Blog Tour! Seth Apter's "The Pulse of Mixed Media..."

 

I'm honored to part of Seth's blog tour for his new book, The Pulse of Mixed Media: Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed.

Seth has a kind and generous artistic spirit, which shines through in this book. I love Seth's thoughtful approach to art-making. He asks questions, makes you think, helps you figure out the WHY and not just the HOW. Love that. That's what his book is...an exploration of the "why."

During his "Pulse" series that he runs on his blog, he had us take pictures of a collection from our studios. I decided to do my mangy brushes. They are bruised & battered, but oh how I love them!

Be sure to visit the other blogs in the tour...they are:

Seth's Blog, The Altered Page

April  2  Rice Freeman-Zachery

April  3  Stephanie Lee

April  4  Ali Edwards

April  5  Ro Bruhn

April  6  Roben-Marie Smith 

April  7  Nancy Lefko

April  8  Kelly Kilmer

April  9  Trudi Sissons

April 10 Melody Nunez

April 11 Dina Wakley {yay, you are here}

April 12 Stephanie Hilvitz

 

Seth asked us to answer 3 questions from the book...so here I go:

Do you enjoy working more intuitively or by carefully thinking through your process? I do everything intuitively. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. But when I begin a piece or an art journal page, it's all about play. I never have an end-result in mind. Ever. I put color down, play a bit...then I listen to the art and do what it wants me to do next. It sounds really new-agey and weird, and I am not very new-agey (but I probably am weird...heh). But this is how art works for me. I create and listen.

What is one current trend that you wish would go away?

You know, I don't get too bothered about trends. Trends fade eventually, and I don't let other people's art bug me. I try to appreciate it for what it is. I am guilty of using the some imagery over and over again...but I consider it a "motif" instead of a "rut." heh.

How has the Internet changed your artistic practice?

For me, the great thing about the internet is that it has opened up a world-wide artistic community. It's easier to find "your people" (i.e. people who "get it") with the internet. Of course, it has some bad things (copying and stealing, boo). But I love the sharing aspect of the internet, and how it links us all together.

 

Comments

[Marit]

The photo of the brushes make me smile - and yes, Seth has a way to bring people together and ask the 'right questions'. Loved reading your answers!

[Clare H]

Looks like a fabulous book, Amazon UK has it downloadable for kindle already! how cool

[Shirley]

Your comments about the effects of the internet on the world of artists are so true. It has certainly drawn me in with a new understanding of what is going on in the art world today. Thanks.
I love the photo of your brushes!

[kristin]

the book looks wonderful! i love your paintbrushes!! those look like they have just painted up a ton of fun!

[Michelle Webb]

You know Dina it's so true about the not thinking too much about what I'm creating, I just go with whatever I pick up more or less, and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't (that's usually when I overdo something!). The internet is a massive inspiration for me, I'm so pleased than it doesn't matter where you are in the world, we can be thousands of miles apart, and be just a click away from what someone had posted 5 minutes ago! Makes your arty friends not seem so far away. Michelle x

[Sarah Anderson]

LoVe the image of the brushes :)

[Melva Bates]

I have been folling your blog for sometime now, and also Seths. The book looks amazing. Your comments where right on the button. I think the internet has changed the way we approach art. I love it........

[Carol Weiler]

Love that Seth has introduced us to so many awesome artists, love your brushes- well loved and used, and love your Pinterest board-Art that inspires.

[Terrie -Creative Explorer]

I have followed you for a long time here and on flickr - just love your loose, light hearted use of color and paint. It's a surprise and pleasure to see you here on Seth's hop! I look forward to the many more beautiful things you do!

[elle]

This has been a great journey through the artistic blogland and I've learned so much. Your curlers are just so cute. They made me reach up to see if mine were dry. LOL

[Jo Murray]

Congrats for being in the book. Loved 'Creative Jumpstart'

[Heather]

So cool. I am excited to check out this book! I love your answers and your brush photo. So cool.

[Melody M. Nunez]

It's a pleasure to have found you through Seth's blog tour. (I'm just "above you" on the schedule - 4/10) Love your brushes, your artwork, and your playful spirit! :o)

[William Charlebois]

Your grungy brushes make a cool piece of art!

[Suzanne Bouchard]

What a cool picture this collection of well used brushes make!I love all of your work Dina and you are one of the artists I met because of internet and I thank the sky for that!

[Bleubeard and Elizabeth]

Gosh, I really love the brushes. They are arranged so well, too.

[Linda Freeman]

Your brushes look so colorful, well used and well loved!

[Darlene K Campbell]

HI, I've followed your work in my favorite magazines and I buy the mags I don't have subscriptions to if I see your work is in it. Love your video on Creative Jumpstarts/Warm ups. Your personality comes out in a such a positive-fun way in your video. I can only imagine you have a great time teaching your workshops. Hope to interact with you at one some day. Such a cool photo of your brushes. Congrats on being in the book.

[jill zaheer]

Great post of your fabulous brush photo! So glad to meet you on the continuing blog hop!