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Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed Media Techniques [Paperback]

Darlene Olivia McElroy (Author), Sandra Duran Wilson (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 27 May 2011 | ISBN-10: 1440308241 | ISBN-13: 978-1440308246

Breaking the Surface

Pondering how to begin a new piece of art? Surface Treatment Workshop has the answer! The authors of Image Transfer Workshop are back to show you 45 stepped-out mixed-media techniques that will add depth and texture to your artwork. These techniques are the perfect jump-off point for creating art you will love to look at, and, in some cases, touch!

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find:

  • 45 techniques. Exciting new applications such as the use of WonderUnder, pulled paper and plaster-dipped gauze will provide you with fresh ideas--many previously unpublished.
  • Multiple variations. Each technique features swatches and descriptions to take the techniques in multiple directions with multiple mixed-media products.
  • Inspirational style. Fully stepped-out projects from two artists will show you how to combine the techniques into finished works of art that can go in any artistic style.
Take Surface Treatment Workshop with you on your artistic journey for beautiful beginnings.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (27 May 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1440308241
  • ISBN-13: 978-1440308246
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 1.3 x 27.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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Darlene Olivia McElroy
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About the Author

Darlene Olivia McElroy is a mixed media artist & painter whose work focuses on man's primal origins, sins and religious conflicts. In the past 20 years she has written for numerous publications and has taught art classes. Sandra Duran Wilson is a painter and mixed-media artist. Making her paints and paper from materials found in Nature is a direct result of her passion for combining art and science.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surface Treatment Workbook 31 Aug 2011
By Sylvia
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An excellent book with clear instructions and ideas for many ordinary products and some less common ones. The layout and examples are clear with many alternative experiments and ways to extend ideas. The gallery shots of artists work are inspirational. Generally a well laid out book with clear instruction and beutifully photographed examples; well worth the money
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surface treatment heaven! 22 Sep 2011
By Troila
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If I coould only keep one of my (oh, so many...)painting books, THIS WOULD BE IT! It shows you all the techniques step by step, and also shows you a bunch of different ways to use every single technique, love it, love it, love it! Into mixed media? Go get it!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice with some reservations 29 Mar 2012
By Maz Kraut
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This book does indeed contain what it says on the tin, in that it shows quite a number of surface treatment techniques and a range of effects that you can get with each. One big advantage is that it indicates the archival properties of the techniques, the only such book I've come across that does this. I've so far been a bit reluctant to play with different chemical mixtures (such as soaps and foams) for this reason. A substantial disadvantage of this book is that a lot of the techniques require specific art products from specific manufacturers that may be easily available in the US, but aren't that ubiquitous (nor very cheap!) here. Also, what "fibre paste", "ceramic stucco", "Tyvek" or "Venetian plaster" exactly are is explained nowhere. It may be obvious for US readers, but it's not clear to me. Only some of these things have (American...) suppliers in the resources section. Having said that, there are also techniques using the widely available water, cooking salt, alcohol, etc...! All in all, it's a nice book that may inspire me to experiment with what could possibly be equivalents to these unknown American things. I have used salt, alcohol, etc. in my paintings before, and so it's not all new to me, but for someone who is entirely new to this kind of painting the instructions in the book are maybe a little bit on the short side. On the other hand, keeping the instructions short is probably in keeping with the experimental approach.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book of amazing techniques
I JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE THE TECHNIQUES INSIDE IT!! I LOVE THE SHAVING FOAM TECHNIQUE and I love the pulled paper experiment too! Read more
Published 22 days ago by Megan
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
There are many different techniques explained with easy to follow step by step guides and examples of completed work. This book makes you want to have a go!
Published 1 month ago by MRS H M DOBIE
4.0 out of 5 stars Surface treatment.
It seems very useful and the information was helpful. The layout and design of the book was a little basic but that said, it was easy to follow.
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen Sims
5.0 out of 5 stars Surface treatment Workshop
45 mixed media techniques, what more do you want? It is a must have I think. The book shows you that there are so many different ways tot transfer and each method is inviting you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Assink-kleve
4.0 out of 5 stars I like it - it's OK.
This is another reference book to dip into when techniques required and the memory has dimmed - good for the price.
Published 2 months ago by Norma Bean
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
I bought this to use on my Mixed Media course and found it's full of really interesting, useful and unusual effects for background surfaces, paintings and collage, etc. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cassie
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant book
Fantastic step by step guides to producing textures using all types of materials/media. Would recommend to those who wish to experiment with new techniques.
Published 3 months ago by Rebecca Jarman
4.0 out of 5 stars workshop ideas
Its ok some good starters for ten ideas good layout, good images. I am looking forward to use it more
Published 3 months ago by al
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
This book is amazing! I would highly recommend it to all crafters and mixed media artists, it has easy to follow instructions, a product list for each project and again photos of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sharon
4.0 out of 5 stars Surface Treatment Workshop
Very interesting ideas in here. In fact I am taking it to my artclass in about half an hour to do a bit of experimentation.
Published 3 months ago by Avril Allan
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