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And Still More Music in the Studio. Yowza!

The fascinating responses just kept coming in, so here’s one last post about the music in our studios. You’ll have enough suggestions for lots of exploration.

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Music in The Studio, Part II: Pandora

Here are more examples of what other artists all over the world are listening to while they work.

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Music In the Studio

Silence? The sound of water and birdsong? Heavy metal? Classical piano? What do you listen to in the studio? Whatever it is, you might like to check out some of what other artists have on their studio speakers.

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Underpainting Loosely for Bold Paintings

A guest post by Annie O’Brien Gonzales The following intuitive technique shows how underpainting loosely sets the stage for bold paintings. In my expressive painting workshops I am frequently asked how to stay “loose” when painting. To stay loose you …

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Create a Cozy Neighborhood Collage

A guest post by Maria Greene. In this tutorial, I share with you a process you can use to create a cozy neighborhood collage. I enjoy mixing various styles and techniques together to explore an unexpected outcome. I love the …

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Inside Incite: Birds in Art

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*A guest post by Jenny Moed-Korpela. I am always on the lookout for the perfect background for my birds, and mixing different mediums is a great way to experiment and find that special “thing” or atmosphere that speaks to me. …

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Editor Profile: Brittany VanSnepson

About the Editor: Brittany VanSnepson joined Create Mixed Media and F+W Media’s Fine Art Community in April 2013 as an Associate Content Developer (Editor). She has a Bachelors with a double major in English Writing and Communications, with an emphasis …

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What’s Your Doodle? Self Discovery Series

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The process to self-discovery takes a lot of courage, not only to face new adventures but to meditate on the paths you’ve already taken. So, pick one or two simple images that speak to the heart of you and all …

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Creative Kickstart: Spark Your Creative Fire

*A guest post by Art Journal Kickstarter artist Jessica Sporn. Do you ever sit down to create, but find you’re stuck? When I don’t have a clear project or idea in mind, I need to get my hands working and …

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Explore Mixed Media Collage Week 2

Have you had a chance to enjoy this new art journaling video series with artist Kristen Robinson? Using her new book, Explore Mixed Media Collage, that she co-authored with Ruth Rae as inspiration Kristen creates new art journal pages using …

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