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SUN SEEKERS

2D Abstract posted on May 15, 2008
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A wax-resist picture, scanned with some postwork. This is a WAX-RESIST picture, which is a technique that is seen almost solely as a primary [elementary] school art activity. Sadly, it is usually one of those things which you do once - usually with inferior materials - and never do again. Most times children simply scribble out a picture any-old-how and then cover the picture with watery paint. The result is not very spectacular and the lesson then passes into history, not to be repeated and certainly not developed. I think you can gather that I'm not too impressed with the general standard of primary school art teaching - it's too much momentary dabbling and too little development. The resist should very clear and well-defined. [see below for method] The crackle effect is made by screwing up the crayoned picture and then opening it before inking. I usually shock children [initially] when I take their painting and screw it up - but the finished result delights them. However simple, the pictures do have a certain charm when used as design elements, and children do not have to have great talent to make them – indeed the most basic pictures often make the most effective pictures. The texturing in many of my pictures is applied digitally to the scanned original. Equipment: Paper: Quality is not crucial - but not too glazed Wax Crayons: Cheap enough [Crayola have the best colour range] Fountain Pen Ink [Black]: Not easy to come by - try a Stationer’s or Office Supplies Shop Process: [1] Draw your design It has to be line drawing, ignore modelling techniques like shading. The design should be simple leaving larger areas to colour than normal. [2] Colour with crayon Colour carefully – any gaps will show ink – and plan gradations of colour beforehand, because wax crayons don’t blend well. Remember to colour the background, and REMEMBER TO LEAVE GAPS BETWEEN AREAS OF COLOUR. This is necessary to give the line effects. If you want a ‘crackle’ [mock-batik] effect screw the picture up carefully now, then open out again. [3] Brush ink over the whole picture thickly. Don’t be mean. [4] Allow to dry. You can get a more delicate colour effect by packing kitchen paper above and below the picture and then ironing it – this is essential if you’ve gone for the crackle effect.

Comments (26)


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tallpindo

4:17AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

I certainly understand hot wax. My elementary shool teacher was into bending old phonograph records into candy dishes in hot water. This was not enough, you had to also dip them in water with oil paint floating on the surface to get a messy streamer color attachment. So let the pressing continue beyond autumn leaves ironed on newspaper over waxed paper. Let the music play!

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algra

4:32AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

The sun shines and all bright colours of its spectrum we find in your wonderful wax picture. Again one of my favs!

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busi2ness

4:51AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Very interesting to read the well documented procedure and it seems you did a perfect job, because the results are very pleasant: Vibrant colors and an emphasized texture. You touch our hearts recently with your poems, your (other) art work is no exception.

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Meisiekind

5:28AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Oh Mike, I couldn't agree with Piet more. You are a multi-talented artist my friend. This image is beautiful and I love the vibrant colors. Take care. Hugs, Carin

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RodolfoCiminelli

5:33AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Splendid ceation my friend, I like the very beautiful postwork....!!! Excellent palette of colors....!!!

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ekatz

6:42AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

great colours and the whole technique is well presented. thanks ian

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kansas

8:28AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Very attractive---the flowers seeking the sun. An interesting technique.

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leanndra

9:56AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

What a sweet image! Lea

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novelist

10:04AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

What great instructions. I look forward to trying it sometime. I remember doing something similar in gradeschool, but as you say, not on this level. Another gorgeous design.

lil_t

10:41AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Beautiful art indeed, Mike... to render a beautiful day! Thanks for sharing the techniques, although I can only focus on photography for the time! smiles Have a great day and thanks for all your views and comments to me!

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hipps13

10:43AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Hi Mike I am a sun and water seeker as you can see I like the title as I do the image so much speaks aloud and smiles at the world sweet smile to you warm hug and love, Linda

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dhanco

11:14AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Such a wonderful image, Mike and adding the description of how you did it is so thoughtful. Thank you for sharing the beauty!

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helanker

11:38AM | Thu, 15 May 2008

WOW! It looks fantastic. So beautiful indeed, Mike.

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Fidelity2

2:30PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Hey, it works for me. Thank you. 5+.

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RobyHermida

10:27PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Excellent

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amota99517

12:02AM | Fri, 16 May 2008

Fantastic work!!!!

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G_Mansco

5:56AM | Fri, 16 May 2008

This is really a beautiful creation. Thanks for your info ;O)

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elisheba

7:26AM | Fri, 16 May 2008

once again, I was trying to figure out the technique before reading your comment... I love this, and the gorgeous and progressive use of colours... Very well done! :)

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auntietk

8:01AM | Fri, 16 May 2008

Beautiful! Such a simple design, but you've conveyed so much. I love these!

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seiru_sohten

8:53AM | Fri, 16 May 2008

Fantastick color! XD Thank you for putting the process!

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romanceworks

11:01AM | Fri, 16 May 2008

This process produces some lovely art. CC

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samyyous

5:11PM | Fri, 16 May 2008

Real touch of modern art Mike, and thanks for the great information about your technique !

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lucyjo

6:46AM | Sun, 18 May 2008

I love this!

kelliandjay

10:30AM | Sun, 18 May 2008

Charm is right, I love this image and could see it hanging on my slider window! Great job Mike, but then your work always is! Have a fantastic Sunday! Kelli

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beachzz

7:13PM | Mon, 19 May 2008

I feel like that flower, always lifting my face to the sun, this is simply wonderful!!

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amirapsp

11:54AM | Wed, 21 May 2008

Fantastic artwork!!


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