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Technically, the term Mixed Media<\/strong><\/em> refers to any work using more than one medium, like an oil and acrylic painting. But the contemporary meaning has come to mean artwork that includes some form of collage.<\/p>\n

The Jackson’s Art Supplies Book Department<\/a> has a<\/p>\n

Mixed Media and Book Arts<\/strong> section<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These three books are particularly popular:<\/p>\n

\"Artists<\/a>
Artists Journals and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal Pages by Lynne Perrella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

–<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery: Mixed Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals and More by Karen Michel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

–<\/p>\n

\"Creative<\/a>
Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists: Experimental Techniques for Composition, Layering, Texture, Imagery, and Encaustic By Ann Baldwin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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