Hot Trend: Layering Tips from Somerset Apprentice Artists

Just like you can layer a tank top underneath a flowing blouse to give your outfit a pop of color, you can layer different materials on top of one another to achieve a blend of hues and textures. From Kraft tissue paper to ink sprays, stencils to gel sticks, there is a variety of tools and media you can use to build an amazing focal point in your mixed-media projects.

Somerset Apprentice is your go-to source for learning about the building blocks of creating art. This publication is ideal for artists of all skill levels; beginners will appreciate easy-to-follow instructions and seasoned artists will enjoy expanding their artistic repertoire with new, innovative techniques.  Each issue boasts detailed snapshots, step-by-step instructions, and tips from professional artists to help guide you in creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Here are a few fun tips from some of our talented artists featured in our current Spring ’12 issue.

 

Good Credit

Layer paint onto the pages and roughly blend with a paintbrush. Use an old credit card to scrape over areas and to move the paint around.

Linda Fazzary

 

Back, Back, Back it Up

To create the background, cut vintage book pages and scanned letters into squares and adhere to the board with matte gel.

Michelle DeFillipo

 

You Tell the Story

Select a phrase or sentence from your vintage book pages that suggests the story, theme, or message behind your composition, and apply with matte medium.

Ivette Newport

 

Just My Type

Using a typewriter, type a title onto a scrap of muslin. Adhere the title over the lower front of the photograph with a light coat of soft gel medium.

Rebecca Sower

 

Observe and Combine

The beauty of abstract art is that you can do whatever appeals to you. I challenge you to look around your workspace and observe what you have laying around and see what kind of things you can combine to make your own piece of art.

Ruth Rae

 

Find Your Medium

I love that [the acrylic paint] dried quickly and is made from plastic and is so durable that you can layer it, sand it, and start over repeatedly! Sometimes I go back into paintings from years ago to freshen them up a bit or completely rework them.

Mati Rose McDonough

Find these artists’ projects and more inside of the Spring ’12 issue of Somerset Apprentice, and get to work on learning a new skill or two! Send us a photo showing off your new trade at blog@stampington.com.

 

Top photo: Priscilla Jones, Autumn ’12 (available September 1st)

Bottom photo: Hanne Matthiesen, Spring ’11

 


Posted: Thursday, August 16th, 2012 @ 9:14 am
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5 Responses to “Hot Trend: Layering Tips from Somerset Apprentice Artists”

  1. Linda Cain says:

    Backgrounds make a BIG difference!

    ~Linda

  2. Maureen says:

    Layering adds so much dimension and texture to any project. I sent you a photo of my latest creation that shows how I used layering. Thanks for the inspiration and the great ideas!

  3. Doreen says:

    Great tips! I’m just discovering collage art and these ideas will be put to good use.

  4. Ella says:

    I love these ideas! Thanks for gathering inspiration and sharing this bouquet of talent :D

  5. Gina says:

    Very nice to have suggestions and tips from the artists. Thank you!

Jordan Mixed-Media Art ,

Just like you can layer a tank top underneath a flowing blouse to give your outfit a pop of color, you can layer different materials on top of one another to achieve a blend of hues and textures. From Kraft tissue paper to ink sprays, stencils to gel sticks, there is a variety of tools and media you can use to build an amazing focal point in your mixed-media projects.

Somerset Apprentice is your go-to source for learning about the building blocks of creating art. This publication is ideal for artists of all skill levels; beginners will appreciate easy-to-follow instructions and seasoned artists will enjoy expanding their artistic repertoire with new, innovative techniques.  Each issue boasts detailed snapshots, step-by-step instructions, and tips from professional artists to help guide you in creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Here are a few fun tips from some of our talented artists featured in our current Spring ’12 issue.

 

Good Credit

Layer paint onto the pages and roughly blend with a paintbrush. Use an old credit card to scrape over areas and to move the paint around.

Linda Fazzary

 

Back, Back, Back it Up

To create the background, cut vintage book pages and scanned letters into squares and adhere to the board with matte gel.

Michelle DeFillipo

 

You Tell the Story

Select a phrase or sentence from your vintage book pages that suggests the story, theme, or message behind your composition, and apply with matte medium.

Ivette Newport

 

Just My Type

Using a typewriter, type a title onto a scrap of muslin. Adhere the title over the lower front of the photograph with a light coat of soft gel medium.

Rebecca Sower

 

Observe and Combine

The beauty of abstract art is that you can do whatever appeals to you. I challenge you to look around your workspace and observe what you have laying around and see what kind of things you can combine to make your own piece of art.

Ruth Rae

 

Find Your Medium

I love that [the acrylic paint] dried quickly and is made from plastic and is so durable that you can layer it, sand it, and start over repeatedly! Sometimes I go back into paintings from years ago to freshen them up a bit or completely rework them.

Mati Rose McDonough

Find these artists’ projects and more inside of the Spring ’12 issue of Somerset Apprentice, and get to work on learning a new skill or two! Send us a photo showing off your new trade at blog@stampington.com.

 

Top photo: Priscilla Jones, Autumn ’12 (available September 1st)

Bottom photo: Hanne Matthiesen, Spring ’11