Atelier simply means "an artists workshop." As a professional Mixed Media Fine Artist, designer and instructor, I have discovered a number of wonderful resources and tools that will help those wanting to enhance their own artistic journey. This is my lens about the things I find useful in my own studio and why. You can visit my website at www.stampingtoday.com or my blog at http://sarah-n-dipitous.typepad.com/sarahndipitous
10 things I HAVE To Have In My Studio
With a few things, you can create stuff anywhere. This is what I have in my bag at all times
- Moleskin
- Black Ink Pen
- Staz On Ink Pad
- Waterpen with Watercolor Paints (In Altoid Tin)
- Kai Scissors
- 3M Double Sided tape
- White Galaxy Marker
- Dental Floss
- CD Case with alphabet and collage type stamps
- Baby Wipes
Some Background
I read a quote once that said, "A Modern artist is one who throws paint on a canvas, wipes it off with a cloth, and sells the cloth..." So what exactly is Collage and Mixed Media?
- Defining Mixed Media....sort of
- The professional definition
- Defining Collage... again sort of
- The professional definition
Eyecandy
Great Stuff on CafePress
I love Cafepress. I have my own store as do my sons. The proceeds from my store go directly to the Stamping Today Scholarship fund which helps defray the cost of art supplies and materials with my volunteer work teaching art to children. Thank you for your support.
Mixed Media Artists ACT I
- Claudine Hellmuth
- One of my favorite people. I love her books and she is an all around cool person.
- Mixed Media Collage Artists
- This is a group specifically for Mixed Media Artists.
- Michelle Caplan
- If you want to meet a cool artist, this blog is a nice read.
- Teesha Moore
- Teesha is an amazing artist. She organizes a cool art retreat for those interested in expanding their artistic journey.
- Karen Thomas
- This is an amazing artist with an incredible story.
- Keith LoBue
- I am always inspired by this artist.
- Linda and Opie O'Brien
- With my passion for metal and burning stuff in general, it's hard not to love these folks. Their book Metal Craft is one of my favorites.
- Jacqueline Sullivan
- I love this woman. A frequent instructor at the Artful Srapper and Stamper in Romeo Michigan, she is AMAZING.
- Kathy Cano Murillo
- The crafty Chica herself. She makes me smile and I love her work.
- Barbara Matthiessen
- I love this website. Barbara is a wonderful talent.
- Bev Brazelton
- This is one of those people that if they come to your town you HAVE to take a class with
- Elizabeth Parsons
- Besides being one of the coolest people ever, I am constantly amazed by her talent.
- Karen Landey
- Another one of my favorite people on the planet. I am thankful for her incredible talent and look forward to seeing her latest project Indie Arts
- Lynne Perrella
- I love this artist. Her stamps and collages are inspiring.
- Mai-Liis Peacock
- I could say so much about this wonderful light in my universe. She is incredibly talented and she makes me smile. You will love her.
- Michael Jacobs
- This is one of my favorite people on the planet. Michael is a truly gifted and talented artist.
The Studio Bookshelf For Mixed Media Collage
If your forte is Mixed Media Collage, these are some wonderful resources for you.
In mixed media, inspiration comes from all places. As products continue to evolve and techniques change to utilize those products, having solid resources from the world's finest artists at your fingertips is like getting a class from a master. To glean from their expertise is what takes your own art to the next level. These are some of my favorites that have inspired and challenged me in my own journey.
Mixed Media Artist Act II
- Juliana Coles
- Such a fun and energetic woman. I love her art.
- Cory Celaya
- Another one of my favorite artist types.
- Jill Badonsky
- This is a cool site and wonderful eyecandy.
- Kelly Kilmer
- This woman's talent with acrylics and glazing mediums will have you entranced and hopelessly addicted after the day is done.
- Susan Reynolds
- A dear friend and an amazing artist. Her technique is so much fun to watch. Make sure to visit her blog too.
- The Wander's Tale
- This is one of those sites you can spend a lot of time at. The eyecandy is delicious.
- Tim Holtz
- For many of you Ranger ink junkies, you already know who Tim Holtz is. His wonderful eye and unique style are always inspiring
- Tonia Davenport
- Besides being one of my most favorite people in the world, Tonia has a way with frames. I think everyone should visit her to see what I mean.
- Lisa Engelbrecht
- Such a fantastic talent. I love her calligraphy and her amazing colors and textures in her work. A real treat.
- Traci Bautista
- Such a vibrant soul! I love her energy and passion for the bold.
- Karen Michel
- All I can say is wow. Buy her book and be inspired.
- Nina Bagley
- I have often bought a Somerset Magazine just to see her work. I love it.
- Laurie Doctor
- I just love her work. I could look at it for hours and still make new and interesting discoveries in it.
- Sherrill Kahn
- I love the colors and textures Sherrill uses in her work.
- Oiseaux Sisters
- Okay, I could not pronounce this if my life depended on it but, the site is worth the visit.
- Out Of The Blue
- Another one of those places I like to visit
- Michelle Ward
- I have admired her work for years. I own almost all of her stamps and use them often.
- Keely Barham
- I love the bright colors and wonderful stuff Keely makes.
The Studio Shelf above the DVD player
DVDs are like having a private lesson from the art industry's finest according to your schedule and without the high cost. There is nothing like watching an artist actually create the projects in front of you.
More Awesome DVDs
- Page Sage
- I love this manufacturer. I recommend all of their titles and am looking forward to the amazing featured artists in the future. Speaking from an instructor's point of view, these are a great investment and a wonderful tool to use in the classroom. They are made for all ages and all experience levels.
To Stamp is to Create
I love rubber stamping. I love the fact you can stamp on practically any surface known to man and, I enjoy testing that theory and discovering new surfaces to experiment on to leave my mark. I am what they would probably classify as an alterer.... that is, if it isn't running away, I will probably try to stamp on it. I love the fact that stamping allows someone who may not be gifted in drawing a chance to use the work of someone who is and is then able to create a piece of fantastic artwork of their own. Magazines I Subscribe To
Untraditional ways to use Stamps
Contrary to popular belief, rubber stamps can be used on many different surfaces.... here are some of my favorite books showing this.
Getting Started
There are so many stamp sites on the web that it would be impossible to list them all. I have listed the ones that I find are the most helpful to my students.
- Tyra's Cloud 9
- This is one of my favorite stamping sites in that it has incredible content. You will find techniques as well as links galore.
- Teal Dragon
- This is another site that will knock your socks off with information. Wonderful links, awesome techniques and answers to all your questions
- Split Coast Stampers
- According the Stampings Top 50 list, this is number one. It is an awesome stamping community and chat group. You will meet some fantastic people here. Enjoy!
- Stamp Diva
- I love buying stamps here. Lots of artsy stuff!
- Addicted to Rubber Stamps
- Amazing resource and place to buy stamps of all kinds. They have wonderful sales, fast shipping and cool stuff.
- Vickie Enkoff
- I love her wonderful stuff.
- Art Declassified
- I love this company and am excited about seeing the new stuff they come up with. Look here to see new projects from area 51 (that would be me)
- Stampers Anonymous
- One of my favorite stamp companies around.
- Judi Kins
- I love their stamps as well as their unique products.... They have amazing powders, glues and tapes. Just love them.
- Tsukineko
- One of my favorite ink companies. I use their Staz On, Brilliance, and Versa Lines of ink all the time. A mainstay of my basic stamping kit
- Ranger Ink
- I love Ranger's line of alcohol inks, acrylics and color washes. They have som many wonderful things to play with
- Stamping Top 50
- This site basically monitors the traffic each stamping site gets and gives them a ranking according to popularity. You will find some wonderful companies here
The Studio Bookshelf for Rubber Stampers
Resources for the addict as well as those wanting to become one
Rubber stamps make all of us look good. You don't need to have artistic talent to ink a stamp and put it to paper. Stamps are the great equalizer! These resources will give you loads of eyecandy and inspire your inner muse.
Top 10 Favorite Stamp Images
- Dragonflies
- Architecture
- Background Text
- Time and Clocks
- Buildings
- Flowers
- People
- Asian Themes
- Collage Elements...textures
- Alphabets
Some Cool Stampers
- Gloria Page
- A dear sweet woman who I am thrilled to call friend. You will love her book Art Stamping Workshop!
- Rubber Rabbit
- I love this site. When you visit you'll know why.
- Sarah Hodsdon
- Okay, I may not be "cool" but, I love to stamp and would like it if you'd check my site out
- Roben-Marie Smith
- I love this lady and her stamps are so cool.
- Michelle Ward
- One of my personal favorite Stamp Designers
The Studio Bookshelf for Scrapbookers
Scrapbooking and Artistic journals are important ways to document where we've been and preserve those precious memories. These books are as informative as they are inspiring.
Wonderful Scrapbooking Magazines
Some Really Cool Scrapbooking Sites
- Two Peas in a Bucket
- The place to be for all scrapbooking junkies. You will find amazing galleries and loads of inspiration
- Jenni Bowlin
- I love her work, you will too
- Ali Edwards
- A bright and shining light in the scrapbooking world. I like her work and think she's cool to boot.
- Becky Thompson Designs
- Becky is an incredible woman and just plain fun to be around. Her classes are amazing (fun and informative) and her work inspires.
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