Backgrounds for Abstracts

Name: Backgrounds for Abstracts
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Experimenting with painting materials

Created byDoris Charest

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

Be able to use new techniques for their backgrounds
Be able to experiment with painting materials
Be able to use the new techniques and adapt them to their own needs
Be able to 'have no fear' when experimenting with painting materials

Course content

4 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Introduction3:02
A view of some of the techniques we will cover. Exciting ideas!

Wet-in-wet technique3:25
Lots of wet paint here. Make sure that you have a place to leave the painting for several hours so that it can dry.
Textures with water and alcohol3:22
Simple materials and easy techniques lead to beautiful results.
Crackle effects3:50
This is a product you need to buy. It is great fun!
Spattering1:05
Adding bits of different colour in your painting can add interesting effects.
Palette knife marks and more1:48
This simple tool can do a lot of different things. Have a look.
Spray paint3:09
A can or two of spray paint is a fun way to create a background.
Nature as inspiration3:21
Look around you and see details that you can use to create backgrounds.
Smash art3:07
This is fun! Get a rubber mallet and a big space. Just smash the paint!

Mark making with simple materials2:56
A background is easy with just a few tools that you can find around the house.
Making marks with a squeegee3:30
You will love this large 'palette-like' instrument for moving paint around.
String backgrounds1:19
A simple string, two pieces of paper or canvas and paint is all you need.
Branches to make marks2:13
Your neighbourhood tree can give you the tools for this project.
Oil pastels for texture1:31
Soft, subtle backgrounds made with oil pastels create a background no one else will have.
Sponge textures0:38
Your basic sponge will help you add even more texture.

Frottage4:10
Rubbings are a way to have unique textures for your background.
Vaseline3:53
Petroleum jelly is perfect for wood-like textures.
Yupo paper3:42
This plastic paper gives you the most unusual look.
Newspapers for backgrounds1:39
You weekly paper will help you create fantastic backgrounds that no one can copy.
Making stencils3:49
Stencils are make quite easily with just a few tools and a bit of patience.
Using spackle for texture4:32
This compound that you use to fill holes in the walls can produce interesting textures depending on how you use it. It is worth a try.
Different backgrounds are possible when creating a series4:15
This is a review of some of the techniques used and how I used different techniques within a series.
Conclusion2:16
A review of what we have learned and a few suggestions.

Requirements

Be able to use paint
Have some experience with acrylic paint and be willing to try new techniques
Be able to experiment with art materials

Description

Wish you could create a new background or something different for your paintings? This is the course for you. You will learn new techniques that will take you to a new level. Learn new ways to make your backgrounds interesting and varied. Learn how to use water to create simple but beautiful effects, learn to use string and paint to start a painting or learn to use leaves to create interesting textures. The list of new ways to use paint is long and fun to try. Come join me to learn new and interesting ways to start a painting and have fun too.

Who this course is for:

Any abstract artist who wants to learn new techniques
Any artist who wants to learn how to create different backgrounds
Anyone who likes to experiment with painting materials.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Starts that include paint8 lectures • 23min

Starts that include mark making6 lectures • 12min

Starts that include different techniques8 lectures • 28min

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