Mixed Media Artwork in Mixed Media When artists begin to explore the possibilities of using several different artistic disciplines on any artwork they create, they open an ever-increasing group of doors. For every artist that creates mixed media works, there are almost as many combinations. Virtually any materials can be combined and the results can be breathtaking. Whether you start with a building block and then add to it or create an entirely original work with a combination of materials, you can consider yourself a true mixed media artist. To begin, you might want to consider using a previous drawing or photograph as the groundwork for a completely new style and appearance. For instance, if you have a photo to which you add acrylic, pen and ink, conte crayon, graphite, oil pastel or other material, you have taken the photo to another realm while creating a mixed media artwork. Using two or more disciplines is a great way to jumpstart a lull in your creative adventures. Many famous artists use mixed media to capture a specialized market by retouching (adding personalized elements) to existing prints from their original paintings. Adding details and embellishments to prints on paper or canvas is a very trendy way to make them more dramatic and eye-catching. The material you add should be permanent and should create an entirely new look, so that the print would not be confused with other prints that will be in the original series. Where this is most helpful is when you create prints-on-demand from your own printing setup or have multiples printed professionally. Combining printmaking techniques with painterly techniques and materials is another way to get a lot of mileage out of prints that might not be perfect or those that need enriching in order to be salable. By adding textures such as gold leaf, decorative papers, stamped shapes and the like, you can make wonderful originals out of otherwise lost works. It is also lots of fun to do and might open an entirely new area of artistic expression. Textural elements are always entertaining and eye-catching. If you take a simple landscape and add textural lines in oil pastel, paints or markers, you add detail that will capture and hold the interest of the viewer. Unusual brushwork, spattered textures, linear designs and unexpected visual treats will help your work be noticed, involve the patron and, hopefully, entice him/her to buy. Many artists find that combinations of materials give them the fullest freedom of expression. Use of vivid colors, opaque tones and the glitz and shimmer of metallics are some of the ways to quickly join the ranks of multi-media artists. Don’t be hesitant to experiment and explore unusual combinations!

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