Mixed media sculpture is defined as any sculpture that is comprised of two or more materials, allowing the artist to combine different materials, colors, textures, and scales within one work of art. A large category of work within mixed media sculpture is found object art. These sculptures are created from undisguised, but often modified, items or materials that are not normally considered materials from which art is made, like bottle caps, toys, food containers, and old signs.

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Unlike some forms of paint that cannot be mixed together, many common media used on paper, like ink and graphite, can be combined to create one image. Some types of paint, like gouache and watercolor, can also be used and combined with other mediums on paper to create more distinct lines and layers within the image.

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