Mixed Media Masterclass

Name: Mixed Media Masterclass
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A collection of techniques that will boost your Mixed Media knowledge.

Created byDoris Charest

Last updated 4/2022

English

What you'll learn

Be able to try out new and different techniques for their mixed media projects
Incorporate new ideas in their mixed media projects

Course content

8 sections • 36 lectures • 2h 19m total length

Introduction1:37
A short introduction to the course.
Materials you will need2:29
A list of basic materials that you will need for the whole course.

Finding abstracts - Easy way to get inspired.3:48
Here is an easy technique to help you find ideas for abstracts.
Spray painting2:51
An introduction to spray painting for creating a background.
Gesso wash - Example number 15:37
Here is an easy technique to use to take out backgrounds and end up with a wonderful painting.
A second example of a gesso wash5:58
This is a more advanced way for you to create a wonderful painting with a gesso wash.
Poured paintings4:27
Different ways to create poured paintings for your backgrounds.
Using a credit card instead of a brush2:22
Creating a background for your painting with just a piece of card or an old credit card is easy. Watch the video.
Drawing with plain white glue3:56
Easy way to make texture is to just draw with white glue.
Masking tape textures6:06
There are a few ways to use masking tape as a texture. Find out how.

Photo transfer review5:00
Learn how to do gel transfers
Packing tape transfers made easy4:11
Here are some tips on using packing tape to create transfers.
Large photo transfers with tape.2:56
The tips you need to create large masking tape transfers.
Finishing a photocopy transfer10:14
Some tips and tricks to finishing off a photocopy transfer. This video was also added to the first mixed media course by request.

Using salt for textures1:31
A little used technique to create backgrounds.
Glue gun stencils3:33
Easy stencils that you can make in minutes.
Make your own stamps - Part 2 Carving an eraser4:48
Take a big eraser and a few carving tools and you have a unique stamp that no else has.
Make your own stamps - Part 15:05
Simple materials and a bit of glue leads to wonderful stamps.
Making a background with a mono print on plexiglass2:13
Monoprints are a great way to make backgrounds for a painting.
Monoprints with foam4:15
Painting with photographs9:25
This is a way to create paintings or parts of paintings using old photographs or magazines. Easy and fun way to use up magazines.

Sewing4:34
A new and different technique that can be added easily to your work.
Gold x 34:30
Three different ways to add gold to your work.
Using markers in your work2:50
A few ways to define your image if you need to, with line.
Cropping your work2:05
When you work on paper, you can crop a painting so that it can be even better. Have a look at this technique.
Ideas for your patterned papers1:48
What do you do with all those patterned papers? Here are some ideas for you.
Making cards3:06
Here is what you do with all your practice papers.
Reworking an old painting5:29
Take an old painting and add some of the techniques listed in this course. Have a look at how it is done.

Using egg shells for texture3:37
Taking plain eggshells to create texture
A fun quiz
Adding objects to your painiting4:01
This is an easy way to make your work more dimensional.
Sand3:20
A quick instruction on adding sand for texture.
Adding plants in your work1:41
A short video about adding plant matter in your work.
A BONUS LECTURE0:05
A BONUS FOR YOU
Bonus lecture on photocopy transfers5:12
A new and quick way to do photocopy transfers.

Requirements

Be interested in mixed media
Love experimenting
Be willing to try new techniques

Description

Delve into the multiple techniques possible in Mixed Media. This is a collection of techniques that you can incorporate into your work so that your work becomes unique and personalized. Although anyone can do these techniques, the person that has dabbled in Mixed Media will gain the most from this multitude of techniques. You can try printmaking techniques as well as poured paint techniques. All of these are great fun to try. Join me in trying out new techniques that you will enjoy and incorporate into your Mixed Media paintings.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in mixed media

Mixed Media Masterclass

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

A review of some older techniques1 lecture • 4min

Techniques I wish I had known when I started mixed media8 lectures • 35min

Photo transfers4 lectures • 22min

Creating backgrounds7 lectures • 31min

Finishing techniques for your paintings7 lectures • 24min

More techniques ....Unique but very specialized6 lectures • 18min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: