Creative Abstract Mixed MediaCreative Abstract Mixed Media

"Create abstract mixed media art using easy techniques and a variety of fun art materials. Discover tips and tricks to create your own vibrant art, letting the watercolor flow to form the composition and inspire mixed media embellishment. Through a variety of projects, you'll learn to use color, texture, and contrast to create stunning abstract art. Learn to create stunning abstract and stylized art using easy techniques and an intriguing variety of art materials including watercolor, inks, glazes, foils, stamps and more! In this highly anticipated follow-up to her bestselling book Creative Abstract Watercolor, artist and art tutor Kate Rebecca Leach continues the journey of discovery into her joyful art style, introducing a wide range of exciting materials alongside watercolors to create mixed media art. Get creative: Kate's unique approach allows you to have fun, be present and play with colour, shape, texture and materials to your heart's content, without worrying about accuracy or detail. Try new things: Start experimenting with a host of techniques including collage, printing, metallics, salt, alcohol, crackle glaze, and even adding simple embroidered accents to your work. Improve your skills: Follow Kate's expert guidance and helpful tips and tricks help you to build your repertoire of techniques and start creating art you love. Go with the flow: Relax into the process, letting the natural watercolor puddle and pool to help form your compositions, then add mixed media embellishments to take it to the next level. Find your tribe: Join Kate's rapidly growing Instagram community of over 180,000 passionate followers (@essoldodesign) and connect with likeminded artists all over the world. Packed with information and inspiring images, this beautiful book will take your work to new creative heights and allow you to try something new, exciting and most of all fun!" --
The book teaches easy techniques for creating abstract mixed-media art using watercolor, inks, glazes, foils, stamps, and other materials. It emphasizes playful exploration of color, texture, and contrast, encouraging readers to let watercolor flow naturally and then enhance compositions with mixed-media elements. Through step-by-step projects, it introduces methods such as collage, printing, metallic effects, salt, alcohol, crackle glaze, and simple embroidery. As a follow-up to Creative Abstract Watercolor, the book expands on Kate Rebecca Leach's expressive style, offering guidance, tips, and inspiration to help artists build skills and experiment freely. It also highlights her large online community as a space for connection and creative growth.