The Fruit Grudge

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. Bryan Lopez / B.A.L.D. is a self taught designer from the Central Valley of California. In 2009 Bryan stumbled into the world of designer toys, so taken by them he started "customizing" (painting and modifying) these toys. Finding a whole sub-culture community of other Artists who shared his passion; he went on to Co-found the Toy Forum / Artist Collective Custom Toy Union. With a customer base that spans the globe Bryan has found an audience for his unique characters and designs; he continues to have success in the toy community with wins in multiple Kidrobot contests and custom collaborations with Toy2R. Future plans are to expand his character world and to develop his own line of figures.