Backgrounds

Art is about transformation and exploration. Sometimes, what starts as a less-than-perfect background can evolve into a captivating piece. If you’re looking to revitalize a background or introduce striking contrasts, the sgraffito technique offers a fantastic solution. Whether you use your background as a painting surface or unique collage paper, this approach will enhance your work with depth and texture. Let’s dive into how sgraffito and mark-making can elevate your art.

In art, there’s a certain freedom that comes with releasing control and allowing the process to unfold naturally. Today, I want to share a technique that’s all about embracing unpredictability and letting your materials take the lead. Using gesso and color variations, you’ll create a textured, organic background that emerges on its own, without the …

Letting Go: Creating Organic, Textured Backgrounds with Gesso and Color Read More »

Creating art is more than just putting marks on paper—it’s about expressing your emotions, connecting with your inner self, and letting your intuition guide you. Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful process for creating a beautiful, emotionally resonant background using soft pastels, gesso, and a few intentional techniques. This background can serve …

Mark making with soft pastels – Creating Intentional Backgrounds Read More »