Painting with pastels

Applying paint without brushes

image created with alternative toolsScraping and layeringStamping with knivesStamping with painting knivesBlending on the pagepainting with fingerssponge effectsbottle lid stampfinal image created without brushes I got really stuck into this task. Starting first with painting plastic painting knives and steel painting knives. Immediately, I could mix the colours a lot easier and more efficiently. I … Continue reading Applying paint without brushes

Getting to know your brushes

I think i approached this task quite haphazardly. I went in with a set pack of brushes and used separate paper and acrylic paint to use each brush. I tested each brush by first only using the tips to create dots, short lines. Secondly, I coated the entire brush in paint and swooped with each … Continue reading Getting to know your brushes

Introduction

Hi, I'm Shari. I'm planning on studying for a BA hons in Fine Art and am very happy to have started this course! I have been working as a healthcare assistant and really want to get fully stuck into the course in the hope of eventually heading towards Art Therapy. I have always been painting … Continue reading Introduction