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What is "Mixed Media" Art?

 

Technically speaking, "mixed media" is any combination of two or more primary artistic mediums combined in a single piece of artwork. This lens will look at some popular forms, provide links to artists working in mixed media, and showcase books about the topic.

The photo at right is an example of an original mixed media design. It features ink painting, rubber stamping, and collage.

Mixing Your Mediums 

art-wise, that is

When I think of "mixed media', what usually comes to mind are mental images of collages or paintings which incorporate pieces of fabric or wood. Mixed media also includes, but is not limited to, altered photography used in paintings, assemblage pieces, and fabric arts incorporating found objects.

Mixed Media Creations 

Felt Deer PIN by urbanwoodswalker

Felt Deer PIN

Peeling Paint Grunge Background texture by imagesbykim

Peeling Paint Grunge...

Look Into Her Eyes ~ 3 of 4 photos by urbanwoodswalker

Look Into Her Eyes ~...

welcome_to_the_jungle by IllusiaX

welcome_to_the_jungl...

The Lord is my Shepherd by ruthieonart

The Lord is my Sheph...

Dwell in the House of the Lord by ruthieonart

Dwell in the House o...

He prepares a table before me by ruthieonart

He prepares a table...

Though I walk through the valley by ruthieonart

Though I walk throug...

Laura Peery by Carly & Art

Laura Peery

What is mean? - stage by joeaney

What is mean? - stag...

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More On the Subject 

Mixed media is often used to express more emotion in a piece than a single form such as painting alone would allow. Altered books and clothing, found-art jewelry, personal shrines...all these are deeply individual expressions of creativity made using the stuff of everyday life.

Of course, mixed media is also as "mainstream" as art gets, too. Many galleries and museums feature works by mixed media artists such as Joseph Cornell, famous for "Cornell Boxes", a form of assemblage (see images below).

Assemblage Pieces 

treasure angle close by Paintitblack22

treasure angle close

treasure word close by Paintitblack22

treasure word close

treasure mermaid by Paintitblack22

treasure mermaid

treasure bottom details by Paintitblack22

treasure bottom deta...

treasure all by Paintitblack22

treasure all

treasure all readable by Paintitblack22

treasure all readabl...

treasure top details by Paintitblack22

treasure top details

treasure side details by Paintitblack22

treasure side detail...

treasure all by Paintitblack22

treasure all

Felt Deer PIN by urbanwoodswalker

Felt Deer PIN

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Books Featuring Great Mixed Media Artists 

These titles are by or about some really amazing creative souls who work in mixed media. Definately worth checking out!
Mixed-Media Mosaics: Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments
Mixed-Media Mosaics: Tech...
Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art
Secrets of Rusty Things:...
Crafting Personal Shrines: Using Photos, Mementos & Treasures to Create Artful Displays
Crafting Personal Shrines...
Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes
Pretty Little Things: Col...
Secrets in a Box (Adventures in Art)
Secrets in a Box (Adventu...

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slickjesus

Check out Redbubble.com I wonderful Online community out of Australia for showing and/or selling your art. I use it and it is great inspiration and a great way to connect to peoplle

Posted March 31, 2008

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