Thick layers of texture gel was first applied to the surface using a triangular
shaped artist palette knife and then allowed to dry for several hours to ensure the texture gel was completely dry.
A thick layer of Phthalo Blue acrylic paint (available from most art suppliers)
was then painted on top, covering the whole surface. After the blue paint was dry,
a layer of Lemon yellow (no water added) was lightly applied on top with a large brush.
Just before the layer of yellow paint was dry, the surface was lightly polished
with tissue paper in order to remove any excess paint and bring out sections of the blue colour underneath.
Artist Notes:
It is very important to make sure the top layer of paint is nearly dry before you starting polishing.
If the paint is too wet, the tissue paper will remove too much of the paint and if it is too dry,
you will not be able to remove any excess paint.
This texture gel is very flexible and different types of palette knifes
can be used in order to create a variation of effects and patterns.
The texture is excellent for creating sand and rock effects if applied in thin controlled layers with a flat palette knife.
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