Expressive Painting in Mixed Media: Learn to Paint Stunning Mixed-Media Paintings in 10 Step-by-Step Exercises

Unleash your inner artist and discover the secrets to crafting stunning, expressive masterpieces that combine the vibrancy of colors and textures. Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, this book is for you.

Discover the power of various drawing and painting mediums to transform your canvas into a playground for your imagination. With expert tips, step-by-step techniques and inspiring projects, this book is your key to unlocking your inner artistic potential.

What will you learn in this book?

-      What is expressive art and how is it different from fully realistic art and abstract art?

-      Various mediums used for expressive mixed-media art

-      Composition for expressive art

-      Color theory

-      Creating interesting and harmonious compositions

-      Mixed-media art techniques

Which mediums are covered in this book?

-      Watercolor and gouache

-      Watercolor pencils

-      Acrylics and oils

-      Pen and ink, brush pens and markers (and coffee!)

-      Soft (dry) pastels and charcoal

-      Acrylic spray paints

-      Colored pencils

-      Digital tools

-      Using stencils

-      Various types of paper and canvas

The best way to learn any skill is to do it. And that’s what you will do with ten step-by-step exercises that will guide you to create your own masterpieces.

-      Doodle your surroundings

-      Painting on colored paper

-      Painting with coffee

-      Watercolor collage painting

-      Painting with ink and alcohol markers

-      Acrylic spray paints and acrylic paints (and stencils)

-      Palette knife painting using oils/acrylics

-      Painting using acrylic spray paints (and newsprint paper)

-      Watercolor and colored pencils

-      Expressive digital painting