Tag Archives: mixed media

Just Published! “The Enigmatic Tarot”

Posted on September 16, 2013 by LM

The Enigmatic Tarot is a set of 22 Major Arcana cards that I designed with vintage postcards, photos and ephemera in my collection. I also used a few vintage images in the public domain that I altered. To see more, … Continue reading →

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Meet artist Brabant Lenting!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by LM

I wanted to introduce you to my friend and fellow artist, Brabant Lenting. He is a fabulous painter that I met a few years ago through Paul Henry’s Art Gallery in Hammond, Indiana. Brabant paints gorgeous abstract pieces using various … Continue reading →

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Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists

Posted on September 5, 2013 by LM

One of my favorite books in my collection of mixed media art is “Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed Media Artists” by Ann Baldwin. I bought this book two years ago, and am still enthralled with all of the creative ideas … Continue reading →

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GIVEAWAY! – Two Vintage Digital Collage Sheets!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by LM

I am excited to do my FIRST GIVEAWAY! I love collecting vintage photos and postcards and digitally enhancing them. I have combined lots of gorgeous vintage pics into two collage sheets that will be given away to one winner!! Here … Continue reading →

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Vintage ATCs

Posted on September 4, 2013 by LM

Since I love collage and vintage photos, I designed several ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) with some left over paper and gold embossing powder. If you enjoy making and trading ATCs or like doing swaps, check out http://www.swap-bot.com It is a … Continue reading →

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It’s More Than a Dream -Art Journal Page

Posted on August 30, 2013 by LM

Another art journal page I created today.

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Life is About Moments – Art Journal Page

Posted on August 30, 2013 by LM

I started filling up the black art journal I recently made. Here is the first page in my book. Just these few words speak volumes…

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Another Handmade Art Journal

Posted on August 28, 2013 by LM

I just finished making an art journal using the color diffusing paper that I designed the other day.

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MACABRE ART MAGAZINE Issue No. 2 – Just Released!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by LM

HOT OFF THE PRESS!! – Issue No. 2 of Macabre Art Magazine, featuring the art and photography by: Christopher Rehner, Marc Henderson, Nick Biancardi, Robert Willmore, Todd Petersen, Carol Estes, Caitlyn Shea, Lora Mercado and Diego Marcial Rios. Click below … Continue reading →

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Angel of the Past

Posted on December 6, 2012 by LM

This is a photo I took of an old angel headstone in a historic cemetery in Illinois. I altered it to give a sense of calm and peace. Angel of the Past – 11×14 Metallic Print – $27.00 Other sizes … Continue reading →