Mixed Media

Mixed Media, in visual art, refers to an art work in the making of which more than one medium has been employed.  For example a work on canvas that combines paint, ink and collage could properly be called a mixed media work. When creating a painted or photographed work using mixed media it is important to choose the layers carefully and allow enough drying time between the layers to ensure the final work will have integrity. If many different media will be used it is equally important to choose a sturdy foundation upon which the different layers are imposed.