A quick and easy card front today. Over the years, I have often been inspired to work on darker paper surfaces. In this case, black.
When painting on black, you want to use strong, opaque or semi-opaque acrylic paint. Your brush needs to hold its shape so the colors blend or bleed together. (Double load your brush - one half with the darker color and the other with the lighter or accent color.) If the brush starts to feel like the color is to thick, then clean the brush with water before reloading.
When applying a decorative stencil with powdered colors, use a sponge applicator or soft brush. In this case, I used a soft make-up brush. If using a clear plastic, avoid the painted area so the design appears to be in the background.
That is it! Have fun!
Materials for this project:
- Strathmore ArtAgain Black (445-109) 60lb, 50% recycled
- FolkArt Enamel - Thicket and Yellow Light
- Royal and Langnickle - Zen #12 Flat (Shader) Z-735
- Stencil - design of your choice
- Pan Pastel - Bright Yellow Green Tint
- Soft cosmetic brush
Thank you for popping in today!
Wishing a great and creative experience. Just make it relaxing and fun!
May God bless you and yours, everyday!
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