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August 30, 2009

Paint Class 2

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How did you go with your drawing? If you didn’t have a projector then drawing by scale would be the other method to use. Most people would have done this before in their school art class and it works very well. Most drawings will come out fairly accurate using  scales. For anyone who’s not sure, use a ruler to draw lines diagonally and horizontally over your enlarged copy of the picture you wish to paint. Do the same onto your canvas, be sure to measure the same number of boxes onto each. So step by step, box by box you can begin to draw your picture. Take your time and just focus on one box at a time, before you know it you will have drawn your picture.

The next step and a rule my art teacher tells us every week is to put out your pallet. Now in my art class  we use a pallet of six colours and white, cool blue, warm blue, cool red, warm red, cool yellow and warm yellow. With those colours you can make any colour at all. Now when you lay out your pallet you need to know what colour you want and you will usually need it in three shades so you can put the effects of shadow and light into your painting. It’s a good idea to make a colour chart so it’s a little easier when it comes to what colours you need to mix to create the colour you want. So I will let you know how to do that in my next post.

Have Fun :)

August 29, 2009

Paint Class

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For about twelve  months I have been going to weekly art class and have found so far that I have a passion for portrait painting. While still sometimes needing help from the art teacher on finishing touches I have been reasonable happy with my finished pieces.

My first real portrait style painting was a baby in oils. I will share a little of what I have learned. Firstly the drawing, I used the square scale  from a photograph and drew my image with an art pencil,  but another method many artists use is the projector method.  To do this you need a transparent sheet, available in most art or office supply stores. Enlarge your photograph or image to about A4 size so that all the fine details stand out. Place your transparent sheet over the top of your enlargement and trace your image. Include all the details including the shadings of light and dark. Use a fine black marker for your drawing.

The next step is to place your transparency on the projector and project your image onto your canvas. Before you do though, paint an undercoat onto your canvas, it doesn’t matter too much what colour you choose as it will be painted over, the purpose is just to seal your canvas. Now you’re ready to draw, zoom in or out to adjust the size of your image to fit the canvas. You are now ready to draw, with an art pencil, the projected image onto your canvas. Try and keep everything in place during this step.

Next post, next step, but if you’ve come this far your on your way.

Happy painting :)

July 26, 2009

Kids Painting Fun

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Blot Painting

What You Need:- Paint, brush, spoon or flat stick, paper.

Method:-Fold paper in half then open it out flat. Place paper on flat surface. Put paint drops down the fold or on one side of the paper with a brush, spoon or stick. Fold paper over again and rub palms of hands over paper, starting at fold and working out toward edges. Open paper and see what shapes the blots have made. Some shapes can look like objects, animals or insects. These shape’s can be later cut out and used for cards, mobiles or other crafts.

String Painting

What You Need:- Paint, string or wool, brushes. clip type clothes pegs, paper.

Method:- Cut lengths of string or wool 30-50 cm long. Lay paper on a flat surface. Holding one end of string with a peg dip string into paint. You may need a brush to help cover all of the string. Trail the string around the paper to make different patterns. Lift strings and dry flat.

Another Method with String:- Place painted string on paper with attached peg over the edge, fold paper as in blot paper painting, place one hand on top of folded paper with the other hand pull string out. Repeat with different colours.

July 23, 2009

Kids Love Painting

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Kids love painting its a great way for them to play with colour and just let their imagination run free. What is impotant to remember is the process of creating is much more important than the fininished painting.

All the kids need is encouragement, opportunity and a little bit of equipment and of course a safe place to make a mess.

What you need…..

Brushes

Brushes should have long fairly thick handles which are easy to grip and control. Start with thick bristled brushes and finer ones can be added as more control has been gained. If possible have one brush for each colour or water and a cloth for rinsing colours. Be sure to wash clean and store with bristles facing up.

Paper

Provide fairly large sheets if possible so as  not to restrict their creative urges.

Containers

Any old jar, cup or plastic container is suitable.

Colourings

Edible vegetable dyes are available from toy shops and art suppliers in powder form. The colours are bright but they do not come in black or white. To use, first dissolve a small quantity in a teaspoon of water then add cornflour paste or starch to make a thick paint. Food colouring added to the starch or paste will also make a suitable paint. Tempera is non toxic powered paint available in art supply stores. There are a wide variety of colours including black and white. This paint drys quickly which makes it easier to paint over without blending colours. Mixing one part water to two parts paste works best.

Be prepared with covers to protect clothes and surrounding area if required.

Let them enjoy and have Fun :)

July 21, 2009

Mixing Colours for Painting

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My art teacher has taught me a valuable point when painting and I would like to pass it on to you. It is possible to buy so many different pots and tubes of paint colour you can end up with so much more than you really need.  You will find that with only six colours and white you can make any shade or colour you choose.

What you need to always have on hand in your paint collection is warm and cool red, warm and cool yellow a pthalo blue, an ultramarine blue and of course white. Those six colours and white will make any colour you choose. When mixing always put your white out first and then add your colour a little at a time. If you do it the other way around you may find you have far more paint than you need.

You may have heard of’ ‘medium’, if you haven’t medium is a milky white in colour and dries clear. So you would get the same effect if you added water to your colour but without thinning the consistency.

For example, if you add medium to red you will get a lighter shade of red. If you add white to red you will get pink.

Here are some colour combinations:-

  • Red + Yellow = Orange
  • Red + White = Pink
  • Blue + Yellow = Green
  • Green + Red = Brown
  • Blue + Red = Purple

Remember always add your colour a little at a time and try to get three shades of each a light, medium and dark. To do this first mix your colours together, this will be your darkest shade,  then take a little of the colour and add it to white this will be your light shade, then take a portion of your colour and a little white to it this will be your medium shade.

Have Fun :)

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