Hey folks! I have been doing a lot of faces lately in my art journal. I felt as though I had a milestone moment when I decided to move some of those faces to canvas! The thing I love most about mixed media is that not only the plethora of supplies you can use without rules, but also the plain idea of creating one part.. walking away.. and coming back later to add something or finish with a whole nother idea or vision for the piece. Let's check the collaged background I've added to a previously painted face.
Supplies used:
Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste
a brush
water
mixing dish
painted papers
DMC Pitt Pens
DMC Gelatos
I mixed a little decoupage paste and water, to create a thinner adhesive.
Then painted the canvas with the mixture.
Placed the small bits of painted papers on the wet substrate.
Once all collage was done. I went over the area with the decoupage paste mixture once more, to make sure there were no raised paper edges. Let it dry completely or use a heat tool to expedite the process.
After being completely dry, I sprayed the Helmar Workable Fixative lightly a few times on the canvas. I am not quite sure, but I may add more line work later.
After more drying time of an hour or so.. I completed the canvas with a little line work and gelatos. Check out one other canvas I did The only difference with the male canvas is the back ground was created before the portrait was added.
I enjoyed creating these mixed media canvases!! Any small investment in good adhesive, should ALWAYS start with Helmar.!!
