The organic painter : learn to paint with tea, coffee, embroidery, flame, and more
Title:
The organic painter : learn to paint with tea, coffee, embroidery, flame, and more
Author:
Griffiths, Carne, 1973- author.
ISBN:
9781631596087
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
128 pages : colored ilusl. ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- pt. 1. Preparing your materials -- Preparing surfaces : stretching paper and priming objects -- Sourcing : liquids and materials for painting -- Get ready to make marks : using brushes and found objects -- Alchemy : palettes, pens, and mixing materials -- pt. 2. Projects -- Extending traditional techniques -- Ink spills : using chaos to start your image -- Put the kettle on : using tea to paint floral patterns -- Caffeinated portraits : using coffee as paint -- A wee dram : adding a little booze to your painting -- Throwing paint : new ways to launch paint at your work -- A pinch of salt : using salt to create texture -- Using thread and stitching in your work -- Hot stuff : using flame and smoke to create marks -- Cutting your own rubber stamp -- Negative spaces : using leaves to create textured layers -- The big spin : using gravity and centrifugal force -- Lift off : using boiling water to "lift" paint -- Using gold, silver, and copper : subtle mark making -- Getting messy : combining media to create layered work -- Samples of work -- About the author -- Index.
Abstract:
The Organic Painter introduces innovative techniques for using non-traditional 'paint' derived from materials like coffee, tea, and alcohol, to encourage freedom and expression! Traditional art supplies will only take you so far! Sometimes you need to try something completely new and different. That's where The Organic Painter comes in. With a little guidance, you'll soon be painting with everyday materials you'd never considered as an artistic medium. This inspiring book gives you all the techniques and ideas you'll need to boost your creativity, learn natural paint-making, and be more resourceful with your art materials. Imagine the unique things you'll make when you create natural paints from coffee, tea, and berries. Each project in this guide book comes with instructions on how to make the paint, and also includes experiments and explorations for you to try. Plus, a simple painting accompanies each featured material and combines it with other materials or techniques, so you'll never lack inspiration.
