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There have been a lot of comings and goings in my family lately. I was out in Colorado, my husband traveled to Arizona, and most exciting of all, our daughter returned from a semester abroad in Costa Rica. We all brought back gifts and mementos from our journeys, but I am most anxious to see Olivia's...
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Found objects are everywhere-from flea markets and thrift shops to the beach and the city street. With new technology, you can make molds of your most precious found objects and replicate them for use in your mixed-media assemblage and other found object art. Register now to learn how to choose found...
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As you may have noticed, this month is dedicated to the "Put a Bird on It" theme with bird-related art. Jenny Cochran Lee made feathers like this to embellish her 3-D collage assemblage art. Today, I have a handmade feather tutorial from mixed-media collage and assemblage artist Jenny Cochran...
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It's May 1! Where I live, that means birds are singing, nesting, and flying. My mixed-media birdhouse: I put a bird on it! Where I work, though, birds are everywhere, all year round. That's because birds are a popular theme in art, and a lot of fiber and mixed-media artists seem to like to "put...
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I recently completed a flurry of art projects. After congratulating myself on my productivity, I turned around to look look at my home studio , and wondered, "Who made this huge mess? Upcycled art studio shelving unit. Project and photo by Susan Borgen. I know very few mixed-media artists who create...
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Every time I reach for a piece of scrapbook paper to create handmade cards or paper collages , a devil and an angel pop up on my shoulders. One of Linda Peterson's 'Hazel' paper collages, made with altered scrapbook paper. The kooky angel artist (she wears glittery papier-mâché...
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Today’s photo comes from one of those gift moments in life. This is one of those times where you’re just walking down the street, minding your own business and something special appears. I took this shot in Portland, ME. A town I highly recommend you look up if you’re in the area. Make especially sure...
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Several events have happened lately that have made me stop and ask myself where I'm going in my life, among them a birthday and the realization that my children are getting more independent. And you know what they say, "If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up somewhere...
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One of the aesthetic pleasures of working with encaustic medium is the smooth, rich surface that seems to make the artwork glow. But that doesn't mean encaustic art has to be flat. Encaustic village by Jan Avellana. The only requirements for encaustic substrates is that they must be rigid and porous...
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The vestiges of last week's snowstorm still linger in crusted mounds all over our yard. But I can ignore them because of the unmistakable spring sound of birdsong that has been filling the air the last few mornings. Fiber art nest assemblage by Holly Kress Kennedy. Robins, sparrows, chickadees, catbirds...
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My only formal training in printmaking came many, many , years ago in a high school art class. We made intaglio prints, silkscreen prints, and woodcuts. I absolutely loved the class and still have some of my prints (they're all of houses, a favorite theme of mine to this day). Printmaking with mixed...
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My husband and younger daughter, who both draw beautifully, always look at me like I have three heads when I ask them if they are taking their sketchbook with them on an outing or someplace where they'll be sitting and waiting a while. That's because they are very purposeful artists in that they...
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If you want your art journal pages to have a cohesive look, I have three tricks to share with you today, courtesy of Kari McKnight-Holbrook. Sample handmade art journal covers by Kari McKnight-Holbrook. Kari is a mixed-media artist and art journaling expert who is one of the most popular teachers at...
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Collage is probably my favorite artform. I like paper collage, fabric collage, and mixed-media collage . I think it's my favorite because collage art gives me the chance to use pretty much every supply in my studio. Plus, I just love cutting and gluing. Collage art by Jenny Cochran Lee. In fact,...
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I hope by now you’ve heard about our new magazine for paper lovers because o ur submission deadline is closing in quickly! Want the inside scoop of the type of projects we’re looking for? Here are some ideas! Silhouettes (people and or pets!) Books from a single sheet of paper (origami styles are great...