Canvas Remix: Techniques For Creating Mixed-Media Accessories [Paperback]

Alisa Burke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 8, 2008

Looking to add a little bit of sophistication to your projects? Take your mixed-media art to the next level with Canvas Remix. In this funky yet whimsical book, Alisa Burke shows you how to work with canvas in ways that go beyond the stretcher bar. Create a tote bag, placemat or even beads for jewelry by using any of the forty-five techniques that Alisa demonstrates. Whether it's collage art or urban graffiti that fits your style, Canvas Remix has it covered.

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About the Author

A graduate of Portland State University, Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed-media artist who teaches workshops at her university, local high schools and art venues in Southern California. Her artwork has been featured in a number of publications including Stampington's Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly and the University of San Diego Magazine. Alisa recently appeared as a guest on the DIY show Craft Lab and has shown her work at several Southern California galleries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (July 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600610757
• ISBN-13: 978-1600610752
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners, June 27, 2008

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Julie Ann "Jewelry Designer/Avid Gardener" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canvas Remix: Techniques For Creating Mixed-Media Accessories (Paperback)

I recieved this book yesterday, and found a fountain of good information. Author Alisa Burke starts the book with definitions of tools and supplies, then on to stretching and priming canvas. (Most if not all projects are unstretched) There are 38 pages of techniques, with color photos for the steps, along with some helpful hints called "in the mix."

Most of the projects are beautiful, fun, and useful. There are several I want to try right away, including the tote, pouch, canvas beads, and i-Pod case. This book fullfilled my need of the basics of working with canvas, stretched, or unstretched. After learning the basics, you can easily craft whatever you want.

I would have given this book five stars, but I think some of the techniques could have been done more in depth. Otherwise I am glad I bought it, and it will get a lot of use.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Freedom finds a home!, August 4, 2008

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This review is from: Canvas Remix: Techniques For Creating Mixed-Media Accessories (Paperback)

Alisa Burke has finally produced a book which assumes that the reader is ready for some creative freedom, thus inspiring with ideas and techniques without the need for step by step, copy-cat instructions. This is not a book for those with no idea where to start - this is a book for those who are or wish to be creative and just need the inspiration to let it flow!!

Canvas Remix has given me the passion to pursue some ideas I wasn't sure I was ready to attempt, and to be comfortable with the results one way or another - no rules to say you cant try a project again! It's wild, its fun and it's free-thinking. Be ready to look inside yourself and let your creative diva out!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a fun book!, August 2, 2008

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Full of great ideas, very inspirational. Projects that you actually want to do....pieces of art you can really use, and stylish accessories I love wearing! Alisa is an inspiring artist with a positive attitude, a breath of fresh air.