CollectedCon 2024 Live Painting

Mixed media tends to refer to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. 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 are used it is equally important to choose a sturdy foundation upon which the different layers are imposed. Many interesting effects can be achieved by using mixed media. Often, found objects are used in conjunction with traditional artist media, such as paints and graphite, to express a meaning in the everyday life. In this manner, many different elements of art become more flexible than with traditional artist media. Candie Bolton is a self-taught California-based artist known for her colorful artwork inspired by traditional and modern Japanese culture. Candie's professional career began with graphic design at a Hot Rod shop, where she was introduced to the world of lowbrow art. This eventually led her to venture into the toy scene, where she started airbrushing and producing vinyl toys in 2013..