Are you a mixed media scrapbooker? Does the thought of that frighten
you? Well, if you use a variety of art mediums on your layouts then you
are a mixed media artist. Why add mediums like paint, Gesso, ink, mist
or any other mixed media type of product to your scrapbook page?
Well the answer is simple, why not?
Color, texture and dimension all add interest to our layouts. We can
also use these products to dress up a plain background or dress down a
rather bold background, thus effectively creating a base for our photos
to settle on. Or, conversely, we can use them to create accents on our
pages. Either technique helps to direct the eye to our photos, which are
the true focal point of our pages.
Many of the application techniques for these products are quick and
easy. By flicking, spreading, sponging or using masks, for example, we can
quite easily achieve a variety looks from layout to layout. This also
allows us more versatility for our investment into these products.
If you are concerned that your pages will no longer feel like “you”, don’t
be, you can stay true to your own personal style, whether you are a
clean and simple scrapper or one that prefers a more “messy” or
“intense” look, there is a mixed media technique for you. So why not
have some fun with your next creation and try out a little mixed media?
Laura