Pete On Art Iss 12 Mixed Media and Oil Colour
Table of Contents:
1. Mixed Media and Oil Colour
2. Glazing with Oil Colour References.
3. Video’s of mixed media and oil colour demonstrations.
1.0 Discover the Joy of Combining Different Art Materials in Mixed Media
In my latest exploration of mixed media art, I shared my journey of combining various materials to create captivating pieces. The first painting, "Memories of Summer Dragonfly 2," was inspired by a serene outdoor experience at Cockington Hall. Using oil colour bars, spray paints, and natural materials collected around an old elm tree, I embraced spontaneity and texture, resulting in a vibrant artwork reflecting my joyful interaction with nature.
The second piece, "Fragility and Rigidity," emerged from a dream and an art club project focused on collage. I meticulously crafted a composition that juxtaposed the delicate figure of a young woman with a sturdy standing stone. By layering textured papers and incorporating acrylic watercolour techniques, I aimed to capture the essence of both fragility and permanence. The creative process allowed me to engage deeply with the subject matter, enhancing the emotional depth of the painting.
Throughout these projects, I emphasized the importance of experimenting with different art materials, such as canvas, watercolour paper, and various paints, to achieve unique textures and visual interest. My artistic journey serves as an invitation for you to explore the endless possibilities of mixed media art and to express your creativity in joyful and meaningful ways.
Join me in this vibrant adventure of combining materials and unleashing your artistic potential. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, the journey of mixed media offers something for everyone to enjoy!
For more details outlining the creation process and materials used visit here: https://petermspencer.com/pages/how-to-combine-different-art-materials-in-mixed-media
2.0 Reference Material For Glazing:
Glazing with an Emphasis on the Craft of Painting
The latest book from the author of the world's top selling art book 'Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green'. The methods of the Old Masters made available for today's artist. The range of rich colours employed by these earlier painters gave a mysterious depth and intensity to their work, a richness and luminosity which only the glazing technique could give. This book will enable the reader to achieve similar colour effects, Your work will improve dramatically.
'Early Masters such as Rembrandt applied multiple layers of transparent paint to produce the deep, glowing hues and darks which typified their work; darks which seethed with hidden colour. The range of rich hues employed by these earlier painters gave a mysterious depth and intensity to their work, a richness and luminosity which only the glazing technique can give. The aim of this book is to equip today's artist with the technique of glazing developed by the Masters. Lessons from the past brought fully up to date'.
Radiant Oils : Glazing Techniques for Paintings That Glow
Oil artists who want to explore glazing with transparent layers of oil paint, or watercolour artists who want to try their hand at oil painting, will find this book helpful. Readers will learn how to attain realism by applying many glazes of transparent colours to build realistic values and create luminescent paintings that glow with colour and give the appearance of looking through stained glass. More than 10 mini demonstrations and 3 extended painting demos that reinforce the mini lessons are woven throughout the chapters. These demos illustrate key concepts, from creating the background, to preserving edges, to establishing form and finally the finished painting.
3.0 Video’s of mixed media and oil colour demonstrations
To watch the video that documents the en-pein air excursion go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ecKFWwgwE&t=156s
To watch the video that documents the application of oil colours to the painting “Memories of Summer Dragonfly 2” go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QREC-GI2GNA&t=3s