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New Directions in Decorative Art - Mixed Media

by Debra Macdonald Sept 12, 2008 Last comment posted on Mars 16, 2009

Artists long to expand their horizons, and explore new directions!

From your comments, we have learned that many of you believe that there is a move from painting on objects to canvas, and even fabric.

Your comments also indicate a trend towards mixed media collage or altered art.

In the U.S., Chroma Teachers are conducting a class entitled: Paper, Paint & Passion. The class description is:

In this class, artists will learn how to create their own multi-layered, textured work using new and vintage paper. Using Interactive paints and mediums, artists will conceal and reveal hidden imagery and text to create a personal narrative. Explore ways of adding texture using the Impasto Gel and Modeling Compound. Tons of fun for those new to collage! From what we are hearing, these classes are always full and have a waiting list. Although this class focuses on using paper as a source of imagery, other artists have incorporated small found objects and elements from nature in their mixed-media works.

Below you will find some artwork created in this "altered" fashion.

There are (11) Comments so far, why not join the discussion?
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    commented on Septembre 12, 2008, at 11:08 am.

    Jennifer VonStein

    Jennifer VonStein's mixed media pieces are personal narratives, a response to the emotions and memories of life and dreams. Using the ephemera of the past, she uses these transitory and throwaway images to tell a story, incorporating small shells, homespun fabric and paint, as well as making extensive use of image transfers. Surfaces range from canvas to panel to cardboard primed with gesso. More examples of her work can be found at http://www.jennifervonstein.com

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    commented on Septembre 12, 2008, at 11:18 am.

    Fred Swarr

    Fred Swarr's recent "In The Woods" series is inspired by the woods surrounding his home. Using actual branches, some painted, some not, he creates his paintings on canvas once he has designed his composition with the branches. He has even begun to expand his painting onto the frames. More examples of his work at can be found at http://www.fdswarr.com

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    commented on Septembre 12, 2008, at 11:25 am.

    Helene Fischman

    Helene Fischman created these works during her 2007 artist residency at Joshua Tree National Park. According to Helene, "These pieces went through many incarnations, and the images were ultimately based on a poem." Multiple layers of paint and found objects are collaged to reveal multiple meanings. More examples of her work can be found at http://www.helenefischman.com.

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    commented on Septembre 12, 2008, at 11:33 am.

    Victoria Lansford

    Victoria Lansford considers herself a metal smith first. However, she writes that" letting my creativity go in other areas is a near spiritual practice for me, and I find that no matter how seemingly unrelated paper and panels of wood are to gold or silver, the inspirations overlap in a whirlwind of ideas" and calls these collages of paint, paper and calligraphy "Illustracollography (ee-lust-ruh-co-lahg-raphy)." More examples of her work can be found at http://www.victorialansford.com

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    commented on Septembre 12, 2008, at 11:34 am.

    Certainly, we would love to hear your thoughts and see any art that you may have created in this style - or any other style for that matter. As we learn more, explore more, and create more, we will share our experiences and artwork with you and hope that you will do the same.

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    Rhonda commented on Septembre 22, 2008, at 3:55 am.

    Rhonda Knauf is a contemporary folk artist and lives in Connecticut in a circa 1725 home. When she learned of the mixed media idea, she designed a sewing thread cabinet combining Jo Sonja Acrylics with frayed fabric to create a unique 3-D surface. Can you tell which is the real fabric and which is the faux painted fabric?

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    Rhonda commented on Septembre 22, 2008, at 3:56 am.

    Cabinet Door

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    Rhonda commented on Septembre 22, 2008, at 3:57 am.

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    Dessidesu commented on Octobre 18, 2008, at 6:02 am.

    Hi, I'm Ashley. I'm typically a watercolorist, and working on becoming an illustrator. I really want to expand on what materials I use and really look to trying my hand at using some acrylics.

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    Rachel Baker commented on Mars 15, 2009, at 5:21 pm.

    Hello all,
    my love for painting weather it be decorative or fine art always takes new directions and working with the trends of the market place is essential in keeping our passion alive. Recently scrapbooking and beading came into vogue and these areas are what inspire me to create new things.. This month in the decorative painters magazine i have a piece that is a unicorn which is hand beaded. Combining the decorative aspect of my painting with a popular past time makes artwork more appealing to the marketplace. Please find attached 2 paintings of mermaids done in a simular fashion. I have used absolute matte paints on a thick edged canvas. This type of thing lends itself to whimsical creations but i have images of seascapes with beads along the wave lines, cottage gardens with beaded flowers..... the ideas are endless.

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    Rachel Baker commented on Mars 16, 2009, at 7:43 pm.

    Finished this piece today. Thankyou chroma for making get of my bottom and create something new. Rachel smiles.

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