Creating Art at the Speed of Life: 30 Days of Mixed-Media Exploration

Offering terrific mixed-media art projects, as well as great tips for getting organized and inspired, Art at the Speed of Life is a treasure chest of ideas for the artist whose fiery enthusiasm for creating art goes up in smoke after that frantic pace of a long day. Author and mixed-media artist Pam Carriker will prove to you that art and life can co-exist productively and happily, while making daily creative outlets a reality and not just wishful thinking. Each chapter in Art at the Speed of Life includes both essays and project ideas from a variety of contributors, inc.;Cover; Title Page; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction: Living the Artful Life; Chapter 1 I Want to Be an Artist When I Grow Up!; The Multiple-Projects Rule; Staying Young at Art; Inspiration at Every Turn; Artist Spotlight Project: Redefining the Blank Canvas; Becoming an Artist as a Second Career; A Change of Art; Speed of Life Project: Creating Multiple Backgrounds; Journal Project: Ten-Minute Journal; Seven-Day Journal, Day 1: Getting Started; Chapter 2 So Many Supplies, So Little Time; Pyramid Scheming; Keeping Art Affordable; Artist Attention Diversion Disorder; Living Artfully. Cover Title Page Acknowledgments Contents Introduction: Living the Artful Life Chapter 1 I Want to Be an Artist When I Grow Up! The Multiple-Projects Rule Staying Young at Art Inspiration at Every Turn Artist Spotlight Project: Redefining the Blank Canvas Becoming an Artist as a Second Career A Change of Art Speed of Life Project: Creating Multiple Backgrounds Journal Project: Ten-Minute Journal Seven-Day Journal, Day 1: Getting Started Chapter 2 So Many Supplies, So Little Time Pyramid Scheming Keeping Art Affordable Artist Attention Diversion Disorder Living Artfully. Artist Spotlight Project: Heartfelt CollageReining in the Stash Speed of Life Project: Vintage-Look Photo Collage Seven-Day Journal, Day 2: Image Transfer Chapter 3 Creating Cyber-Space and Setting Limits Go Skinny on That Latté Good Things Come in Small Packages The Joy of Blogging Improve Your Blog with Drive-by Posting Embrace Online Possibilities Artist Spotlight Project: Papier-Mâché Dresses Collage Be an A+ Student in Online Workshops Speed of Life Project: Toilette Papier-Mâché Seven-Day Journal, Day 3: Adding Texture Chapter 4 Art Therapy Art Attack. Blocked? Read a Blog!Artist Spotlight Project: Encaustic Encounter Collage Deadline Dilemma: What Gives? Art and Healing Speed of Life Project: None of Your Beeswax Collage Seven-Day Journal, Day 4: Resist Techniques Chapter 5 The Working Artist Bringing Home the Bacon and Frying It Up in a Pan Make a Playdate (with Yourself) I'm Not Giving Up My Day Job (Yet) Artist Spotlight Project: Assembling Art From the Desk of Sharon Tomlinson Speed of Life Project: Assembled Anthology Seven-Day Journal, Day 5: Stamp and Mask Chapter 6 Art on the Go. Marry Me, Fly for Free! (Some Restrictions Apply)The Essential Five: An Artist's Survival Kit Live Big Artist Spotlight Project: The Carefree Paint-Over Technique A Creative Journey Picture This: Adding Photographic Elements Speed of Life Project: The Paint-Under Technique Seven-Day Journal, Day 6: Your Two Cents Chapter 7 Reclaim Your Creative Time Your Life as Art Building Blocks Artist Spotlight Project: Contemporary Expressionist Portraits Speed of Life Project: Pastel Self-Portrait Seven-Day Journal, Day 7: Adding You to the Mix Declaration of Reclamation. Get Ready, Get Set, Go!About the Contributors Resources Recommended Reading Additional Art Credits Copyright.