Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Title: Playful

I made this many years ago, using a very easy technique that children use in art class -- the paint blog technique.

Fold a paper in half, squeeze watercolour paint (you can use more than one colour) onto one side. Fold over, and blot with your fingers.

I used textured paper for a more interesting look, and worked with more than one layer (that is, let one layer dry before adding more paint, and blotting another layer) for a more sophisticated effect.

The beauty of this kind of work is in the colour combinations that you can achieve. And the sheer unpredictability, the "playfulness" of it all.

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