Monday September 19, 2011

Today is September 19th and a great excuse to re-share this mixed media piece that I created for Create Mixed Media back in July. You can see the full post here and my process here.

The Week as Art. The Process.

I was so excited when I was asked by Create Mixed Media to create "the week as art" this week. As a fine artist who loves to dabble in mixed media this was a great opportunity to share my vision and process. I decided to make seven little assemblages using a wide range of materials.

I included background papers that I created myself. I usually make a few of these before I start a painting to loosen up, so I have plenty to choose from. I also used scraps and bits of other work and canvases that I've cut up to re use in other projects.

Magazine pages were also used. Images of textures and numbers. I also incorporated natural elements and some ephemera. An old key also found its way into my take on the calender.

Here you can see for #19 (above) I used one of my mixed media paintings on a stretched canvas and covered a section of it with a piece of loose canvas onto which I painted a realistic shell on some sand. The number 19 was traced onto a piece of tracing paper and taped on. I photographed it and then disassembled the whole thing.

Here is one of the set ups I used for #20 using one of my journals open to a painted page with the elements placed in a pleasing manner. I only used the right side of the shot for the final image.

Of course it's always nice to have a studio helper to get the work done. Working on "the week as art" was a very enjoyable experience and I'm thinking there might be a book in my future.

Check out Create Mixed Media as it's a great resource for all things mixed media. You can see the full seven days of the calender here.

The Week as Art.

I'm thrilled to have my mixed media work featured on Create Mixed Media this week. Thanks so much for this opportunity Tonia, Major gratitude here.

Here are the final pieces each representing a day of this week.

 Each piece was assembled, photographed and then disassembled.

I used an assortment of materials. Original background papers, magazine pages, tracing paper, photo transfer.

 Ephemera, stones, original painting on canvas and cut up scraps, acrylic paints, gesso, and markers.

It would've been easy to superimpose numbers onto images of paintings that I had already completed,

but I wanted to challenge myself, have some fun and come up with something new. I created seven little temporary assemblages.

Whether you are accomplished or just starting on your artistic journey Create Mixed media has something to offer you.

Have a great week.