Mixed Media Color Studio - by Kellee Wynne Conrad (Paperback)

About the Book

Starting with a strong foundation in color theory and principles, Mixed Media Color Workshop shows you how to effortlessly create beautiful mixed-media art and make more effective and satisfying decisions each time you create, resulting in artwork you'll love.

Book Synopsis

Discover innovative painting and mixed-media art techniques the most inspired way possible: through rainbows of color!

In Mixed Media Color Studio, you'll learn color and design ideas that will boost your creative intuition. Based on Kellee Wynne Conrad's popular former online True Colors Art Program, the lessons include color explorations designed to strengthen skills and confidence.

You'll learn how to develop your own unique style using acrylic paint, pastels, graphite, ink, and more. See how to mix colors to make signature palettes and get inspired to try new, exciting combinations of colors, materials, and methods that will take your artwork and imagination further.

The imaginative projects include expert information on how to work with colors to evoke moods, emotions, and energy for dynamic landscapes, calming seascapes, vibrant abstract florals, layered architectural pieces, and much more. Discover easy techniques that add texture, details, and interest to your artwork.

As with the original True Colors program, guest artists contribute exciting artwork, creating an expanded artistic repertoire filled with fresh styles and ideas.

Mixed Media Color Studio also includes:

• How to create texture with a variety of mediums and tools
• Ideas for creating your own decorate collage papers using gel plate printing techniques
• Simple techniques for mixing compelling color palettes
• Tips for overcoming the fear of the blank page
• How to expand creativity and boost confidence by making art in an array of styles
• Easy ways to create pleasing compositions

Dive into this incredible world of color and allow your creativity to flow!

About the Author

Kellee Wynne Conrad is a fourth-generation artist who grew up with art as part of her daily life. She worked for many years in the design industry creating trade products, running workshops, and having her work published. One day, however, she had the overwhelming desire to return to her roots in fine art and painting and went full speed ahead with her art career. Kellee has been represented by national retailers, was selected for an international exhibit in New York City, won Signature membership with the International Society of Acrylic Painters, and has curated and juried exhibits for galleries and organizations in Maryland.

Her experience in bringing in new artists to galleries and running programs led her to build a business teaching global workshops and online art programs that use color as a foundation for learning mixed-media art techniques. Kellee's Virtual Art Summit features top guest artists, and she coaches emerging artists to build a career with their art. Kellee studied art and art history at Monterey Peninsula College and the University of Maryland. She lives near Baltimore, Maryland.