Donna's Art Part: Monday October 13th

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Monday October 13th

I hope this will give those of you that work a little breather. At our last painting class, we discussed beginning class at 7:00 rather than 6:30. I think that will allow most of you the time you need to leave work, grab a bite, grab your project and supplies with a little less frantic pace. Our next class will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00. Looking forward to finishing these Halloween containers! The backgrounds are spectacular. Can't wait to paint!

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Tips

Mistakes
When you've made a mistake, spit on your paper towel is the handiest tool to remove it quickly.

Floated Color
Use the largest brush possible for the job. I tell my students all the time and they can quote me, "The corner of the brush is the same size on every brush."

Liner Work
Thin lines require that you do several things.
1. Use a quality liner brush, in excellent condition.
2. The consistency of your paint should be the consistency of ink.
3. The brush should be full of paint.
4. As you paint lines, move slowly, not fast, and hold your brush handle straight up in a vertical position.
5. Often people can't see-they think they can, but they really don't know if the point of the brush is making contact with the surface or not. Using an OptiVISORs or surgical loops can be used right over glasses. They are massive magnifying glasses that really make it possible to see the point of the brush making contact with the surface.

Taken from Quick and Easy Painting, April 2009, pp. 62-63.