This article briefly explores the permanent changes created by varnishing transparent watercolor on paper, in particular the aesthetic changes to color, value, texture, and sheen. Keep in mind that varnishing also changes the nature of the painting through the permanent addition of acrylic. While there are several approaches to varnishing watercolor, we only focused on … Weiterlesen
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When water is applied to paper, the fibers can soak up liquid and expand. This may create the infamous buckles and cockles that can be the bane (or joy) of those who paint with watermedia. This article reports on what happened when High Flow Acrylics and Heavy Body Acrylics were applied to Arches 140 lb. … Weiterlesen
Anmerkung der Redaktion: Hinzugefügt April 26, 2022 Seit einiger Zeit empfehlen wir Künstlern, die Ölfarben über Acrylfarben verwenden möchten, auf härteren, matten Acryloberflächen zu arbeiten und weichere Gele, sowie glänzende Acrylmedien zu vermeiden. Damit wollten wir die Haftung auf einer härteren Oberfläche optimieren und verhindern, dass die Ölfarben durch die zunehmende Versprödung Risse bekommen. Wir … Weiterlesen
In many ways this article is a continuation from an earlier one, Waterproof India Inks and Shellac-based Primers, which focused mostly on the alkaline sensitivity of shellac-based india inks when used with acrylics. However, towards the end of the article we briefly looked at Zinsser’s B-I-N®, a common pigmented shellac primer, to see if it had similar … Weiterlesen
Wir alle kennen irisierende und Interferenzeffekte von Seifenblasen, Öllachen, Blütenblättern, Vogelfedern und mehr. Sie kommen in der Natur ziemlich häufig vor. Dass sie in der Kunst etwas weniger oft zu finden sind, könnte einfach daran liegen, dass sie für die meisten immer noch neue und unerforschte Möglichkeiten sind, obwohl sie mittlerweile seit vielen Jahrzehnten auch … Weiterlesen
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The doors of the Sam and Adele Golden Gallery opened on April 9th for the 4th annual Made in Paint exhibition, highlighting the works of last year’s artists-in-residence. Over 300 people attended the opening night with many more visitors stopping by to see the exhibition before it came down in August. Several of the artists … Weiterlesen
When Mark Gottsegen, a well-known educator and expert in artist materials, passed away in the Fall of 2013, an unbelievable amount was lost. Not least among them was AMIEN, the much beloved discussion forum on art materials that he founded. For Mark, AMIEN was his dream. From his desire to educate and provide real information … Weiterlesen
Dirt damages the beautiful surface of watercolor on paper, and ultraviolet light fades delicate washes. Watercolor paintings need protection when on display. Acrylic sheeting and art conservation glazing options have widened the choices beyond traditional framing behind glass. However, museum-grade UV non-reflective glass and acrylic glazing can be expensive and add weight when shipping artwork. … Weiterlesen
Fortune is said to favor the bold. If so, when Kikuo Saito left Japan in 1966, at age twenty-seven, to take up residence in New York City, his bold and uncertain decision enjoyed Fortune’s broad and generous smile, and continued to do so for five decades of engagement, experimentation and development. Saito’s background in painting … Weiterlesen
When Mark Gottsegen, a well-known educator and expert in artist materials, passed away in the Fall of 2013, an unbelievable amount was lost. Not least among them was AMIEN, the much beloved discussion forum on art materials that he founded. For Mark, AMIEN was his dream. It was from this desire to educate and to … Weiterlesen
