Mixed Media: Creating Your World
What is Mixed Media? Mixed Media is simply art work made up of several different types of art medias.
The Process It’s all about the layers! Begin with the thicker, heavier media on the bottom and end with the thinner, lighter media on the top. Make sure each layer is dry before you add the next layer.
The Mixed Media In mixed media artists use different types of media. Paints Pastels Clay
The Found Object Artists also use a media called “found objects” to create their artwork. Found objects are just that, objects that the artist has found. The object could have real value, value to the artist, or just be interesting.
Types of Mixed Media Collage: Formal art made from assembling different types of pieces to create an artwork. whole
Types of Mixed Media Assemblage: Is an art process creating three- dimensional compositions made up of found objects.
Mixed Media Artists Marcel Duchamp ( / ) Associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist art movements
Mixed Media Artists Man Ray ( / ) Associated with Modernist, Dadaist, and Surrealist art movements
Mixed Media Artists Pablo Picasso ( / ) Best known for his abstract paintings Associated with Cubism
Mixed Media Demo
After considering the elements of mixed media art, describe your project that you will create. (Use the example below to help you reflect on the elements of mixed media art.)