Mixed – a Cromeola Class

Create your own magical fantasy collage work using layered mixed media techniques. 

This class is designed to help you investigate and manage a collection of jumping off points to give your imagination a kick start into the wonderful fantasy world of mixed media collage.

Discover how to arrange paper elements, layer multiple creative techniques, and add texture with mark making to create beautiful and unique results for your art.

Class Lessons

Module  1

Introduction to me, my process, what inspires my spark. We will spend time looking, observing and talking about and finding inspiration

lessons 

• inspiration
• class description
• additional course info

Module 2

Preparation is the key to success!

lessons

• supplies
• color palate – mood sheet
• concept of elements

Module 3 

Trying out techniques

lessons

• mark making
• pick a muse
• develop interesting character traits
• balance color instinctively -symmetry
• arranging elements

Module 4

Let’s Get Messy!

lessons

• mono printing 
• adding color
• paper party
• rolling with mistakes
• magic is in the details

Module 5

Masterpiece Theater 

Lessons

• tying it all together 
• simple embroidery
• ending notes

Please note that even though there is a supply list presented here with specific brands, etc. you are by no means obligated to purchase or use the brands I use. I am a huge proponent of using what you have and making the best of it!!

No need to worry about supplies, I have dedicated an entire video in the class structure explaining and reviewing  supplies.

Please review the list below to collect supplies before the class starts if that works better for you!

Supply List 

• Paper – a mixed media paper heavy enough to handle both dry/wet media ideas  HERE
• pencils – assortment for drawing/sketching
• Pens- I like roller ball and also a dip pen/with ink
• Paint Brushes – assorted ( the brushes you like to use)
• Assorted paints such as , watercolor, acrylic, or gouache
• Assorted papers for collage such as colored tissue paper, collected bits of found paper , etc.
• A fluid collage medium such as mod podge or a transparent matte medium ( fluid) , I like this one HERE
• Freezer Paper
• Oil Paint Pigment stick ( Black) I like R&F pigment sticks  – find them HERE 
• Any stamps or stencils you like to use for applying texture
• Access to computer /printer

OPTIONAL

• One large embroidery needle /vibrant embroidery floss ( one or two colors)

Getting Ready for the class

• Gather a collection of colored tissue paper and other bits of paper 
• Gather images of human faces that speak to you
• Spend time looking at your world and understanding the different small things make you happy 

• Class Opens June 19th 2021

• Pre-Sale Price $45 

• This is a self-paced online learning environment

• There will be a special share hashtag  #cromeolamixed to share your work and win prizes on social media 
• Access to this class is indefinite 
• Classes are not downloadable but can be watched anytime night or day
• Thank you for joining in on the fun!