Number of Pages -144
Written by – Sandra Duran Wilson
Darlene Olivia McElroy
The book provides the reader with multiple surface treatments with which he/she can work. And with the help of these techniques the reader, artist will add, a new depth and texture to the artwork.
It includes 45 techniques like Pulled Paper, Gauze, Crackle Paste and many others
Some of my favorite treatments covered in the book are
- Gesso – Gesso is great for textures. The Method includes<
- Apply Gesso to the Surface using brush and knife add texture to the wet gesso and let it dry
- Plastic Wrap – Adds linear and abstract lines to the surface. The method of application is as provided below<
- Add paint to the surface
- While the paint is wet lay the plastic wrap over the paint and stretch it in various patterns.
- After drying peel the plastic wrap
- Salt – Gives a speckled effect to an area. The method of application includes
- Paint the surface with paint diluted with water
- On the top of the wet paint sprinkle different sizes of salt
- After the paint is dry, use a tower to brush off the salt
All those who want to experiment with different surfaces, should try this book
