Tonight I explored using a limited palette to build a background then added a few new products and techniques to add depth.
I recently purchased some Lindsy Stamp Gang sprays and magicals to explore when I discover they are permanent once dry unlike some of the other sprays that reactivate when I try to add layers using wet medium. I purchased the Industrial Chic magicals for their versatility and the 3 extra add-on sprays. I started by testing the sprays on white cardstock which I later tore into strips to add to my canvas.
I chose to use neutral creams with the teal colored sprays. I layered the background then mixed in teal magical powder to some modeling paste to add texture through a cherry blossom stencil by Martha Stewart.
I felt like it needed my depth so I added pieces of sewing pattern. I like the transparency to the layer below and interest from the black print and lines.
Once these layers were dry I added sepia spray made from the magicals in a mini mister. Added my base figure to paint later.
See the photos below showing the canvas as I progress.
I recently purchased some Lindsy Stamp Gang sprays and magicals to explore when I discover they are permanent once dry unlike some of the other sprays that reactivate when I try to add layers using wet medium. I purchased the Industrial Chic magicals for their versatility and the 3 extra add-on sprays. I started by testing the sprays on white cardstock which I later tore into strips to add to my canvas.
I chose to use neutral creams with the teal colored sprays. I layered the background then mixed in teal magical powder to some modeling paste to add texture through a cherry blossom stencil by Martha Stewart.
I felt like it needed my depth so I added pieces of sewing pattern. I like the transparency to the layer below and interest from the black print and lines.
Once these layers were dry I added sepia spray made from the magicals in a mini mister. Added my base figure to paint later.
See the photos below showing the canvas as I progress.
I will finish painting the main figure later and post in my gallery, esty and facebook page.