In this video lesson, I’ll be experimenting with collage printed tissue as the foundation of the background and then using transparent and chalky finish paint with brushes and a brayer to create visual and physical texture.
Book of Background Type:
- Strathmore 400 series Mixed Media Paper, Vellum Finish (Windpower)
Palette:
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics:
- Transparent Red Iron Oxide – DMFA41
- Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide – DMFA42
- Quinacridone Gold – DMFA32
DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
- Legacy – ADC21
- Timeless – ADC04
Prep and Mediums:
- DecoArt Americana Decou-Page
- Paper – DS115
- Napkin – DS126
- DecoArt Media White Gesso – DMM18
Brushes:
- Royal Aqualon, 1″ Wash Glaze – R2700
- Royal Soft-Grip, #8 Bristle Bright – SG1425
General Supplies:
- Royal Brush Square Brush Basin – RD325
- Royal Essentials Palette Paper – RD358
- Royal Palette/Painting Knife – LG2
- No-Stick Mat (Currently using the Unstick Arts and Craft Sheet)
- Mister Bottle Filled with Water
- Paper Towels
- Baby or Kitchen Wipes
- Heat Gun
- Printed Tissue
- Brayer
- Paper Towel Core to use as a DIY brayer
Manufacturers
- DecoArt – DecoArt.com
- Royal Brush – RoyalBrush.com
- Unstick – Unstick.ca
What did you think?
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