Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Patrick O'Boyle exhibits an abstract landscape using a vivid palette. "This painting is purely an abstract reference to places I have sketched on location," says Patrick. He paints with an acrylic wash establishing shapes, color & texture placement. Using collaged material creates interest and draws the viewer closer to the piece.
About the Artist
Patrick O'Boyle primarily paints in a studio, rarely using reference material other than his own thoughts and dreams. He always paints in a series of five - at the end of the fifth painting he revisits and reworks all of them until he feels they're complete. Using extra-long handles on his brushes, Patrick paints at a distance from the canvas so he can see the works evolve as a whole from the one color he starts with to the vibrant array at the end.
Words that describe this painting: abstract, landscape, bright, mixed media, collage, colorful, mark making, abstract, landscape, mixed media artwork, pink
Landscape Abstraction Collage...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1980s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Stainless Steel
1980s Pop Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment, Screen
Artist Comments
A conceptual collage mapping the intricate geometry of the desert landscape. Part of John's newest series of mixed media works meticulously hand cut from vint...
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Mixed Media
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Ink, Archival Paper, Pencil
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Paper, Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Fabric, Trimming
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Metal, Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf
1970s Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Canvas, Cord, Acrylic, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint
2010s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Archival Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel, Newsprint, Polymer
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Ink, Archival Paper, Pencil
Artist Comments
Circus Act is a mixed media painting on canvas. Various collaged papers were adhered to the canvas to create shape and form. Paint was applied layer after lay...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Acrylic Polymer, Glitter
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Oil, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Terri Bell creates abstract incorporation of low-key colors punctuated through a grid of dark grey and black. A series of squares and spheres connect and form dynamic textural structures. An intricate and bold geometric balance takes form. The composition retains a certain harmony despite the random nature of the application.
About the Artist
Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.
Words that describe this painting: grid, bold, intricate, subtle, squares, spheres, circles, detailed, linear, mixed media, abstract, neutral, abstract, mixed media artwork, beige
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Paper, Felt Pen, Stencil
2010s Conceptual Mixed Media
Metal
2010s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Oil, Acrylic
1990s Mixed Media
Color, Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Encaustic
Artist Comments
Artist Yelitza Diaz exhibits nude figures climbing minimalist geometric structures. She seeks to question the basic idea of minima...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Dada Mixed Media
Canvas, Cotton, Polymer
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Canvas
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Monotype
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Cotton, Polymer
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper
20th Century Post-War Mixed Media
Ink, Watercolor
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
1970s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Laminate, Paper, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Mixed Media
Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Mixed Media
Spray Paint, Acrylic
Artist Comments
This painting captures the moody atmosphere of a dimly lit bar, where patrons sit in quiet solitude, their forms rendered mostly in silhouette. The open doorw...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Glass, Neon Light
1990s Modern Mixed Media
Steel
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Wood, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Paper, Oil
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Wood, Acrylic, Cardboard
2010s Other Art Style Mixed Media
Silver, Copper
2010s Mixed Media
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This piece was inspired by a narrow alley in San Francisco's China town," says artist Terri Bell. Inspired by the vibrant colors and the crowded streets full...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Tape, Pencil, Stretcher Bars
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
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Mixed media is a type of art that sees artists using a range of materials or more than one medium. Find a range of mixed media paintings and other artworks for your space today on 1stDibs.
Mixed media is distinct from multimedia, which describes art involving electronic media, including video, computers and digital elements. Artists combine painting, drawing, photography and sculpture for mixed media art. Instead of sticking to one form, they aim to break boundaries and create unique pieces. Pop art is one of the vibrant periods for mixed media art, with Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg among its most fabled producers. Rauschenberg, like many mixed media artists, used found objects in his work, from cast-off furniture to newspapers.
Collage is one of the most well-known areas of mixed media. Artists use various types of paper, fabric, photographs and more to create one cohesive work. A type of collage is assemblage, which involves 3D objects.
While artists may use fabric in collage, it can be the very substance of the art itself. Fabric art makes extensive use of texture. Artists may paint or embroider on fabric to create layers of texture and color to evoke a specific feeling. They can also transfer photos onto fabric for innovative ways to display visuals.
Resin-based art has clean, sharp lines and a definitive shape. Resin is a liquid that hardens to a high-gloss surface and is used to seal wood, counters and floors. Resin can also seal artwork, and many artists tint it using pigment powder, ink, spray paint and other vivid materials. If water is added, the resin will turn milky instead of being completely transparent. It’s common for artists working in mixed media to use resin on nontraditional surfaces like glass, wood, metal and stone. This creates a shine that’s perfect to brighten a dull space in the home or office.
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