Make an Abstract Painting
by
Lynn @ Nourish and Nestle
(IC: blogger)
4 Materials
Even if you don’t have much experience in painting, I am confident that you can make art. You can easily Make an Abstract Painting, which is a great place to start…there is no right or wrong…it’s just what YOU like.
I have a penchant for creating art when I see the need to fill a need on my walls. Over the years, Terry and I have accumulated the art of several artists we admire; however, there has always been a gap in my desire for art for our walls and the funds I have to spend on that art. It’s that whole ‘buy a painting?’ or ‘feed my kids?’ contemplation. As a way to fill that gap, I began creating my own art.
I have a penchant for creating art when I see the need to fill a need on my walls. Over the years, Terry and I have accumulated the art of several artists we admire; however, there has always been a gap in my desire for art for our walls and the funds I have to spend on that art. It’s that whole ‘buy a painting?’ or ‘feed my kids?’ contemplation. As a way to fill that gap, I began creating my own art.
What you Need to Make an Abstract Painting:
The ultramarine right out of the tube was a little too bright blue, so I mixed it with about an equal amount of black to get the dark blue.
I painted that dark blue on most of the canvas above where I would put the gold. I used a putty knife and a palette knife, making it thick in some areas and thinner in other area.
Once the blue was almost dry, I removed the mesh. It pulled right off.
After a half hour, I laid on the gold leaf and went back over the brighter blue with my dark black blue. I also laid down a little white
Then I went back in while the paints were just a wee bit wet and moved them around with a dry brush, making the white more subdued. Wipe your brush on a rag or paper towel often to keep it clean.
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Published September 7th, 2016 8:15 PM
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