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Mixed Media Painting
Mixed media painting combines different painting (and drawing) materials and methods, rather than using only one in a painting. This collection of articles will help you explore mixed media painting.
Mixed Media: Painting with Wax Resist
The fact that oil or wax and water don't mix can be used when mixed media painting to mask out areas to retain the white of the paper or the color beneath, as well as to create interesting textures.
Figure Painting Using Wax Resist
This article sets out the steps in making the figure painting shown, which was created with pen, watercolor wash, and wax resist.
Sea Sand for Mixed Media Painting
If you clean sea sand before using in a mixed media painting, you're less likely to have problems later on.
Mixed Media: Charcoal and Graphite
Find out what to expect if you mix graphite and charcoal in a painting.
Watercolor Painting and Cross Stitch Technique Video Demonstration
Get working in mixed media with this combination cross stitch and watercolor painting technique, clearly demonstrated in this short video.