Drawing
Surface Manipulation: Grounds & Nature
GROUNDS Short for ‘background’, a ground is the very first layer of paint (or other wet medium) applied to an artwork. It is an undercoat, that can be covered entirely by another media, or left visible in the final work.
Benefits:
- Seal the surface of the paper
- Blending colors is easier
- Creates (or erases) textures
- Finish projects faster
- Instant "history"/depth
Step 1:
Create at least a "Ground"
- Frottage (texture rubbings)
- Watercolor Washes/drips (or with salt)
- Gesso and Acrylic
- Found materials (Cardboard, book pages, envelopes, newspapers, wood) with or without paint
- Tissue Paper scrunched/glued
- Wallpaper, textured paper
- Splatter or drips, Paint with roller, credit card or ??
Benefits:
- Seal the surface of the paper
- Blending colors is easier
- Creates (or erases) textures
- Finish projects faster
- Instant "history"/depth
Step 1:
Create at least a "Ground"
- Frottage (texture rubbings)
- Watercolor Washes/drips (or with salt)
- Gesso and Acrylic
- Found materials (Cardboard, book pages, envelopes, newspapers, wood) with or without paint
- Tissue Paper scrunched/glued
- Wallpaper, textured paper
- Splatter or drips, Paint with roller, credit card or ??
Step 2:
- Gather natural items (plants, fruits/veggies, etc)
- Look for unusual shapes (don't just pick the first flower you see!!)
- Dissect the item (cut it, break it open, look at it from all angles)
- Complete research drawings/sketches in your sketchbook to practice
Step 3:
Combine steps 1 and 2 to create an original piece
Design Elements to Consider:
Surface Manipulation
Composition
Useful ARTICLES
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/painting-media-process-technique
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/painting-on-grounds
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/inventive-mixed-media-techniques
- Gather natural items (plants, fruits/veggies, etc)
- Look for unusual shapes (don't just pick the first flower you see!!)
- Dissect the item (cut it, break it open, look at it from all angles)
- Complete research drawings/sketches in your sketchbook to practice
Step 3:
Combine steps 1 and 2 to create an original piece
Design Elements to Consider:
Surface Manipulation
Composition
Useful ARTICLES
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/painting-media-process-technique
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/painting-on-grounds
http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/inventive-mixed-media-techniques