Uses Of Mixed Media

By Clara Berta


Usual media combinations involve oil paint, graphite, textiles, as well as sculpture. However, mixed media pieces may include almost anything. For instance, discovered things can be utilized in conjunction with conventional artist media. Different combinations of media and also varying composition, shade and texture can be used for interesting effect. It has been said, "Art isn't a thing; it is a way." The method as well as elements utilized to create a work of art are always of interest; with mixed media they're central to the work itself. The fact of the mediums, their consistency and look, their own presence, are important elements of the message conveyed.

Mixed media is often utilized to produce jewelry. A charm bracelet is one example. The bracelet is often made from a metal, such as gold or silver. The charms can include metal objects and jewels, such as birthstones. Expand on the utilization of mixed media to produce a charm bracelet or even design original pieces of jewelry, such as a pair of earrings that have numerous elements or a necklace that incorporates mixed media principles. Also, it is simple to create mixed media wall art by utilizing items in your home. For example, rather than throwing out busted china, silverware and also spice jars, make use of them to produce artwork for your kitchen. Make use of stretcher bars coated with fabric or canvas for the bottom and layer items in collage fashion on it. Create a kitschy-looking country kitchen piece with red and white gingham checked fabric, adding antique postcards, holiday photographs, 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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