Mixed Emulsions: Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery

by Angela Cartwright

Over 25 unique effects illustrated with process photos, finished examples, and variations. Mixed Emulsions is a follow up to Karen Michel's book, The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery . Mixed Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery takes a slightly different tact, bringing traditional and digital photography front and center, showing the many ways that photographic imagery can be manipulated, not electronically, but using various art materials and techniques. The chapters explore ways to add color (paints, oil sticks, watercolors, inks), ways to add texture (embossing powders, gessos, pastes, wax), and special effects (printing on unusual substrates, imprinting, photo mosaics, using tissue, fabric, cardboard). Altered art continues to grow as an area of interest for many kinds of crafters.

Genres: Art, Photography, Nonfiction, Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

About the author

Well-known for her youthful roles in The Sound of Music and Lost in Space , Ms. Cartwright is now a mixed-media artist.

Reviews

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. One of those books that you keep on your bookshelf and turn to for inspiration.

[Sarah Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this talks about photographs this is a great book for any new mixed media artist (or those thinking about picking it up) to look through as it describes, gives examples and ideas on how to use various materials to create different designs often using photos both 35mm and digital printouts on inkjet and laser printers based on the technique. I got a lot of information from this book that will help me in my new mixed media adventures.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would get as a reference for artistic photography.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent explanations of techniques.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you still use film & developed photos, this is a great book.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this book for while. It is brilliant and highly recommended for any photographer or digital artist.

[Jo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good (if brief) explanations of techniques but I don't really like the art in it.