Currently being painted.
Chemical research into novel paint formulations and reflectance spectroscopy.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
"The Bouquet"/ Developmental
The work is being completed with pozzolana acrylics (developmental) and gouache (violet) which also is being developed.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
"The Olive Tree"/ Graphic Art
Currently being painted with pozzolina acrylics.
As Gauguin once said: "It can be whatever color the artist wants it to be."
As Gauguin once said: "It can be whatever color the artist wants it to be."
Mt. Vesuvius/ Pompeii/ Pozzolana (Meta-Kaolin) Clay
The soil around the Mountain is enriched in pozzolana clay- which I incorporate into my paint formulations.
"The New Mediterranians"/ Pozzolana Paints
The use of the ancient Roman pozzolana clay in the preparation of 'paint chalk' -type formulations.
Pozzolana Paint Formulations/ Roman Tradition
'Chalk Paint' is essentially gouache with acrylic/ vinyl binders making the dried surface insensitive to water.
Mt. Vesuvius ( Naples, Campania in Italy) erupted periodically for centuries providing 'pozzolana ' clay ( meta-kaolin) which the Romans used to make concreate.
Of course, as a chemist, I produce 'pozzolana' thermally at 600 deg.C for 2-3 hrs. Temperature and time are important , otherwise you will generate alumina.
I mix the meta-kaolin with commercial latex ( actually a misnomer; it has higher content of vinyls vs. acrylics) , dye or pigment and another additive (secret at this point). I also add some additional 'polyacrylic ester' to boost quality of the formulation.
Artists use the 'acrylic paints ' ( more expensive but longer-lasting painted surfaces) .
Furniture finishers often use chalk paints ( calcium carbonate or plaster of paris) to produce the distinctive matte coloration.
I am currently completing this artwork using my 'pozzolana paint' formulations. Brush flow, drying time are excellent.
Mt. Vesuvius ( Naples, Campania in Italy) erupted periodically for centuries providing 'pozzolana ' clay ( meta-kaolin) which the Romans used to make concreate.
Of course, as a chemist, I produce 'pozzolana' thermally at 600 deg.C for 2-3 hrs. Temperature and time are important , otherwise you will generate alumina.
I mix the meta-kaolin with commercial latex ( actually a misnomer; it has higher content of vinyls vs. acrylics) , dye or pigment and another additive (secret at this point). I also add some additional 'polyacrylic ester' to boost quality of the formulation.
Artists use the 'acrylic paints ' ( more expensive but longer-lasting painted surfaces) .
Furniture finishers often use chalk paints ( calcium carbonate or plaster of paris) to produce the distinctive matte coloration.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
"Azo Paste/ Conversion Process to Azo Acrylic Paint
Bottom: Azo-paste dye via diazonium ion intermediate.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
"Drawing Is Not The Problem: Seeing Is"
"Drawing Is Not The Problem: Seeing Is"- Betty Edwards ( from: Drawing On The Right Side of The Brain)
Monday, December 24, 2018
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
"Duke Revisted"/ Painting
11"x 17" on watercolor paper.
Developmental 'azo-paste' acrylics, conventional acrylics. Yellow is cheap tempera with an addtive to prevent water sensitivity.
Inspired by the Genesis Album cover "Duke".
Developmental 'azo-paste' acrylics, conventional acrylics. Yellow is cheap tempera with an addtive to prevent water sensitivity.
Inspired by the Genesis Album cover "Duke".
Friday, December 21, 2018
"Duke"/ Developmental Azo Acrylic Paints
A favorite album of mine was "Duke" by Genesis. I am currently developing novel 'azo -paste' acrylic paints. More thickening is needed and i will try calcium carbonate or kaolin clay.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Copyright 2018
The designs on this blog are all my creations. Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.
The final painted designs ( on bristol) 9" x11" or 11" x17" are for sale when completed.
Email for details:
azo@email.com
I create most of my paints which are formulated by a novel process. Acrylics and gouache.
The final painted designs ( on bristol) 9" x11" or 11" x17" are for sale when completed.
Email for details:
azo@email.com
I create most of my paints which are formulated by a novel process. Acrylics and gouache.
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