The Altered Page

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

10 Techniques for Painting Layers in Mixed Media

Yesterday I announced the upcoming release of a new DVD/downloadable video titled 10 Techniques for Mixed-Media Artists. Today, I get to preview a second DVD/downloadable video that I will soon be adding to my collection:

10 Techniques for Painting Layers in Mixed Media

A Seth Apter Creative Workshop

This 124-minute long workshop video focuses on techniques for creating paint layers in mixed media art. Step-by-step I demonstrate multiple approaches to paint application including ombre effect, blackout technique, translucent layering, subtractive splatter, brayer basics and more.

Here is a brief preview of what you will find inside

I will share more details when the DVD/video is released in late September/early October. You can preorder a signed copy now in my online shop and, at the same time, browse through my earlier releases as well. This DVD is also available for preorder at the North Light Shop.

Monday, September 18, 2017

10 Techniques for Mixed-Media Artists

I am thrilled to share the news of the upcoming release of my newest DVD/downloadable video from North Light...

10 Techniques for Mixed-Media Artists

A Seth Apter Creative Workshop

In this 118-minute long workshop video, I demonstrate 10 varied techniques that can be easily integrated into your mixed media art. Some may be familiar to you while others are likely to be new. Just a few of the techniques include heat embossing, fiber layering, color staining, photo altering, and debossing.

Here is a short preview to give you a taste of what you will find in this video

Friday, September 15, 2017

Unity: The Grand Final

The International Tournament of Art & Craft

The International Tournament of Art & Craft is nearing the end. After 5 weeks, 5 destinations and 5 challenges, we are on to the grand final. If you are just hearing about this for the first time, ITAC is a completely free, where in each of the past 5 weeks a group of international artists presented a challenge based on the culture of a different continent. They provided a guide to follow so you could create a project, shared their own artwork, and offered videos and step-out instructions so you can learn new skills. And there are giveaways. There is still time to complete all the challenges - including the grand final - as the deadline is not until September 24.

My contribution is all about harmony and unity between and among all people.

To see more images of my project and all the details of this challenge - along with artwork, tutorials, and the giveaway - head here.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Dan Eldon: The Movie

Dan Eldon

His name and his story bring so many feelings to the surface for me. But I think number one is inspiration - a word we all sometimes overuse but is perfectly apt in this case. Have you heard of him? Dan was many things: activist, journalist, photographer, adventurer, artist, journaler. As a young man, in the early 1990s, he covered the ongoing unrest in Africa as a photographer for Reuters and, along with several other journalists, was stoned to death by an angry mob. Dan was 22 years old.

Dan documented his life in a series of journals. He probably didn't know it, but he was creating work that presaged the journaling movement in our mixed media community.

I first saw Dan's work in person at a traveling exhibition that stopped in NYC in 2008.

In 2013 I included a tribute to Dan in my second book, The Mixed-Media Artist.

In 2014 I had the good fortune to meet Dan's mother Kathy and give her a copy of the book.

Kathy, along with Dan's sister Amy, have kept Dan's legacy alive through the Creative Visions Foundation and through a website and a series of very popular books. Have a look at the video below as Kathy and I speak about my book and about Dan.

I am excited to say that Dan's story has now been documented in a powerful movie. Until recently, the film has only been seen in limited showings. It is now available to rent/buy on both Amazon and on iTunes. It is a must-see - and somehow seems particular relevant in the current world climate.

Amazon

iTunes

Thank you Dan for continuing to inspire.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Preview: New Die Collection from Spellbinders

Thrilled to be able to share with you that my newest collection of dies from Spellbinders will be available online and in stores in October 2017. I drew the first designs for this collection in November of 2016 and have been sitting on them since. No easy feat. But today is the day for the first reveal. Check out some of my favorites below and head to the Spellbinders blog to see many more.

SUNBURST

JAGGED EDGE

COFFEE BREAK

SPLAT

Monday, September 11, 2017

Altered Avians

I am excited to officially announce the details for Field Guide to Altered Avians - a mixed media retreat I am holding with Kecia Deveney in Portland, Oregon in April 2018.

Registration is Open

This 4-day workshop will be held in the studio of artist Jesse Reno in Portland. We start with the creation of a hand bound Field Guide Book that will be filled up with notes, artwork, collage, sketches and photos - both in the classroom and on our field trips.

We will then be creating sculptural birds using wire, fabric scraps, elements of nature, found objects, and more. All things Avian are possible - nests, eggs, cages, and the like.

Highlights of the retreat include: instruction from both Kecia and myself, the creation of one-of-a-kind art pieces - handmade field guide book, freeform wire sculpture bird and other potential avian objects, two hunting and gathering field guide trips, welcome lunch and bon voyage dinner, built in time to explore Portland, and a private FB community.

Fly to this page to see additional details and to register. And remember: the early bird gets the worm.