HOLIDAY CONTEST - GIVEAWAY - FREEBIE

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
A talented follower has won the ornaments pictured below.


The house at left is collaged on both sides! Shiny gold on the metal one.

Use the comments section under this post to write a brief paragraph about what the holiday season means to you. Do use heartfelt, original, one-of-a-kind thoughts.
Sincere thanks to my wonderful followers.

GIVEAWAY - BRAND NEW ART BOOK!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
It's easy to win this freebie!

The rules for the contest are simple. Just follow this blog and leave a comment below this post. A winner will be selected randomly and announced
at my very next post. Vivian Miller!

(Winner must then privately email me with his
 or her US postal address.)

(This book has only been used once for review purposes!)

Excellent with acrylics mixing, too.

 

THANKS FOR FOLLOWING THIS ART BLOG!

A FRIGHTFULLY FUN PROJECT

 

"Boos and ghouls" (boys and girls) of all ages enjoy this Halloween activity for kids,

Frightfully clever!

...it's so easy it's scary. Create "bootiful" kaleidoscopes!
Note: If you would rather engage in a less, um, spirited project, use autumnal motifs such as gourds, apples, pears, wheat, and (of course) fall leaves. 


No trick...it's a treat!



Add this to your bag of tricks!

First, gather assorted colors of bright art paper or construction paper in orange, brown, tan, yellow, red, gold, and yes, even gray, white and black.

1. Cut the paper into 6" and 9" squares, enough for at least three or four pieces in different colors for each kaleidoscope.
2. Fold a 6" piece twice, down to a 3" square. Draw a shape on it so big that it "touches" the sides of the square. (The "hinges" on the folded sides will hold the shape together later.) Bones, spiders, skulls, witches, ghosts, black cats, bats, and jack-o-lanterns are motifs that might not be allowed in some homes or schools, but other little goblins usually love them. 
3. Scissors will do for the young artist to cut around the shape, leaving the folds uncut. If the artists are mature enough to handle craft knives properly, they should also cut openings within the shapes to add interest: eyes, mouths, and other open-work. Because the square stays folded, the cutter must press hard to go through all the layers. Use an old magazine or a thick pad of newspapers underneath, of course.
4. When the cut paper is opened up, it looks very different! Now do two or three others, in other colors and shapes. Then try them overlapped behind or in front of the first.
5. Finally, as a background, use a solid (uncut) 9" square or larger of yet another color. Plan first and glue later, rotating the pieces and trying different layer combos to achieve the most pleasing arrangement.

FREEBIES ! CONTEST FOR FOLLOWERS! BLOG CANDY!

NOTE: CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
This giveaway features not one, not two, but THREE prizes, one each for three lucky winners.

All you have to do is follow this blog
and leave a brief comment at this post.

Win this freebie!

 

First up, a Powerpoint presentation on disk called "Using Acrylic Paint."  (The artist is extremely talented.)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another prize, another Powerpoint on disk,

"Drawing with Pencil."   It's all about

creating realistic drawings.

     

Or snag this prize!

Finally, a CD-ROM with 8 projectable art posters,

perfect for the visual art educator!

It includes the principles of design and is a great learning tool.

Project or print out these principles.

These are brand new, used only once for review purposes. The names of the three winners will be announced at the next post for Mixed Media Manic. If you participate, be aware that I will need your USPS mailing address (privately). In-country only, please. 

THANKS!

 







GIVEAWAY BOOTY YOU CAN USE!

Note: This contest is now closed.

Simply leave a comment below this post for a chance to win a brand new 2015 picture calendar.

(If you try to be as prepared as I do, you'll be glad to have it this early.  Or give it as a gift at the holidays!)

I require the winner's contact info to mail the prize!

Watch this blog for the name of the winner at the next post. 





Thanks for following this blog!

BLOG CANDY! FREEBIE! GIVEAWAY!

This contest is my way of thanking those

dear hearts who follow this blog.

 

It's easy to qualify for chance to win a copy of my book, Creating Decorative Paper. It's all about transforming ordinary papers into colorful, creative, and unique art materials!

Hundreds of instructions for great art projects!



 

SIMPLE CONTEST RULES:

• Be a follower of Mixed Media Manic (and I'll love you forever)
• Leave a comment (just one will do it!) below this post. If you win, I must have a way of contacting you!
• A name will be selected in a fair and random drawing, and the winner will be notified in my next post right here at Mixed Media Manic.     

Thanks for your loyalty, and best wishes.
Paula
                       

CONTEST FOR MY FOLLOWERS! WIN FREE EPHEMERA TO USE IN COLLAGE - MIXED MEDIA

(Sorry, we now have our two winners.)

I WILL BE SENDING PACKETS OF INTERESTING IMAGES, TEXT, SHEET MUSIC, ETC. TO NOT ONE BUT TWO OF YOU WHO FOLLOW THIS BLOG!

 

SIMPLY BE THE FIRST TWO TO LEAVE COMMENTS BELOW THIS POST SAYING YOU WANT THESE PAPERS. SOME ARE AGED AND YELLOWED, OTHERS ARE PICTURES I'VE SAVED OR OTHER, MISCELLANEOUS "STUFF" YOU MIGHT LIKE.

 

(I've just collected so much good material that
I don't have any more room.)

 

All I ask is that you send me (privately is fine) your mailing address. Anyone who is too late for this giveaway, please stay tuned for other freebies later on, and thanks so much for following this blog. I appreciate it.

It's my belief that sorting through a big pile of ephemera is a great way to gain some ideas!

 



STUCK FOR AN IDEA FOR A COMPOSITION? TRY AN ALPHASKETCH!

I used charcoal directly on canvas.

You wouldn't even need to make the letters appear dimensional, as above, if you chose to simply break up the space with a variety of shapes and sizes. Use some overlapping or, at the least, make some edges touch.
Of course you can erase some lines and add others to improve the composition as you wish. Then paint and/or collage to your heart's desire. (Wish I had the finished work to show you, but alas.)

Now for the giveaway! This freebie will go to one of my followers, selected in a fair and random drawing. Simply leave a comment below this post, with the understanding that I must be able to reach you if you win the art book shown.
When the contest is over, I will announce it here and the winner's name will appear in my next post. Good luck!


Brand new copy!

WINNER ANNOUNCED! (WATCH FOR ANOTHER FREEBIE ART MATERIALS CONTEST IN FUTURE.)

The lucky artist whose name was chosen at random to win the 6 art supplies is Sue Morris! 

I want to thank the others who participated, and encourage them to try again here for free paint products later, as I cull my huge collection.

Sue, please email me privately with your postal address so I can mail you the prizes!

CONTEST TO WIN THESE PAINT PRODUCTS!

ONLY MY FOLLOWERS CAN QUALIFY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 

THIS BLOG CANDY!

As many of you already know, I appreciate those faithful blog followers who stick with me, so I'm always looking for ways to thank them. This contest is meant for YOU!

(This contest is now closed.)

Just in time for making Christmas ornaments, holiday cards, or 
fun, glitzy artwork, this giveaway is for all 6 DecoArt 
products shown below: A Glamour Dust, three 
Twinkle Writers, and two glass stains!

These art materials are brand new, never opened!

RULES: Be a follower of this blog, and leave a comment below this post. 
In one week, one name will be selected in a fair and random drawing. I will attempt to contact the winner personally to obtain a mailing address, which will not be used for any other purpose than to send the package of the 6 art materials.

Contest ends midnight CST Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. 

Winner announced in my next post, Sat. Nov. 16.

GIVEAWAY - BLOG CANDY CONTEST - FREEBIE FOR A FOLLOWER!

(This contest is now closed, but there will be others!)
I appreciate my followers and want to reward such loyalty with an art book, brand new, to the one whose name is drawn at random when the contest ends.

This big, beautiful freebie is for a follower of this blog, so if you must sign up now to qualify, please do! It's my hope that you stay with me for future giveaways, too. 

This art book includes all the major paint media!

All the usual rules apply: Leave a comment below, at this post. If you win, you must privately send me your postal address within a reasonable time. I will not use the address for any purpose other than to send you the book. I will announce the winner's name in a future post, likely between March 30-April 1, 2013. Thanks in advance for participating!

Altered Art Assemblage ! & Contest Winner Announced!

Antebellum, 12 x 14"
Assemblage from recycled materials
by Paula Guhin

The construction above is made from an inverted hanging basket, tiny plastic birds that were painted, and, of course, doll parts. I know some viewers will find the mis-matched arms and my treatment of this piece to be gruesome, but I made it thusly because I like the contrasts. Please feel free to leave gentle comments without unkind thoughts. 

Announcing the Prize Winner of Last Week's Contest!

Daisukisan11 was the user name that was drawn at random from the comments that were left for this giveaway. If she is a follower of this blog, she is eligible for the freebie, a largish painting pictured last week. When she sends me her snail mail address, I will use the USPS to mail the artwork to her. Thanks to all who comment, and especially to my followers, whom I appreciate so very much.

ENTER NOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A GREAT PRIZE!

BE A FOLLOWER OF THIS BLOG AND LEAVE A

 COMMENT HERE! SIMPLE, RIGHT?

The names of those followers who do so will be placed into a random drawing for a free opportunity to win
this book, IMAGE ART WORKSHOP!



The book is packed with many gorgeous, inspiring pages on how to use spare photos, photocopies, and other images in your art.

This freebie offer expires on Saturday, April 9 so join in now!

The winner of this blog candy must, of course, contact me with his or her mailing address.

So watch this blog for the winner's name!

Draw a Cylinder and Add Form with Shading

Drawing a Cylinder

I'm including this simple little lesson, below,  for any art teachers or youngsters out there who might want it.

ENTER THIS CONTEST FOR A CHANCE AT A GREAT PRIZE!

Follow this blog and leave a comment below...that's all there is to it! The names of those followers who do so will be placed into a random drawing for a free opportunity to win

a fabulous, brand-new book,

The Complete Photo Guide to Creative Painting!



Just one page is shown, above, but the book is packed with many gorgeous, inspiring pages!

This freebie offer expires on Monday, February 28, 2011, so join in now!

Comments left at the previous announcement of this contest are already eligible.

The winner of this blog candy must, of course, contact me with his or her mailing address.

So watch this blog for the winner's name!

FREE COPY, BRAND-NEW BOOK, TO WINNER OF DRAWING! CONTEST OPEN TO FEB. 28

You must be a follower of this blog (it's my way of showing my appreciation).

  Just leave a comment below this posting, and you will be in the drawing!



The name of the blog candy winner will be selected at random and announced here on Monday, February 28, 2011.

The person whose name is drawn will need to send me their postal address so I can mail the freebie book to them, of course.

BLOG CANDY WINNER ANNOUNCED! The follower who won the freebie is...

DONNA! I will be contacting Donna via email and shipping the contest prize as soon as I have her mailing address. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who left comments. Follow this blog for another contest soon, and watch for fresh tutorials, too!

                         Below is an original photograph of mine that I found quite apropos for the upcoming holiday.

Another Valentine for my Followers! A Giveaway Contest

To say thanks to my present and (I hope) future followers, I am drawing a name from all

those followers who leave a comment here,

to receive the mixed media collage/painting shown below. I will mail the framed, signed work as soon as the winner (after Friday, Jan. 28)

emails me their postal address.

Remember, be a follower and you only need to comment once, with this posting, by late Friday of next week!

Paint, Press, and Peel! An Easy Technique to Make a Background.

Altering paper to create interesting backgrounds or collage papers is simple and inexpensive. Use an enhanced sheet as an element in a collage or as a ground on which to create a two-dimensional work of art. It can also serve as a mat: Place it between a sturdy support and a piece of artwork, or cut a window and place it on top.
Below you’ll find a tried ‘n’ true tutorial for creating a striking effect on paper.


1. Select vintage papers you don't value too much, scrap sheets, or even newspaper pages.


2. Paint acrylics randomly and heavily here and there onto one sheet of paper. Quickly mix and blend colors as desired, using whatever tool you wish. Leave some of the paint thicker in places.

3. While the paint is still wet, press the first piece of paper into it and lift. Instant texture!
4. Try smaller pieces of paper lifted in different directions to produce variety. Keep pressing and lifting more papers until the desired effects are no longer produced.

(Some of you will think my examples look just plain messy, and I would have to agree with you! However, I do plan to use them, changed, as elements in other artworks.)

Free to a Commenting Follower

Remember my freebie (previous post) to be given to a follower who leaves a comment? If you've already done so below, great! Your name is already in the hat. But if you haven't yet and still want a chance to win the blog candy (Romance, frame and all), please leave a comment here. The random drawing will take place Saturday, January 15. Winner announced then!

Contest...Freebie! Blog Candy for my Blog Followers!

This is my way of saying thanks to the kind people who follow my blog, and to encourage new ones, of course. Nothing for you to do except BE a follower! I will put all the screen names into an impartial drawing (my husband won't look, I promise) on the evening of December 26, and announce the winner here. Of course I will need the winner to email me his or her USPS (snail mail) address, to send out the prize, a framed artwork, shown below. This piece also appears on page 133 of the book, Image Art Workshop.
I will ship the artwork internationally if the winner is not from the U. S.