This is not out of focus. It is a blend of DES dye paints on poster board. Still wet. I have never seen paint behave like this before. Rothko in Surrealism Land comes to mind.... Experienced artists will want to try eye, hand, brush, paint and platform with this formulation.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Developmental Deep Eutectic Solvents ( DELs) Paint Formulation by David S. Soriano
There are a growing number of DELs being developed with different applications. I developed one ( solids that mix and form non-volatile liquids) which dissolved food coloring. The small amount of water in the dye evaporates quickly. No odor. It applies nicely to acrylic paper, poster-baord , wood, etc and dries in 30 minutes at 23 deg C. I leave the containers open.
This DEL has known biochemicals that are non-hazordous. No waste, in principle.
Some other DELs I prepared did not work well. R &D to be done.
Check back often for updates!
Monday, May 29, 2023
Conversion of Pan Watercolors to Oil Paints/ Emulsified Linseed Oil by David S. Soriano
I will upload details in a few days. Emulsified linseed oil :water ( 3:1 oil :water). Lecithin added to water as emulsifier. Warm linseed oil , with stirring, and add 2-3 g soy wax. Stir until homogeneous, Cool to 37-40 deg c and add water with stirring. Add solution to a blneder for 3-05 minutes to yield a creamy emulsion. Add drops to the colors and blend with brush. Swatch shown on poster board. Dries in 15 minutes.
Keep pan set closed. Add more drops of emulsion before painting again.
Great for a class and artist experimentation at all levels! I am using the cheapest pan set I own. As you know, some sets are of a very high quality.
I research modified linseed oil ( drying times) , but this can be done on limited budget and space.
When Henri Matisse was recovering from an illness, his mother gave him a pan of watrercolors. he became..... Matisse!
Artists often recall fondly starting art with these humble sets!
I will upload more infor and images as I progress!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Deep Eutectic Developmental Paints
A deep eutectic solvent ( DES) with blue food coloring on acrylic paer and baew wood.
Sample swatch on right with oil-based varnish.
Paints can be left exposed to air; non-volatile.
More to come on various DESs being studied.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Animism Art XI Man, Woman, Tree & Bird
Friday, May 19, 2023
Deep Eutectic Solvent ("DES") / Dye Developmental Paint.
Deep Eutectic Solvent ("DES") / Dye Developmental Paint/ David S. Soriano
Yellow food coloring used with minimal water. Foundation can be poster board (shown) or bare wood ( not shown).
Layers shown built up in 15-20 minute intervals. Minimal water used and a few drops of water-based polyurethane will protect dried surface / UV screening.
Paint is being developed. Check back! A skilled artist will adjust eye/ hand/ brush to paint and platform. Ist coat is weak but each coat gets easier to apply.
Paint can be left open to the air since DES is very non-volatile. A drop of water can be added as needed. Minwax's "polycrylic" can be added as the water-based polyurethane varnish. The acrylics crash out and cannot be used.