One of the things I've worked on this week was my Sisterhood of the Traveling Sketchbooks project for July (a teensy bit behind). This is in Nicola's book of Nicola Toms Designs and I call it "Shimmering Nights". Sorry about the glare. This painting is a little different for me, more simple and a bit abstract. I used a gigantic bristle brush to try to get that streaky look. I used copper paint to make the shimmers. These are acrylics. The painting is of the nearby Ohio River at night on the fourth of July when we have fireworks for Independence Day in the US. The goldish, coppery shimmery ones are my favorites. I just love fireworks.
I have developed a fascination for metallic paint and went to the Blick Art Supplies store to hopefully buy a set, but was disappointed to find they didn't have many metallics to pick from. Only your usual gold, silver and copper and I am wanting metallic vibrant colors to try. I'll have to order online. No big deal but I'm a right now kinda girl, guess I'll have to wait. Plus I was hoping to use my 40% off coupon for there for a set. Dang. Michaels didn't have any either other than a few craft grade for kids which I did buy 2 to test out. Asher can always paint with them if they don't work out. Does anyone have any experience with metallics... any brand you would recommend or even stay away from?
If you want to see what is painted above it on the facing page, I have it here.
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oh wow!!! I love this cool night scene!!!! wonderful to have you join in at PPF!!! be warned you will be addicted!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF Jaime!!!!!
Very nice. The moon is awesome looking down at the river. Really cool. I don't know where to get metallics paints unless it's Valspars. I think they carry metallic paints. Great job. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI just love getting glimpses into these traveling sketchbooks (such a very cool project you started)!
ReplyDeleteI buy pearlescent paint at a store like Home Depot or Lowes in a larger container then tint it myself in small quantities at a time to the color I want - it's much more cost effective that way :)
(they are slightly translucent so they work best on a light background)
Good luck with your metallics!
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Kristin
I like your painting too. I've only dabbled with liquid acrylic metallic paints, which I like very much. Looks like the full moon over the lake we are having tonight! Happy PPF! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat night shot - I love metallics too. They are the best. Have you tried interference paints. They are a Golden paint. Expensive but fun.
ReplyDeleteI love the shimmering! What fun to use a giant brush!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool painting! I love fireworks myself!! We have a condo on the beach and 4th of July is so amazing!! Love the fireworks! I use Lumiere paints. For all the metallic colors. I thought I got them at Dick Blicks. Maybe I didn't??? I can't remember. But I love them. You should be able to get them on line. Check it out.
ReplyDeleteLike a dark night over a shimmering ocean....so pretty....
ReplyDeleteLoving the fireworks. :) I bet Nicola's gonna love this! You can just mixed the metalics with regular colors to get the metalic sheen for now before you get them from the net. I love red and gold mixed together, green too. :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting work! I really LIKE it! I bet the picture doesn't capture half the magic of the medium! I hope you find MORE fun metalics to play with. HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeletevery pretty! I just buy metallic acrylic paints, they seem to work well. Or those little craft bottles that are about 75 cents each.
ReplyDeleteVery cool Jaime!! And I know how hard it is to photograph anything metallic. I have the Byzantia paints by Stewart Gill (you have to get them online--a bit pricey) but also (which I did find at Blick's store)--the Lumiere paints--lots and lots of colors--both of these are for textiles..but they work like butter on any kind of painting.
ReplyDeleteTerrific picture of the night, so atmospheric. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteDaler-Rowney makes a terrific line of pearlescent artist ink, and Michael's carries a little pan set of 16 colors made by Yatsutomo that I use a lot.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully creative ~ ambiance says a lot without words ~ bet this is fun ~
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF ~ namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey)
Great pages for Nicola! I have a set of shimmery watercolours and a few shimmery acrylics but nothing as metallic as you're using. So great to learn more about them from your post.
ReplyDeleteyour moon painting is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the fireworks, and the abstract quality to this is great!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I do to add a metallic quality to my acrylics is add either Pearl Ex powdered pigments (you can them at Michael's) or Pearlescent Liquid Acrylics- to my regular acrylic paints- it's a little subtle but a very nice effect :)
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Stephanie
oooo how delightful. things that shimmer in the night are always so pretty
ReplyDeleteThis is great. Love the fireworks and shimmeryness!
ReplyDeleteI've never used metallic paint before so I have no advice.
Happy PPF!
Very cool Jaime, I really like this night scene!!! Can't wait to see it in person! :0)
ReplyDeletethis is neat! can't wait to see it up close so I can see the metalic better!
ReplyDeleteBoth pages are AWESOME! The metalic sun reminds me of the Mayan calendar, soooooooo beautiful!!! I love metalic paints too! Deb
ReplyDeleteFantastic sketchbook pages! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe shimmering metallic paints sound (and look) like fun! I like this sketchbook page ~ you've captured the sparkle of a moonlit night. I love the fireworks falling into the river.
ReplyDeleteTraveling sketchbooks sound like so much fun...love the idea of metallics, but can't help you on where to find other than a good google search! Happy Creating! POP ART MINIS
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this page Jaime! It's fun to try new things in an art journal...less of a scary commitment.
ReplyDeleteI want to do a post on how I make sauce...I have myself a ton of tomatoes waiting at home...I'll be back monday, hope they keep!
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Such a lovely painting! I love the reflection in the water. Makes me feel peaceful just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, Jaime. This project really looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful! I love fireworks paintings!
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