Prepping Gessobords, Playing with Molding Paste, & Molding Paste Results
Today is my day to prepare, mentally and physically. The picture on the left shows the next gessobords. I treat the birch sides with varnish and let them dry overnight. It protects the thirsty wood and if a little paint would happen to seep under the painting tape, there is a pretty good chance I can remove it. I also prepped a 12x12" gessobord with some molding paste. This is the consistency of a thick frosting and I apply it with my fingers giving some 3-dimensionality to the painting. It is nothing short of a blast! If fact, I'd like to try it on a very large canvas sometime. You can see the results in the picture on the right.
I am also working on a commission today, designing it in my brain ...which begins on that larger gessobord (24x24") tomorrow. I feel some trepidation about it as I am not totally clear about where I am going with it. I needed today to let it ruminate.
The other thing I am working on is preparation for my Studio Open House Nov. 9-10. More details to come!
I am also working on a commission today, designing it in my brain ...which begins on that larger gessobord (24x24") tomorrow. I feel some trepidation about it as I am not totally clear about where I am going with it. I needed today to let it ruminate.
The other thing I am working on is preparation for my Studio Open House Nov. 9-10. More details to come!