Q. for fine artists
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- knots
well, it's really a question for anyone:
What medium would one use to paint on a surface such as semi-gloss kodak photo paper?
a photographer wants to colab with me...obviously i will be the one adding to the photo(which is a very expensive being that it's 30inx40in so i don't want to f*ck it up) i have a few ideas, but i don't want the paint, or whatever, to scratch off or crack if it bends... i'm thinkin' good old acrylic.
Any thoughts?
word, thanks.
- kodap0
you can use kodap photo paper...
just kiddn...you answer resides in a fine-art store, go check the mediums and supports avaliable at the store and the ones you feel you'll be more comfortable to work with.
believe me, there are infinite possibilities and techniques than you can ever imagine.
while you take a look at a simple paper sample you'll see what i mean.
- miracola0
Why even paint on the photo? You could paint on clear mylar and place it over the photo. Or you could:
1. Place photo on backing, maybe cardboard, masonite, etc.
2. Place plexiglass over the photo.
3. Paint on clear mylar or acetate.
4. Place the mylar on top of the plexiglass with photo showing thorugh in parts from underneath.
5. Place another piece of plexiglass on top of that.
6. Why stop there. Yoo could do a multi-layered piece. It would end up being as much a sculpture as it is a painting and a photo.Mylar or acetate is real slick. The paint will slide around a lot. If you don't want that to happen, try experimenting with changing the surface of the mylar. Like use a fine grit sandpaper to give it a slight "tooth". The paint will be easier to manage. I would use acrylic since it is water based and when it drys, it takes on a plastic-like form. It won't crack if bent slightly.
You could even use a rougher grit sandpaper and texture the mylar, put paint onto it, then wipe the paint away to make some cool texture effects, since their will still be paint left in the tiny abrasions made by the sandpaper.
No sandpaper, try spraying, very lightly, spray mount from an aerosol can to give the mylar some tackiness. Let it dry thoroughly and do some painting on it.
The point is, besides this being a long, f*&$ing letter, is that you can work over the photo without worrying about screwing up the photo. Then you could always switch out photos, since everything is layered. Think like photoshop in real-life.
Hope it helps.
- kodap0
nice advice, miracola.
- miracola0
Thanks kodap. I use your film all the time. YOU RAWK!!!
- IloveQBN0
Kodap is KING
- surfito0
i dont know about you, but i am taking miracolas advice.
that was nice.
- unknown0
thats a tough one.
i would mount the photo to
masonite right off the bat
so you dont get cracking
and acrylic paint coming up
if you use acrylic keep the paint
thin. i would personally use
oil. keep the oil thin. might
crack but would look good.
like a cracking glaze effect.
not a big fan of acrylic(plastic)
on glossy material.
- kodap0
oil can be a tought task for begginers: can lead to unpredicted results... acrylics are more easy to deal with in every medium also it dries quicker.
photocopy the photos , re-collage and paint them over are some of the ways you can go through either, working with textured light brown and pastel-like papers color are also a good choice (try print them on your own printer. permanent felt tip markers, or even chinese ink. you can also opt for scratches with a rough surface... so many possibilities... card board also, old receipts, those with graphic rows and columns can lead you to surprising results. its up to your imagination ;)
- unknown0
if your using acrylic ...use
the acrylic medium, the clear
crap. and if your using oil
use liquin, drying agent and glaze.