In the last set of classes we have been learning how to Properly Use masking fluid. Apparently beginners can be overly reliant on masking fluid, which is one of the (many) things that make their paintings look like amateurish shams instead of the glorious masterpieces to which we all aspire. We did some exercises in masking fluid that were quite fun and then a painting of spring flowers.
The flowers and stems are masked off, then the background painted, then remove the masking and do the shadow on the flowers and the detail of the leaves and stems. There is salt on this as well, for the little star burst flowers.
For homework I did another one in different colours and slightly different shapes. There are a lot of blotches, missed bits, scrappy bits and general errors in both of them, but the possibilities are intriguing.
These look fantastic to me. You're very clever!
ReplyDeleteHow d you put the fluid on? With a paint brush? Can you see it?
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