Description
Painting Negative Space for Positive Results!
In this introduction to negative space painting, artist Staci Swider will guide you through the creation of two
mixed-media paintings – a tree and a fern. You’ll begin by adding texture paste and a background wash to create an interesting underpainting. Then follow along with Staci and student, Amy Jones, through the addition of layers of acrylic color and creating the composition for your painting. As you cover up the underpainting to reveal the negative space design, Staci will share her tips and tricks for ensuring the painting is cohesive, mixing interesting colors, and adding finishing touches with oil pastels.
In this video you will:
- Complete 2 paintings from start to finish!
- Learn to use texture paste to add interest to your compositions.
- Enjoy 59 minutes of premier workshop instruction.
Watch a preview of this video here!
About the Artist
Producing exceptional fine art inspired by craft, Aiken, South Carolina painter Staci Swider’s work reinterprets the patterns and textures found in function-driven objects such as quilts and baskets as dreamscape imagery that straddles the line between figurative and abstract. Staci’s visual history includes stints as both a corporate and freelance textile designer, professional painter and author. Her work has been exhibited at the Morris Museum of Art as well as many galleries across the Southeast. Staci is the author of Acrylic Expressions (North Light, 2016). Find more of Staci’s work at StaciSwider.com.
Materials List:
Surface
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- 2- 16″ x 20″ canvases
Media
- Acrylic paint, variety of colors
- Heavy texture paste
- Oil Pastels- Staci uses Sennelier
Other Tools and Supplies
- Assorted brushes
- Pencil
- Plastic fork
- Water container
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