Alternative Art Surfaces: Mixed-Media Techniques for Painting on More Than 35 Different Surfaces

By Sandra Duran-Wilson and Darlene Olivia McElroy

Book Overview

Indulge your creative curiosity and take your art off the canvas, off the board, and into the brave new world of Alternative Art Surfaces ! Mixed-media powerhouse duo Darlene Olivia McElroy and Sandra Duran Wilson , authors of the best-selling books Image Transfer Workshop, Surface Treatment Workshop and Mixed Media Revolution , blaze new creative territory with more than 100 techniques for working on more than 35 unique surfaces in this, their jam-packed fourth book!You'll find something new and exciting on every page: * More than 35 alternative surfaces, including galvanized tin, mica, rawhide, nylon, unsanded grout, slate, spray foam and more * More than 100 techniques for painting, sculpting, creating textures, encasing, carving, printing, transferring and more * More than 125 tips for troubleshooting, preparing your surfaces, finishing and mounting your art, and taking your work to the next level * More than 50 inspiring finished pieces of art showcasing the surfaces and techniques

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440329443
• ISBN13: 9781440329449
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: North Light Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

The Book That Keeps on Giving

Alternative Art Surfaces is one of those books that keep on giving! I'm always going back to it for new inspiration for my art journals, abstract art, crafts and to inspire and educate those I might be teaching in these same art forms. This book delivers great inspiration to anyone with imagination and intuition, as it can inspire the mind to see the world and beyond in all visual and writing arts! I never tire of picking this up and flooding my eyes and artist's mind with new places to go through all forms of art I do throughout life!! You certainly will be happy to get your hands on this art treasure!!!