Scratching Through

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I got my acrylics out today and had a little play in my moleskine sketchbook. I love to layer the paint and then before it dries, scratch it off with the end of a brush. The red roses first had a layer of yellow, then when dry a layer of the red. You can see the yellow lines on them where I've scratched through. The great thing about acrylics is that you can paint on top of the background like I've done with the bird on the right. The bad thing is, I'm a bit clumsy with the paint brush and I'm not very patient at 'colouring in'. I've bought new brushes too!

How do people apply acrylic or oil so perfectly neatly?

Comments

Cori Lynn Berg said…
This is wonderful! I think I want to play with this technique today. It's a great way to make your "clumsiness" part of your style! Adds to the whimsy!
19 May 2010 at 17:02
Jess said…
Thanks Cori! I hope you have fun too! :o)
19 May 2010 at 20:15
Serpent Mandalas said…
Lovely colours Jessie!! :)
20 May 2010 at 00:13
Jess said…
Thanks Lindy! :o)
20 May 2010 at 08:43
Dear Fireflies said…
Courageous colors, as always Jess! And the bird is magical... :)
21 May 2010 at 22:57
Anonymous said…
so bright and beautiful, i love these x
22 May 2010 at 00:23
Jess said…
Thanks Amalia! I do like to paint birds :)

Thanks Greenwhisper, I had lots of fun using bright colours!
22 May 2010 at 20:33
kathy hare said…
Beautiful! I have never thought about scratching into acrylics I might just have to have a go! :) x
28 May 2010 at 08:32
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