Monday, November 11, 2013

Pink Plumerias on TerraSkin

Here is another painting done on TerraSkin.  I drew this a long time ago on both TerraSkin and regular watercolor paper because I wanted to see how I could change the technique on the different supports.  They will probably end up looking very similar but I'm hoping to do the next one in a very loose, watery style with white and yellow flowers.  We'll see if I can manage to let go of my controlling nature and let the paint do what it wants to do.  Obviously, I didn't let loose on this one.  : )

Pink Plumerias on TerraSkin
Image size 18" x 20"
Watercolor

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Posted by Nancy Goldman at 5:20 PM
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9 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesNovember 13, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    I think it is beautiful and the background is loose. A success no matter!

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  2. hmuxoNovember 14, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Those darks in the green leaves make those gorgeous pink flowers pop right out...nice painting Nancy!!!

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  3. NelviaNovember 16, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I so like the textures you getting and makes the velvety flowers pop by comparison. Looking forward to seeing the no tone. If you figure out how to go loose, share the secret please.

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  4. Laura LeederNovember 17, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    The textured background is brilliant, make the blossoms appear even more delicate and vibrant. What is Terraskin?

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    1. Nancy GoldmanNovember 17, 2013 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you Laura. TerraSkin is a 'paper' made from 80% stone dust and 20% non-toxic resin. It is similar to Yupo but I like it so much better. It is waterproof so the paint sits on the surface as it does with Yupo but it has a softer surface; not quite as plastic feeling. Also, fingerprints aren't as much of an issue and if you do have places where the paint is being repelled because of fingerprints, just a couple of swishes of your paintbrush usually fixes the problem. It is a very liftable surface but it's possible to get softer edges than with Yupo. Can you tell that I love this surface?

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  5. Annaquarel.lesNovember 17, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Gorgeous flowers, delicate and yet powerful contrast. I never heard of TerraSkin. I wonder if we can it in Europe. It sounds much better than Yupo. Have a nice week :-)

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