10 Techniques for Painting Layers in Mixed Media

Join mixed-media artist Seth Apter to learn 10 exciting acrylic painting techniques for creating layers, including ombre, gesso resist, subtractive splatter, and more!

Seth Apter | Runtime (124 min)

Join artist Seth Apter in this video workshop to learn a series of mixed media layering techniques that add complexity, depth, dimension, and interest to your work! You’ll paint along with Seth, and student Amy Jones, layer by layer to create a series of works on paper that exemplify the creative possibilities inherent in mixed media.

Using gesso, paint, ink, stamps, stencils, and more, you’ll learn multiple approaches to creating compelling backgrounds perfect for all your mixed media work. You’ll also get a quick lesson on the properties of gesso and acrylic paint, as well as tips from Seth on how to mix and match layers for amazing results!

Layering techniques you’ll learn include:

  • Monoprinting
  • Textured Embossing
  • Stamp Effects
  • Translucent Layering
  • Ombre Effect
  • Blackout Effect
  • Splatter Techniques
  • Brayer Basics
  • Subtractive Techniques
  • Subtractive Splatter

With Seth’s guidance, you’re only one layer away from magic!

https://player.vimeo.com/video/652917456?h=cba48c0b9a&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479

A Seth Apter Creative Workshop: 10 Techniques for Painting Layers in Mixed Media MATERIALS Surface

  • Canson Canva-Paper (or watercolor paper)

Media

  • Liquitex white gesso
  • Liquitex black gesso
  • PaperArtsy Fresco Finish acrylics

Other Tools and Supplies

  • Paintbrushes (1/2" bristle brush; small brush size 1 or 2)
  • Toothbrush
  • Water container
  • Paint palette
  • Embossed wallpaper
  • Brayer
  • Assorted StencilGirl Products stencils
  • Assorted Impression Obsession rubber stamps
  • Ranger mini mister
  • Baby wipes
  • Paper towels (flat weave, no design)
  • Palette knife
  • Imagine Crafts StazOn Midi ink pads

Reviews


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  Anne  12/25/2018


  Teri  11/12/2018
i really enjoyed this course. Great convo between the two presenters and Seth has so many good ideas to incorporate into my own work. If there was anything i'd suggest, it would be to fix the lighting when showing their work. A lot of glare, and most of the techniques were not visible from the height the camera was at when viewing from above. A close sweep of the camera over the work might help.


  Dawn  8/25/2018


  Carol  7/4/2018


  Portia  6/8/2018


  Monica  3/24/2018


  Connie  11/6/2017
I liked this video but not as much as the previous one I watched... his collage techniques. But he is a great teacher.


  LeaAnn  10/9/2017


  Thomas  10/9/2017


  Suzanna  10/3/2017
More great learning!! Thanks.


  Linda  10/1/2017
I finally figured out how to leave a review! Thank you Seth for another great workshop ... you're one of my all-time favorite artists and teachers.


  Jacqueline  9/30/2017


  Anne Marie  9/24/2017



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