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Creating artistic and textural surfaces is one of the beauties of working in Mixed Media and can be a fun way to discover the unexpected magic.
In this course, I will walk you through a variety of mixed media techniques utilizing cheesecloth, paper and crackle that will result in some really cool textures and surfaces.
Mixed Media Art is the ideal medium to explore your creative side without the pressure of having to be artistic or create a perfect piece of art. Have fun using a variety of mediums and techniques.
By combining collage, acrylic painting, layering, found objects and more, you’re free to experiment and be spontaneous in whatever you create. During the process we invite accidents and mistakes to happen, while finding beauty in the imperfections.
In this online course I take you step-by-step on how to create a mixed media piece that has dimension and interest. I'll walk you through from start to finish on how to apply various mixed media techniques so that you experience and understand the richness of the layer process.
If you've never tried Mixed Media before, this online course is the perfect way to get your feet wet.
Incorporating Collage
Learn one of the basic ingredients to working in mixed media — collaging. Placement and adhering your collage materials is an important skill to have.
Image Transfer
Image transfer is a creative technique to incorporate your own photography and personalize your mixed media piece.
Found Objects
Adding found objects can be a fun way to enhance your artwork. It adds dimension and interest to a two dimensional painting or mixed media piece. Create simple compositions through object placement.
Printable step-by-step
instructions
Includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions for each technique, composition layout samples, my 10 Mixed Media Principles infographics, materials list and more.
Easy to follow instructional videos with me
I help guide you each step through the process so that you feel comfortable creating in mixed media. I not only provide you the basics, but also the encouragement to play.
My 10 Mixed Media Principles Printout & Audio
These principles will help encourage you to have fun and be loose with your creative process. The audio version goes into more detail on how to navigate your creativity with mixed media.
Course Lessons
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Mixed Media Textured Surfaces
Cheesecloth Texture
Using cheesecloth on your mixed media piece can make for a fun and rich textural surface. Learn how to integrate and transform an inexpensive and every day material into an artistic surface.
Two Crackle Effect
Learn how to create a surface that resembles the weathered crackle look. In this course I will take you step-by-step on how to create successful cracks in your acrylic surface by using two different crackle mediums.
Paper Texture
Creating textured surfaces with paper can produced a whole different feel. Learn how to bring your texture to life through painting techniques that will enhance and bring an artistic look to your surface.
Meet Your Instructor
Lisa Agaran is a mixed media artist, instructor and Creative Spirit Mentor. Her work has been published in Incite, Dreams Realized: The Best of Mixed Media and Incite 3: The Art of Storytelling (North Light Books). She has shown her work through both solo and group shows throughout Southern California.
Lisa has a BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and a Masters in Psychology. Prior to her art career she worked as a licensed psychotherapist (Inactive), Creativity Coach and Graphic Designer. Lisa also taught one of the core certification courses (Building the Coaching Relationship with Creative Clients) at Creativity Coaching Association where she also trained under renown Creativity Coach Eric Maisel.
Integrating both her artistic and psychology background Lisa’s worked with artists and creative professionals on their careers and creative process.
From her own personal experience working in the studio and facing typical challenges with the creative process, Lisa understands first hand the struggles and blocks that keeps us from accessing our True Creativity Within.
She believes everyone is born an artist. It’s how you stay connected to that innate desire to be creative as we become adults. Lisa believes when we connect to our creativity without judgment, expectations and the need for our art to be perfect or a master piece, we draw from a deep resource and connect to our creative intuition.
Taking time to honor your creative spirit is just as essential as a good night’s rest, exercise and eating right. It provides benefits both spiritually and mentally. Lisa believes any sort of creative practice, whether it’s writing, dancing or crafts, can be meditative and stress-reducing. It’s an activity that can ground us in our daily life. Therefore, Lisa encourages others to do something creative on a regular bases and not deprive oneself from access Creative Spirit. This can lead to a sense of inner wholeness and wellbeing.
Lisa has been teaching both in-person and virtual workshops for the last 9 years. She also host and leads her signature retreat “Awaken the Invisible Power of Your Creativity” annually. For more information about Lisa and to view her artwork visit ArtbyLisaAgaran.com
