The Resourceful Artist: Exploring Mixed Media and Collage Techniques

by Victor Escandell

An exploratory, artistic activity guide based around the infinite possibilities and techniques of collage and mixed media. Through ten different works produced using a wide variety of procedures, the book analyzes the process of creation step by step and offers a list of necessary tools, tips, ideas, and solutions for materials, supports, and finishes. This is a book for art enthusiasts and design professionals who love to experiment with new paths. A special section is devoted to reproduction techniques of finished works by creating small, domestic photographic sets with easy-to-make special lighting effects. Victor Escandell is a well-known book, journal, and publicity illustrator.

Genres: Art

120 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2017

About the author

Renowned illustrator Victor Escandell was born in Ibiza and graduated in Graphic Design from the prestigious Massana School of Barcelona. He has worked for companies such as MacCann-Erickson, TBWA, Bassat & Ogilvy and most of the Spanish national newspapers. In 2007 his work was selected for the exhibition of Catalan illustrators at Frankfurt Book Fair. He is the author of A Wonderful World of Animals, Dinosaurs and Sweet Monsters of the World.

Reviews

[Am Y · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a walkthrough for each of the author's various art projects (most being commissioned commercial works). He has a distinctive style that not everyone may like or aspire to copy. Not particularly inspirational or helpful, and most projects involve a huge amount of time and effort.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't work in this style, but I can adapt some techniques.