Course Description

Mixed media is a fun and fascinating art form that uses a variety of art materials, mediums, and techniques, including paint, paper, and stencils, to create a layered effect. Let your creativity go wild in this class suitable for all levels of artists. Learn how to develop a base layer and then how to apply paint, stencils, stamps, and a focal point to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Mixed Media Art Teacher and Designer

Shemi Dixon

Shemi Dixon is a woman of many interests: a mixed media artist, scrapbooker and art journaler who loves new challenges, experiments and developing new techniques and skills. Shemi found mixed-media in 2011 when was totally addicted. Her projects are mostly media-based: she makes paper and canvas layouts, collages and altered art, tags, journal pages – and much more. Shemi believes in the power of free spirited and artistic expression. Freedom, embracing creativity and being true to your inner voice is her main source of inspiration and creative energy. Shemi sells her artwork  at local craft shows throughout Colorado .Shemi owns a successful online craft business and creates weekly tutorials for over 18,000 subscribers on YouTube. See Shemi’s work on her YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCevxBFazIzvpJK_TmP8Fmmw.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome and Supplies List

  • 2

    Collage

    • Collage
  • 3

    Painting

    • Selecting Colors

    • Applying paint

    • Warm and Cool Backgrounds
  • 4

    Stenciling

    • Tips For Stenciling

    • Add Stenciling

  • 5

    Stamping

    • Stamping

  • 6

    Add More Details

    • Final Details

  • 7

    Masking and Glazing

    • Masking and Glazing

  • 8

    Outline and Adding Details

    • Outlining Your Image
  • 9

    Finishing Touches

    • finishing touches
  • 10

    Bonus Video

    • Another Mixed Media Canvas