A Peek into my KitchenStudio: Teastaining Paintings

[flutterbychild]

Some people here and there have inquired about my techniques... Yes there is a method to my madness, at least in terms of art making.

A technique I've used pretty often with watercolor/gouache paintings is teastaining. I like the color that tea gives, as well as the appearance of texture. I took some photos today as I worked:

Comments

[trillsie]

oooooo

I can't wait to see the finished product!

[flutterbychild]

Thanks! I may just do a series of posts on this one, as I work on it.

I think I'm developing a fascination with the imagery of old keys. I might just run with it.

[bean_bunny]

Sweet, I'd wondered about the tea staining.

[flutterbychild]

It was something I saw on 30_paintings and I figured I try it. There's some amazing work there.

[bunnykissd]

That's cool! I should try...

[loveconquerhate]

Excellent technique!

[flutterbychild]

Thank you very much! I think I will make several "in progress" posts for this piece, snapping a photo or two when I stop to let things dry or something. If you'd like, you can add/watch therebirthofme to see more...

[loveconquerhate]

Thanks for the invite!

I can't wait to see the finished work : D

[jungle_goddess]

That is fascinating. It reminded me of when I was in elementary school and our art teacher let us soak paper in coffee and let it dry to make it look like an old letter.

Please continue to show the progress. I can't wait to see the finished product.