The Mixed-Media Artist : Art Tips, Tricks, Secrets and Dreams From Over 40 Amazing Artists

Mixed media or mystery? There's a secret to understanding the mystery behind the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. As Seth Apter knows, if you can get to know the artist, you will get to know the art. The Mixed Media Artist unlocks this mystery and provides an intimate look into the hearts, souls and creative processes of over 40 inspiring artists. Surprising self-portraits, innermost self-reflections and practical art-making tutorials are just some of the keys you'll find here to unlocking the door to a greater understanding of how and why art is made. • Helpful how-tos: Throughout each section, artists share favorite tools, secret ingredients and step-by-step processes that go beyond the who to provide the how. • 44 artists share creative perspectives and intimate thoughts: Provocative questions are answered not only in words, but multiple times as art, spotlighting the forces that make the art and the artists what and who they are. • Compelling poll data: Answers collected from thousands of individuals reveal statistical insights on the creative community at large. • Additional online content: Links to downloads, tutorials, videos and more are sprinkled throughout the book. Immerse yourself in the creative words and works of The Mixed Media Artist and get to know the artist behind your own art! Title Page Special Offers Contents Taking the Pulse Section One: The Heart of the Artist Jennifer Coyne Qudeen Anca Gray Juana Almaguer Juliana Coles Seth Apter Leighanna Light Will Ashford Thomas Ashman Supria Karmakar Geoffrey Gorman Elizabeth Bunsen Jeane Myers Dayna J. Collins Nettie Edwards Deborah Gregg Jen Cushman Dorothy Simpson Krause Tracy Verdugo Jason Twiggy Lott Nathalie Nayer Marina Rios Lynn Whipple Crystal Neubauer Trudi Sissons Marit Barentsen Carol Slade Nava Waxman PD Packard Rachel Whetzel Dan Eldon (1970-1993). Section Two: The Soul of the ArtistWhat Do You Do to Make Sure You Are Always Growing Artistically? Do You Have Any Routines or Rituals That Accompany Your Work? What Is the One Thing You Dislike the Most About the Art World? At What Point Did You Begin Referring to Yourself as an Artist? What Would Your Dream Art Project Be? Are Mistakes a Part of Your Artistic Process? What Is the Best Piece of Advice You Have Ever Received with Respect to Being an Artist? Does Synchronicity Play a Role in Your Art and if so, Can You Share an Example? What Do You Like and Dislike Most About Your Own Work?If You Weren't an Artist, What Would You Be? What Has Been the Most Uplifting and/or Devastating Reaction of Someone to Your Work? How Do You Deal with Rejection as an Artist? Section Three: Gallery Exhibition John Nelson Arbuckle Ro Bruhn Felicity Griffin Clark Mixed-Media Quick Tips Brian Kasstle Stephanie Lee Nancy Lefko Laura Lein-Svencner Karin Einav Perez Kelly Puissegur Patti Roberts-Pizzuto Robert Schmid Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch Dina Wakley Eileen Williams Dedication Acknowledgments Seth Apter Revealed. Title Page; Special Offers; Contents; Taking the Pulse; Section One: The Heart of the Artist; Jennifer Coyne Qudeen; Anca Gray; Juana Almaguer; Juliana Coles; Seth Apter; Leighanna Light; Will Ashford; Thomas Ashman; Supria Karmakar; Geoffrey Gorman; Elizabeth Bunsen; Jeane Myers; Dayna J. Collins; Nettie Edwards; Deborah Gregg; Jen Cushman; Dorothy Simpson Krause; Tracy Verdugo; Jason Twiggy Lott; Nathalie Nayer; Marina Rios; Lynn Whipple; Crystal Neubauer; Trudi Sissons; Marit Barentsen; Carol Slade; Nava Waxman; PD Packard; Rachel Whetzel; Dan Eldon (1970-1993).;Mixed media or mystery? There's a secret to understanding the mystery behind the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. As Seth Apter knows, if you can get to know the artist, you will get to know the art. The Mixed Media Artist unlocks this mystery and provides an intimate look into the hearts, souls and creative processes of over 40 inspiring artists. Surprising self-portraits, innermost self-reflections and practical art-making tutorials are just some of the keys you'll find here to unlocking the door to a greater understanding of how and why art is made. He.