Abandoned Ship Graphic Art

 

  Copyright 2021  D.S.S. Use with permission.

Van Gogh Portrayal Graphic Art

 

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Mulling Oil-Based Paints: Use of Jojoba Oil (Liquid Wax)

 

Dave Soriano

Oil -based paints for artists are rather expensive. In addition, some artists prefer to mull their own paints. Just around van Gogh's era, such paints were being manufactured in tubes, a practice continuing today. Some pigments are very expensive. I am studying the mulling of such paints using jojoba oil ( a liquid wax). It is non-drying. I am keeping the paint in pans and ,when ready for painting, I add drops of linseed oil for the drying effect. Residual paint , from the mulling process, is diluted with chemically-modified turpentine ( very low alpha-pinene content) and allowed to evaporate . The residual pigment/ jojoba oil can be recovered for painting utility.

Human Consciousness Graphic Art

 

Nude and Tree Graphic Art by Soriano

 

Fish Out of Water Graphic Art by Soriano

 

Robot With Cape Graphic Art

 

A Study of Artwork Foundation: Recycled Cardboard

 

Recycled cardboard was treated with: Rustoleum sprayed lacquer (clear matte), Mod Podge or aq-based polyurethane. The spray lacquer dries to touch on 1 hr, can be handled in 2-3 hrs and totally dry in 24 hrs. The Mod Podge dries in 30 minutes and the aq. polyurethane in about an hour. All were then coated with acrylic gesso and paint applied ( acrylics/ kaolin clay and liquid car wax or watercolor, car wax and kaolin clay). Observation: all three are fine, but the spray and Mod Podge seem better. This is good for artists not having canvas available but wanting something other than paper. This is also good for studies before going to canvas and for beginners such as children (Mod Podge avoiding spray lacquer) . Of course, the cardboard is not archival. Also good for artists wanting to make their own foundation and paints. I like two coats of spray lacquer for my purposes.

 Cardboard sprayed with Rustoleum clear matte lacquer. Two coats within 1.0 hr. I leave 24 hrs to fully dry and then apply acrylic gesso before painting.

"Rhode: Wife of Helios" Graphic Art by Soriano

 

The Farmhouse Graphic Design by Soriano