Experimental understitching
I've been snow bound in a cottage in Derbshire since New Year's Eve.
Luckily I had my sewing machine with me so I've had the time to do some experimental work. This is the result.
The background canvas has had a layer of tissue paper applied to it and then I overpainted with acrylic paint.
The face has been heavily machine stitched to distort the background ( gessoed calico). I have used strong colours as I intend to overpaint the whole with acrylic paint, diluted with acrylic medium.
The effect I am aiming for is a painted piece which will look sculptured and will have an underlying texture.
I have no idea how this is going to turn out which is exciting!
The face measures about 12 inches tall by 7 inches wide.
Experimental understitching
I've been snow bound in a cottage in Derbshire since New Year's Eve.
Luckily I had my sewing machine with me so I've had the time to do some experimental work. This is the result.
The background canvas has had a layer of tissue paper applied to it and then I overpainted with acrylic paint.
The face has been heavily machine stitched to distort the background ( gessoed calico). I have used strong colours as I intend to overpaint the whole with acrylic paint, diluted with acrylic medium.
The effect I am aiming for is a painted piece which will look sculptured and will have an underlying texture.
I have no idea how this is going to turn out which is exciting!
The face measures about 12 inches tall by 7 inches wide.