Dan Tirels Monoprinting Acrylic on stretched canvas (painting without brushes)

#monoprinting #dantirels #abstract #acrylicpaint Dan Tirels Acrylic paint on stretched canvas no brushes STUDIO BLOG https://www.dantirels.co.uk/dantirels Acrylic paint on canvas. Using monoprinting techniques. Stretched canvas 20" x 16" primed with 4 coats of primer to achieve a highly smooth surface. Method : Begin with the lightest colour (Cadmium Yellow). Use torn paper to protect the canvas from paint, at this stage you can draw out a rough composition or improvise as the work begins to evolve. I prefer to work in this way, although I always plan the colours that I will use and leave the composition to develop as I work. Apply a thin layer of paint onto the plastic transfer sheet and then carefully begin to lay the paint onto the canvas. Use various degrees of pressure with your fingers or soft rag, use a blunt pencil or cotton bud to achieve lines. While the paint is still wet take a damp sponge and work over the paint (not too much) When you are satisfied with this first layer leave it to dry before moving on to the next colour. Repeat the process with each of the colours and remember to always mask off sections of the composition with paper, you don't want to fill the canvas with colour at this stage, allow each layer to be visible. This takes practice but can help to prevent an artwork becoming dull and lifeless. For the dark colour I have used a mixture of Prussian Blue and Burnt Umber, you need much more control for this layer so work with a thicker plastic and apply a little at a time, if you make a mistake just let the paint dry and go over this with one of the lighter colours. When finished apply a couple of coats of acrylic matt varnish. Materials : Stretched canvas 20" x 16" primed with 4 coats of acrylic gesso. Acrylic Paint : Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic paint range Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Permanent Magenta, Cadmium Yellow, Cerulean Blue, Prussian Blue, Burnt Umber, Pale Olive, Titanium White. Rags, sponge, cotton buds, bamboo skewers. The monoprinting technique works best on a smooth surface so the canvas panel has had at least 4 coats of gesso. There are many videos on YouTube that demonstrate this surface treatment and depending on the type of primer used it can be brushed on or spread with a pallet knife to achieve the desired surface, use a damp sponge to remove the weave of the canvas and allow each coat to dry. You are looking to achieve a working surface that is similar to a smooth cartridge paper. Details and material list to follow. Website : https://www.dantirels.co.uk/ Instagram   / dan_tirels   Facebook   / dan.tirels   Twitter   / @dantirels   Pinterest http://pinterest.com/ MUSIC : YouTube audio library Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/