And the start of a second one - this time 150cm x 120cm (60"x48"). (note: the painting from yesterday is 48"x40"(120cm x 100cm))
Just so you don't think that I actually use any black in these black paintings.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Black paintings... continued
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Tina these are amazing! The colors are so rich, even in the darker, "black" phases.
Hi, Would you mind sharing how you make the sharp edge at the top and how you maintain that throughout the painting? Thanks
Sure Rebecca! Well, I'll try at least. :)
On this layer, the first, I do use masking tape to create a sharp line. Once I've painted the bottom part (the swooshy colour) I take off the tape by using a hairdryer (softens the adhesive so it won't lift any paint underneath). Then I paint the top bit. In the case of this painting the top yellow is actually pulled down over the sharp line too because it isn't noticeable in this case.
I don't have to, a careful brushed on line can work too. Or if you're using a paint with more open time (either an open acrylic or oils for example) you can paint it on and then wipe off to create a clean line.
For further working I mainly use those latter options. I either just brush carefully or wipe away. I've been working on the white glazes at the top of the other black painting and just wiping quickly any that gets below the horizon line.
A lot of it comes down to practice! :) I'm at the point where I just know where to pull my brush back to hit a line exactly and I know how to keep the bristles on a line as I brush quickly. Just experience. Also, with acrylic there is a magic point at which it will start to dry and if you can cleverly catch that point and control your brushwork at the dividing line it will naturally work into a hard line.
Don't worry, it goes terribly wrong for me often enough too. :) Then you just go back and paint the other side of the line again. Back and forth.
I hope that helped a bit? Never know how clear I am.
Thank you Tina, just as I thought, no substitute for experience and skill! I appreciate your generosity and openess in sharing your knowledge and experience.
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