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Like A Kid Again: Layers Upon Lairs

Guest post by Mandy Russell Remember making forts as a child? The infamous indoor kind; involving sheets, blankets, pillows and a few couch cushions turned on their sides? This building design usually involved a piece of furniture as a key …

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Art and Paint, Layers and Life: Be Authentic

Don’t get caught up in trying to replicate the images you see in the classes you take. Sue Pelletier explains why it’s important to stay true to the images that are authentic and meaningful to YOU!

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Art and Paint, Layers and Life: Stringing Along the Words

Sue Pelletier shares the inspiration and technique behind a painting of red shoes and explains that the paint layers are actually layers of meaning and interpretation.

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Art and Paint, Layers and Life: Symbols in Art

In her first guest blog post, Sue Pelletier discusses symbols in art and why some of them show up so frequently in her art. It’s to do with painting what you know!

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Student Art from “Within the Layers” with Lisa Cyr

Students from Lisa Cyr’s winter Artist Network University class share the artwork they’ve created, along with tips they’ve learned about mixed-media art.

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Make a Collage: Repetition of Stamps from Art of Layers

The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock in where you are creatively, and in life. Try Ronda Palazzari’s Repetition of Stamps technique to create a collage for where you currently are, and what you’d like to do in the next year!

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Within the Layers: Mixed Media Art from Lisa Cyr’s Online Course

Students from Lisa Cyr’s recent Artist’s Network University course share some of their amazing mixed-media art and their thoughts about taking the class.

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Book Notes: Art of Layers

In this book notes post, Ricë Freeman-Zachery looks at Art of Layers by Ronda Palazzari. Ricë says that this is a great bridge book from scrapbooking to mixed media. If you are a scrapbooker, this book will show you how to use …

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Within the Layers: Inspirational Mixed-Media Techniques Course

Looking for new ways to transform your mixed media art projects? Artists Network University is offering a 4-week mixed media course with author and artist Lisa Cyr. It might be just what you’re looking for!

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Giveaway: “Art of Layers”

Toss your name in the hat for a chance to win a copy of “Art of Layers,” and get a peek inside to see what it’s all about.

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