GESSO!
I acquired one of the two surfaces I am considering for the poster painting last week. I put three layers on it and the texture is intriguing. I could sand it smooth, but I kindof like the little bit of grit. I do think I am over using a sponge brush, though. Yes, there are no bristles to get stuck in it, but the sponge fell off and towards the end I was having to hold it in to the handle, which was annoying. I just need to get a good, wide brush to gesso with.
I did realize that I have a TON of gesso leftover from college. I had acquired a tub that was, I think, a gallon and I'm barely an inch below the brim. I apparently need to use more gesso. I do have some awesome medium that has some good grit in it that I paint on whatever and have an awesome pastel surface. Maybe I'll do that with whatever surface I don't use for the poster.
Granted, the decision may be made for me as Wendy asked if I can try to get it done before the member meeting the first of April and since I don't have the other surface, going to town on the one I have will be required. I have a couple hours tomorrow and Wednesday I should throw at it. I might be able to get the background done this week ...maybe? That might be wishful thinking because it was the 18x36" hardbord that came in and not the 12x24...
I need to print out my digital thumbail and grid it and then put a grid on the big surface and sketch it out.
I will be smart. I'll paint from back to front. Horses last, even though they will be the fun part. Mix HUGE quantities of paint because I only have a handful of acrylics (should get some more... don't quite want to for a single project...) and I really don't want to have to mix the same color more than once!
FORWARD!
I did realize that I have a TON of gesso leftover from college. I had acquired a tub that was, I think, a gallon and I'm barely an inch below the brim. I apparently need to use more gesso. I do have some awesome medium that has some good grit in it that I paint on whatever and have an awesome pastel surface. Maybe I'll do that with whatever surface I don't use for the poster.
Granted, the decision may be made for me as Wendy asked if I can try to get it done before the member meeting the first of April and since I don't have the other surface, going to town on the one I have will be required. I have a couple hours tomorrow and Wednesday I should throw at it. I might be able to get the background done this week ...maybe? That might be wishful thinking because it was the 18x36" hardbord that came in and not the 12x24...
I need to print out my digital thumbail and grid it and then put a grid on the big surface and sketch it out.
I will be smart. I'll paint from back to front. Horses last, even though they will be the fun part. Mix HUGE quantities of paint because I only have a handful of acrylics (should get some more... don't quite want to for a single project...) and I really don't want to have to mix the same color more than once!
FORWARD!