Saturday, July 9, 2011

Mixed Media And Its Use

By Clara Berta


Typical media combinations include oil paint, graphite, textiles, or sculpture. However, mixed media pieces can include almost anything. For instance, discovered things can be utilized in conjunction with traditional artist media. The different combinations of media and different composition, shade as well as consistency can all be utilized for interesting effect. It has been said, "Art is not a thing; it is a way." The method as well as materials used to create a work of art are usually of interest; with mixed media they're key to the work itself. The fact of the mediums, their consistency and look, their own presence, are crucial parts of the message conveyed.

Mixed media is often utilized to create jewelry. A charm bracelet is an example. The bracelet is often made of a metal, like silver or gold. The charms may include metallic things and jewels, like birthstones. Expand on the utilization of mixed media to produce a charm bracelet or design original jewelry pieces, like a pair of earrings that have numerous elements or a necklace which incorporates mixed media concepts. Also, it is simple to produce mixed media wall art by using items within your house. For example, rather than throwing out broken china, silverware and also spice jars, make use of them to make artwork for the kitchen area. Use stretcher bars covered with fabric or canvas for the foundation and layer things in collage fashion on it. Make a kitschy-looking country kitchen piece with red and white gingham checked fabric, putting antique postcards, holiday pictures, kitchen knives, spoons and forks.

Reupholstering furniture practically needs the use of mixed media. Take into account the wood of a chair as a 1st media element. Reupholster the seat with two types of cloth; make use of a bold zebra print for the cushion and leather trim around its edges. Add brass tacks around the legs of the seat. Your use of fabric, wood and also brass leads to your mixed media creation. Making cornice board window blinds. Expand on a simple cornice board window treatment by putting and layering elements to provide it with a mixed media effect. Put a contrasting piping trim on the edges to add depth. Add wood moulding to the right and left or upper and lower edges. You'll have followed mixed media principles by using 3 mediums: wood, fabric and piping.

In scrapbook cover, rather than using a plain leather scrapbook cover, create one that makes use of mixed media. Use a ready-made leather book as the foundation or perhaps be artistic by covering it with fabric. Utilize a little photo frame to add a picture of your loved ones on the cover. Find small graphics to include, like homes, cats and dogs. Stick paper or polymer adornments that tie into the scrapbook's theme, such as replicas of the Statue of Liberty for a vacation scrapbook.

Mixed media is the use of several kinds of artistic media to produce a single composition. For example, a painting which combines the use of oil with textured art papers incorporates mixed media, and collages and mosaics commonly incorporate mixed media methods. However the use of mixed media is not limited to fine art. Crafters, seamstresses as well as interior designers use mixed media techniques, and you might have unconsciously utilized it as well.




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