Listen closely...can you hear it? Can you hear the voices? Thoughts, insights, confessions from the creative community sharing ideas, trading secrets, venting frustrations; asking and answering questions such as, "What color rarely shows up in your work?" or "How do you express vulnerability in your art?" Or "What is one current trend that you wish would go away?" As artists, we are curious by nature and there is a longing to see inside the hearts and minds of artistic souls of our own kind. That is the beat of our lives - The Pulse of Mixed Media ! In this book - a complex survey of artists around the globe - there is much for you to discover: Visual Insights: Many questions are answered not only in words, but often through visual art, and include self-portraits from 31 spotlight artists such as Pam Carriker, Danny Gregory and Judy Wise. A diverse sampling of provocative questions: Over 100 artists share their thoughts on everything from color, media and tools, to emotions, secrets and self-revelations. Insightful sidebar statistics: Data from thousands of participants collected through polls on the author's blog reveal a remarkable analysis of the creative community at large. Indulge your inner voyeur and soak up some inspiration with The Pulse of Mixed Media today! "Given there are more than 100 artists included in The Pulse of Mixed Media , there is a wide variety of art to enjoy, with detailed captions that give readers further insight into the artists' work, inspiration, and thoughts. Take a look and be inspired." -- Barbara Delaney, Cloth Paper Scissors "This book is great - really good. There is a ton of great and original artwork shown. I've learned that people love getting to the heart of the artist. This book does it, and I'm certain that no one other than Seth could have delivered it in such a wonderful way." -- Christen Olivarez, Editor, Somerset Studio "Apter obtains an array of answers to in-depth questions that delve deep into the psyche of each of his subjects. Coupled with beautiful color photographs of their work...Apter's psychology-based questioning leads to a comprehension of the artistic process rarely shared before now." -- Lee E. Cart, Shelf Awareness " The Pulse of Mixed Media is one of the most interesting and engaging books I've encountered in a long while. Seth Apter dives deep into the waters of mixed media to ask intriguing questions to 100 artists who are passionate about making mixed media art. Bravo...for authoring a truly delightful book. " -- Jenny Doh, crescendoh.com "A new book is in town and it's one of the best books on the relationship of the artist and his/her work I've put my hands on in a good long while." -- Stephanie Lee, author of Plaster Studio Seth Apter is a mixed-media artist, author and instructor in New York City. His artwork has been exhibited widely in the United States and Canada and published in numerous websites, independent zines, books and magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Artful Blogging, Somerset Studio, and CPS Studios. He is very active in the creative community, and the voice behind The Altered Page , a visual journal of his own artwork, photography and collaborative projects, as well as a showcase for artists he admires and his creative experiences in NYC. His first book, The Pulse of Mixed Media: Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed , was released by North Light Books in March 2012. He can also be found on two mixed media workshop DVDs, released in June 2012 by North Light Media and is currently working on his second book, due to be released in December 2013.