Friday, July 09, 2010

Playing with chemicals


Who says canvas's are for paint only? I learned by spilling alcohol (not the kind you drink) on acrylic paint, it does weird things. It takes some of the pigment out and when it dries, you can see the difference where the alcohol was because the color fades. Also, if you take any acrylic paint or water soluble "Mod Podge" and slather it on an image, then slap it face down onto the canvas, the image will transfer onto it. So after taking newspaper, old books, and one of those religious candles and using the images along with paint, I made my first mixed media artwork. Also, I sealed it with clear nail polish too. Yay. Cleaning up was a hassle but worth it. Im going to let Steveo try it on another canvas next and see what he comes up with.

7 comments:

amy said...

This is really beautiful, but what in the world are you doing with one of those religous candles? I just can't see you standing in line with one in hand.

Steph said...

It wasnt just one, but 4 at the 99cent store.

Eliz said...

Wow this is completely awesome and beautiful. Where has this hidden artist been? This stuff you are making is true amazing art. You are ten times the artist I will ever be sister!

Steph said...

Silly girl, dont you remember my mad pictionary skills?
This is what happens when you have no jobby-job.

Eliz said...

Those pictionary days are some classic memories.

Eliz said...

Oh yeah, and your jobby job should be this. Go on etsy or something and start selling.

Steph said...

I HEART Etsy. I can spend hours on there, especially the jewelery.