Ep. 41: Mixed Media 101 with Sandra Duran Wilson (Mini-ish)

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Ep. 20 guest Sandra Duran Wilson is back and we’re discussing the foundational elements of mixed media: paint, paper (collage) and mark making.

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In the conversation we discuss:

1:58 What is mixed media

2:45 What subjects can use mixed media

3:52 Acrylic paint and viscosity

8:13 Craft paints and using what you have

10:16 Collage - What is collage?

11:57 Different places for collage

15:22 pH levels to consider and assessing collage materials

19:05 Laser printer vs inkjet printer

19:55 Smear!

20:46 Dealing with materials that are no longer produced

22:00 Making artist papers

23:45 Deli paper / Artist tissue paper

25:50 Where in your piece to use collage

27:00 Non archival materials

28:48 What to consider with mark making

30:41 Where in process to use mark making

32:52 Different types of pastels

35:15 Caran d'Ache

37:18 Pens

39:32 Pens and lightfastness

40:28 What to do if overwhelmed

42:27 How to keep something cohesive


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