NEW ONLINE MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP!

Within the Layers: Inspirational Mixed-Media Techniques This online workshop will investigate exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixed-media art. Throughout the workshop, exciting in-depth demonstrations will be shown, providing an extensive array of visually-stimulating possibilities for artists to explore. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques will be covered. For artists who are looking to push their work to the next level, this online workshop will be a valuable source for creative inspiration.


The workshop includes a digital download of the book Experimental Painting.

The Artists Network University

Workshop Begins: July 24, 2012, 4 weeks

Tuition: $149.99 US
Limited to 20 students!

The weekly projects are open ended so you can work on subject matter of your choice with me to guide you each week.

Register Now!  http://anu.register.fwmedia.com/Course?CourseId=3022-1

Sketchbook Confidential 2

My work will be featured in a new book called Sketchbook Confidential 2 (North Light Books). It is available now for pre-order on Amazon. Check out my figure/character study on the cover!

http://www.amazon.com/Sketchbook-Confidential-secret-worlds-artists/dp/1440316953

New Workshop in Mixed Media!

RISING SUN TOURISM will be hosting my weekend workshop in Mixed Media on June 23 and 24, 2012 (Saturday and Sunday) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Schroder Building
1360 Fairgrounds Road; Rising Sun, IN
Call 812.438.4933 or email Lisa Bowne at ocralisa@gmail.com
http://www.enjoyrisingsun.com/
Limited to 25 students

This highly visual, hands-on workshop will investigate exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixed-media art. Throughout the workshop, many exciting in-depth demonstrations will be shown, providing an extensive array of visually-stimulating possibilities for artists to explore. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques will be covered, including employing alternative working grounds, using custom tools, toning the painting surface in imaginative ways, creating a tactile ground, building the visual architecture and utilizing innovative mixed-media techniques to create intriguing effects. To assist artists in their own creative path, topics on nurturing the creative spirit, developing personal content through journalism, embracing a multidisciplinary mindset and creating message-driven art will also be discussed. For artists that are looking to push their work to a new level, this workshop will be a valuable resource and an ongoing source for creative inspiration. Art Revolution and Experimental Painting books will be available for purchase and signing!

Mixed-Media Weekend Workshop: The Art Students League of New York

EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING: INSPIRATIONAL APPROACHES IN
MIXED MEDIA with Lisa L. Cyr
This highly visual, hands-on workshop will investigate exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixed-media art. Throughout the workshop, many exciting in-depth demonstrations will be shown, providing an extensive array of visually-stimulating possibilities for artists to explore. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques will be covered, including employing alternative working grounds, using custom tools, toning the painting surface in imaginative ways, creating a tactile ground, building the visual architecture and utilizing innovative mixed-media techniques to create intriguing effects. To assist artists in their own creative path, topics on nurturing the creative spirit, developing personal content through journalism, embracing a multidisciplinary mindset and creating message-driven art will also be discussed. For artists that are looking to push their work to a new level, this workshop will be a valuable resource and an ongoing source for creative inspiration.

The Art Students League of New York
215 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212.247.4510

 April 28 to 29, 2012
10:00am to 4:30pm

http://www.theartstudentsleague.org/Workshops.aspx

Mixed Media Demo: Voyage to Michaelania

This three-part demo covers several mixed-media techniques, including texturing the working ground, employing ink transfers, transparent and opaque painting, monoprinting, creating multidimensional accents, using die-cut and debossed paper, infusing pattern and texture, employing a patina, dry brushing, sponging, sgraffito, spattering, custom debossing using a handmade stamp, altering hardware and adding a patina to vintage assemblage accents. Here is a link to my three-part video:
http://www.cyrstudio.com/demonstrations_voyage.html

Working in Mixed Media: An Exploratory Process

My latest video, "Working in Mixed Media: An Exploratory Process". This video discusses working in an exploratory mixed-media process, finding sources of inspiration, using altered, repurposed and custom tools for signature mark-making and utilizing alternative surfaces and materials. It also covers conceptual ideation and the development of personal content.

Printmaking with Ordinary Objects

If you look around, there is a new textural imprint just waiting to be explored! In my book Experimental Painting, I've used burlap, romaine lettuce leaves, sprigs, paper towels, plastic grocery bags, aluminum foil, bubble wrap, textured wallpaper, string and sponges just to name a few items. Almost any material can be used. You can employ them flat, crinkled, wadded-up or in combination to make interesting marks onto the surface of your work. Look around your surroundings to see what you can find! Here is a link to take a look inside my new book Experimental Painting:  http://www.amazon.com/Experimental-Painting-Inspirational-Approaches-Mixed/dp/144030811X/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1