Experimental Painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art - Softcover

Cyr, Lisa L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144030811X ISBN 13: 9781440308116

Publisher: North Light Books, 2011

Synopsis

With page after page of stimulating possibilities, this book guides you on an uncompromising journey to visually dynamic, conceptually provocative, utterly original art.

Embrace the spirit of creative play, break out of your comfort zone, and take your art to a whole new level. In her follow-up to the popular Art Revolution, Lisa L. Cyr delves deeper into an inspiring range of two and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques. Discover fresh, alternative ways to apply and manipulate painting media, transform surfaces, and create distinctive, message-driven work.

Inside you'll find:

• A wide array of unconventional tools, materials and processes that help artists blaze their own unique and creative paths
• 12 step-by-step demonstrations highlighting specific experimental techniques, including freeform painting, making custom tools, and building dimension into a surface with inlaid boxes
• 3 feature demonstrations showing mixed-media processes at play in the creation of original artworks, from concept to completion
• A chapter on creative self-promotion revealing the latest marketing and presentation strategies for the working artist

About this title

From the Author:

Experimental Painting investigates exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixed media art. Throughout the highly visual book, many exciting in-depth demonstrations are featured, documenting cutting-edge mixed media painting processes from concept to final execution. To offer an extensive array of visually-stimulating possibilities for artists to explore, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques are covered in a range of subject matter. Conceptual and thematic approaches include using symbolism, metaphor and allegory, incorporating pluralism and non-linear storytelling, utilizing automatism and freeform painting and employing costuming, props and theatrical settings. Developing works in multiples and in a series is also included. In addition, special sections on creative exploration unfold the playful act of experimentation, utilizing alternative tools, materials and techniques. By divulging into the myriad applications of mixed media painting, the creative process is reignited, opening up a gateway for artistic works to grow and flourish.

To assist artists in venturing out on their own creative path with a unique voice and vision, topics on nurturing the creative spirit within, developing personal content through journalism, embracing a multidisciplinary mindset and creating message-driven art provide insight into the development of an artistic personality. The book closes with a chapter on creative self-promotion, revealing the latest marketing and presentation strategies for the working artist. There is an ever-expanding interest in exploring unconventional processes and approaches to establish aesthetic distinction in the marketplace. For artists that are looking to push their work to a new level, this book will be a valuable resource and an ongoing source for creative inspiration.

Let the evolutionary journey begin!

Lisa L. Cyr

About the Author:

Lisa L. Cyr is an accomplished author and multidisciplinary artist with a content-driven approach. She writes for many of the creative industry's leading trade publications including Communication Arts, STEP inside design, HOW, ID, Altpick, Creativity's Spark, Applied Arts and others. In addition to her writing, Cyr speaks at professional organizations, universities and industry conferences across the United States. Cyr also teaches in many of the top Master of Fine Arts graduate programs across the United States. Cyr graduated from The Massachusetts College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Art and Syracuse University with a Master of Arts. Her art has been exhibited both nationally and internationally in museums, galleries and universities. She is an artist member of the Society of Illustrators in New York City and works in partnership with her husband Christopher Short, painter and 3D illustrator. Visit her website at cyrstudio.com

About this edition

• Publisher: North Light Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 144030811X
• ISBN 13: 9781440308116
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128