Latte Art: Caffeine Addicts (Mixed Media Art by Merrill Kazanjian)

My Website- http://merrillk.com

Title of Artwork: Caffeine Junkie Coffee People

Art Supplies Used: Prisma Markers and Color Pencils + Oil Paint + Photoshop

Art Process: It was made with a variety of media; both traditional and digital (tradigital). I started out with pencil and sharpie markers, to set deep base tones that will be seen after several layers are added. Next, I used illustration markers as a quick means of adding the first layer of color. Next, I used color pencils to create a layer of translucent, blended color. The color pencils also serve as a ground for the oil paint layer (which is next). I use oil paint because it is so versatile, it can be applied thin or thick and it is easy to mix a range of colors- which is important when you are mixing flesh tones. I finish the artwork with oil pastels and color pencils. Then I scan it, cut it out on photoshop and juxtapose my two characters over a digital photo. Please comment, rate and subscribe if you wish! I try to answer all of my comments!

-Merrill Kazanjian (kazanjianm)