 2008

Call for entries: 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse

Garth Johnson just got himself a contract for Quarry Publishing to write the next book in their “1000″ series! Here’s what he says:
I’ll be writing 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, a book filled with 1000 (you read right) examples of craft, art and design made out of repurposed, reused and recycled materials. The book […]

By Cyndi -- 2 comments

October 21st, 2008

Artist Profile: Alyice Edrich

Some of Alyice’s favorite jars
Artist: Alyice Edrich
Location: South Dakota
Websites & Blogs:
Alyice Edrich
The Dabbling Mum blog
Good Mourning Lord
How do you describe your work, Alyice?
“Art from the heart.”
Currently, I simply create with abstract intentions but as I learn and progress with my talents I’d like to be able to incorporate memorabilia from people’s personal lives […]

By Cyndi -- 25 comments

October 21st, 2008

Projects using leaves

Technique Tuesday!
I just can’t help it! As soon as the leaves start to turn, I’ve got to go outside and gather them up. You’d think that I’ve never seen colored leaves before, the way I have to hoard them.
I realized that I’ve done a lot of projects in the past that used […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

September 24th, 2008

Most recent mixed media trends

According to Cloth Paper Scissors, the top five newest trends in mixed media are as follows:
1. Green art
2. Felting
3. Mixing paper and fabric
4. Pet projects
5. Visual journaling

What do you say? Have you tried any or all of these?
Tags: fabric-arts, fiber-arts, journaling, Mixed Media, Recycled Art

By Cyndi -- 8 comments

September 4th, 2008

Artist Profile: Pallas Vititoe

Little Cowboy
Artist: Pallas Vititoe
Business name: Threads In Time by Pallas
Location: Hemet, CA and Rineyville, KY
Website & Blog:
Threads in Time
Threads in Time blog

Shy Girl
Pallas, how do you describe your work?
I describe my work as vintage fabric and mixed media art quilt collage. I love to work with old fabrics, lace, buttons, sewing […]

By Cyndi -- 9 comments

August 28th, 2008

Artist Profile: Molly “Porkshanks” Friedrich

Down the Iron Gated Alleys
Artist: Molly Friedrich
Business name: Dangerous Detritus
Location: Underbridge Manor, Seattle
Website & Blog:
Porkshanks
Flickr album
Upcoming Show:
Anachrotechnofetishism, Sept 12 through October 3, 2008

The Essence Combi-matrix
Molly, how do you describe your life and your work?
Well, I was born and raised on a parallel Earth. I grew up in a time period you would consider […]

By Cyndi -- 6 comments

August 28th, 2008

Recycled art links

Art Attack Thursday!

Milk Carton Catchers from Replayground
There are so many clever people out there, and I’ve got such a backlog of projects and ideas to share with you that I’ll never get finished if I just take them one at a time! So, I’ve decided to share a bunch with you and let you […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

August 21st, 2008

Artist Profile: Randy Hill

Fly Me To The Moon (flying saucer)
Artist: Randy Hill
Business name: Art Foundango
Location: Salem, Oregon
Website & Blog:
Art Foundango
Art Foundango blog

Sanctuary (bird assemblage)
How do you describe your work, Randy?
I officially create assemblage art, but it’s something I’ve done since I was a young boy. I was raised on a farm in central Texas near […]

By Cyndi -- 12 comments

August 14th, 2008

Artist Profile: Angela Mabray

Bottle cap card and necklace
Artist: Angela Mabray
Business name: Crafty Goat
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
Website & Blog:
Crafty Goat store
Crafty Goat blog

Two-sided magnetic dishwasher sign
What is your creative process like?
In life, I’m a pretty organized person. In art, not so much. I think that’s part of what attracts me to art — the freedom and release. […]

By Cyndi -- 4 comments