The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More

A wide range of techniques borrowed from both traditional and digital art has recently begun to blend into one art form, known as altered art. The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery is the only book currently on the market that provides fascinating tips and creative ideas solely focused on this new form of art. An in-depth discussion manipulation techniques is supplied, making this an essential handbook for all artists and crafters looking for creative ways to alter and enhance various types of imagery in new and traditional ways, and then to integrate this altered art into their work. Chapter 1. Altered imagery using photography. Altering 35mm prints/photographs. Altering polaroid photography Chapter 2. Altered imagery using your computer. Working with scanners. Using photo programs. Working with printers Chapter 3. Altered imagery from found sources. Magazine collage. Integrating found objects into altered imagery. Creative image transfers. Altering with paint and other traditional art media Chapter 4. Altered imagery using printmaking techniques. Making your own negatives using printed acetate as a negative. Creating monoprints. Using photographic images to create linoleum and rubber block prints. Creating monoprints. Printing over photographs Chapter 5. Project gallery. Altered Imagery Using Photography -- Altered Imagery Using Your Computer -- Altered Imagery From Found Sources -- Altered Imagery Using Printmaking Techniques -- Project Gallery. Karen Michel. Projects and examples illustrate a wide range of altering techniques that use traditional art media and digital processes, as well as creative combinations of both