For my Color Theory final painting, I decided to create a self portrait. I wanted to create texture and layer my paints to obtain a vibrant background that would make this painting pop. I am really happy with how it turned out ;-) It was a fun process and I really enjoyed creating my painting.
Here are the steps I took. First I Gessod my 18 x 24 inch stretched canvas. Then I applied strips of scrap paper to the entire surface using Modge Podge.
After it dried, I applied Moulding Paste and used drywall tape to leave a weave impression. I let this dry for a couple of hours before I applied my first layers of paint. I then started to apply my paint diluting it with lots of water to obtain a "wash" of color. I had a heat gun near by to help dry areas a bit faster.
I drew my images using a dark pencil. Then I applied Gesso to those areas and redrew my lines adding details.
The entire process took about 3 days. I'll be turning this in tomorrow. Now I have one more storyboard drawing to finish tonight...phew!!!
Guess who kept me company the entire time? My two sweet Mini Dachsunds, Peanut and Dottie ;-)
Hope you enjoy these process pics. I may even create a step by step tutorial down the road ;-)
Hugs, Maria
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