Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Photo Transfer & Mixed Media Steps

PHOTO TRANSFER






1. Spread an even layer of gel medium on a photocopy of your image.

2. Lay the image face down onto your canvas.

3. Rub a clean rib over the back of the photocopy.

4. With a clean and wet sponge, wet the back of the photocopy once.

5. Let the transfer dry overnight.

6. Gently rub the transfer with a wet sponge to peel away the paper. This may take several days. Be careful to not peel away the image.

PLEASE NOTE: Do NOT use images from the internet. Make sure you choose images that are clear and have contrast. Your artwork must have a narrative, focal point, symbolism and use the 2/3rds rule.



CREATING TEXTURE WITH MODELING PASTE





1. Take a palette knife and spread the modeling paste on top of your canvas.

2. Create desired texture.

3. Let the modeling paste dry before you paint.








TRANSPARENT PAINTING OR "WASHES"



If you want to create a hand-painted look over your photo transfer you can dilute the acrylic paint with water and paint over the transfer. The more water you add, the more the paint will appear like watercolor. You can also add paint, then put paper towels on top of the paint and pull off (see the red flowers for an example).









TRANSFERS USING TRANSFER PAPER
The horse in the picture below was traced using transfer paper. To use this technique you need transfer paper. If you will be tracing onto a light surface, use the black transfer paper. If you will be tracing onto a dark surface, use the white transfer paper.

1. Pick the image you will be tracing.

2. Lay the transfer paper, coated side down, onto your canvas.

3. Lay the image onto the the transfer paper.

4. Trace the image, outline only (no value/shading), with the end of a paintbrush or a pencil.

5. Remove and then paint over your lines.






THE FINAL MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK


Artwork by Miz Burnell
Copyright 2011




Artwork by Miz Burnell
Copyright 2011