Amazing Contemporary Art Created Using Leftover House Paint
These colorful abstract paintings are created using leftover house paint that I rescue from recycling centers. I have developed some interesting techniques for working with the paint including pouring, pulling, pressing and dripping it onto canvas. While the paint is wet, I often use tools, washes of water, or my fingers to create imagery. The paint dries slowly, and in the process of drying, serendipitous things sometimes occur, such as bubbles that pop to reveal another color below. My eco-friendly paintings create a unique focal point for contemporary interiors, and the green materials complement sustainable design. You can see a video on the home page of my website where I show how this particular painting process is done: http://tondro.com
"Azure," 24 x 12 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Fall," 24 x 12 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Enchantment," 24 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Golden Summer," 18 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Indian Summer," 24 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Lift Off," 18 x 18 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Orchids 2," 24 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Transition Into Fall," 24 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
"Spring," 40 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas
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Dear Author, I saw your art demonstration on youtube and I was inspired to have a go myself. Makes sense to press the substrate onto the medium.
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Nice work, Bill! It's fun and addictive, isn't it? Thanks for posting the pics.
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These are gorgeous.
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Love "Azure"! Would you think kids could do a project with recycled paint? Would be messy but I know they would LOVE it!
Do you dilute the paint and what with.