Transparent Paint Dragging with EPA {by Keren Baker}

Hello everyone

Keren here with you today and I'm using an Eclectica³ PaperArtsy set that you might have missed, along with some experimentation using PaperArtsy Chalk Acrylic paints - typically the translucent ones!

I picked a combination of transluscent paints. For any of you that might be newer to PaperArtsy paints, they come in Opaque, Semi-Opaque and Translucent. I've shied away from using transparent colours but wanted to challenge myself with this project. I wouldn't normally use so many paints, and I didn't actually use them all in the end.

I wanted to layer a combination of the paints over each other. I thought I could drag and layer them, so grabbed some watercolour paper, a scraper and some paints.

I thought that the watercolour paper might give some nice texture, but the results were pretty rubbish...

So I went searching on the internet for tips on layering and came across an artist called Laura Fdez . She creates wonderful abstract pieces using a tool that ended up being the perfect solution: Princeton Catalyst tool no.6.

Using a combination of different colours and shapes, I started to try and move the paint. I learned quite quickly what not to do.

Make sure every layer dries completely. You can see what happens when you don't, in the next photo. I also masked off a shape so that I'd get a white frame.

 Here's a little footage showing the process.

As I practiced, the process became easier. Despite the flaws, the different papers that I used all behaved differently. This one was on Acrylic Paper (WHSmith).

One of the things that's helpful to think about is the lighter colours being on the top layers. I also tried using a semi-opaque paint and that worked really well too.

Each type of paper produces a different result. Here's the different end results. PaperArtsy Smoothy does just that- creating a very smooth painted effect!

Now we had a set of backgrounds, I just needed to use the EPA01 stamps and stencil PS448

Grunge Paste always works so well but you do need to go carefully and hold down the intricate parts of the stencil. I only wanted some partial stencilled areas so that I didn't lose the colour and texture from the backgrounds.

Adding more layers needed a little gentle touch. Just like the transparent paints, I wanted transparent layers so stamped on some acetate. As the main stamp set didn't have an obvious focal point, I used the LPC056 set for interest.

I coloured some of the images to act as partial layers. I wanted to cut up the rainbow-esque shape and weave one of the images through; I'll save that technique for another project as it didn't really fit here.

The multiple coloured layers work so perfectly with stamped acetate.

I love the sentiment- I'm not sure I could claim that every layer was magic, but the technique certainly felt that way at points.

Using one of the stamps, I trimmed it down to just one cross; such a versatile image! I added a little stitching and French knots too.

There's so much more to explore using this technique. I love how the combination of colours layered creates the new colours. Thinking about colour theory technique can really help with choosing which colours to layer on top of each other. It's really worth having a go and it's also very therapeutic!

Thanks for reading, see you again soon!

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NEW PaperArtsy Release : Mattints & Stamps {Jan 2025}

A deliciously fluorescent vibe for this release, and something to add a bit of zing in your step! But this announcement isn't just Mattints, we also have a new in-house stamp line from PaperArtsy - something a bit more modern in style, so read on!

 

Leandra will be along to share with you LIVE to share these brand new products and ideas over in our Facebook Group, 'PaperArtsy People' shortly after this post publishes, and ... don't forget

 

These stamps are available EXCLUSIVELY from our approved stockists. Please check the list at the foot of this post to find a retailer online or geographically near you, it makes sense to order within your country where possible. Our retailers also endeavour to join the designer's live to share their direct shopping links - this makes it super easy for you to find a store with product in stock immediately.

Three new colours, Mojito, High Viz, Acid are here to get your summer vibe buzzing! 

This takes us to 15 Mattints in total, and what a pretty rainbow it makes!

• transparent colours, ideal for colouring in gently
• buildable depth of colour, each layer adds a bit more colour
• adhesive (for thin papers such as tissue)
• a tint, to edit your layers
• sealant, to protect or glaze
• matte finish
• wonderful partner product with infusions.
• Mix into Fresco paints to add translucency
• Water based, environmentally friendly, acrylic formula

PaperArtsy Mattints

Price: RRP €5.26 +VAT    

Size:50ml (1.7 fl oz)

Transparent Matte Tint, Adhesive & Sealant

These 3 colours are quite pale with the first coat, they are at the 'lighter end of the rainbow' but they build with subsequent coats. The easiest way to get a deeper colour is to apply them to tissue paper as it really soaks into the paper, and when you then use the Mattint as a glue the intensity builds so fast, and deepens as they dry too.

Mojito (MT14)

Mojito is a gorgeous green, lime zing oozes from the page. And lime green contrasts with Jam so nicely, which is why I chose Jam for this frame!

Acid (MT15)

Acid is lemony yellow, very pale, like homemade lemonade or lemon meringue pie. You can see how the colour builds in depth when layered on tissue, a super absorbent surface.

High Viz (MT15)

High Viz is super difficult to photograph, it is a bit softer, and also a bit more pink than the images suggest. When it sinks into tissue, it's depth builds fast. I know i keep telling you that, but if you want to get fast results, buy some blank tissue to use with it!!

We all love a swatch, right .... can you anme all 15 colours, and BTW, it really IS a good idea to swatch your colours, because we never remember colour in our heads quite as they are in reality!

I even made the lids look pretty!