The Artist Unique

CONTENT

Introduction

Section One

The Artist’s Toolbox

Something to Make Your Mark With
Worksheet: What’s on YOUR Palette?
Texture Makers
Something to Make Your Mark On
Other Creative Paraphernalia

Section Two

Discovering Technique

Signature Artist: Leah Piken Kolidas

• Technique: Draw With Your Eyes Closed
• Technique: Develop an Ink Blot

Worksheet: Master Word List
Signature Artist: Lynne Hoppe

• Technique: Draw With Your Nondominant Hand

Signature Artist: Shari Beaubien

• Technique: Texturize a Background With Gesso and Gel Medium
• Technique: Transfer an Image With Gel Medium

Signature Artist: Jessica Swift

• Technique: Print With Hand Carved Blocks

Signature Artist: Bridgette Guerzon Mills

• Technique: Transfer an Image Onto Wax
• Technique: Seal and Embellish With Wax

Signature Artist: Karin Bartimole

• Technique: Reveal Layers With Rubbing Alcohol
• Technique: Lay It On Thick With Spackle

Signature Artist: Carmen Torbus

• Technique: Create a Crackled Appearance
• Technique: Try Out Various Backgrounds

Signature Artist: Mystele Kirkeeng
Signature Artist: Manon Doyle

• Technique: Use Molding Paste With Texture Tools

Signature Artist: Christine Mason Miller
Signature Artist: Roben-Marie Smith

• Technique: Collage

Signature Artist: Mary Ann Wakeley
Signature Artist: Julie Prichard

• Technique: Work With Artist’s Crayons

Signature Artist: Jenn McGlon

• Technique: Play With Polymer Clay

Signature Artist: Aimee Dolich

• Technique: Hand Lettering

Section Three

Defining Your Style

Putting Yourself Into Your Art
Worksheet: Skill Inventory
Facing Your Fears
Embracing Imperfection
Silencing Your Inner Critic
Signature Artist: Rowena Murillo

Conclusion
Meet the Artists
About the Author
Resources and Further Inspiration Index