Chintzy Grunge. Jeanne Downing. Art Play Date 2014

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1 Chintzy Grunge By Jeanne Downing Chintzy Grunge Art Play Date 2014

2 SUPPLIES Masonite Panel 7 x 10 approximate size FolkArt Buttercream 2 oz. Bottle Acrylic FolkArt Greenscape 2 oz. Bottle Acrylic FolkArt Burnt Umber 2 oz. Bottle Acrylic FolkArt Parchment 2 oz. Bottle Acrylic Sponge Roller 1 ¼ Diameter Sea Sponge White Bristle Brush 1 - Inexpensive Craft Brush Oil or Acrylic Flat Brush ½ wide, any brand Burnt Umber Oil Paint Any Brand Raw Sienna Oil Paint Any Brand Ivory Black Oil Paint Any Brand 10 Sheets Index Card Stock 8.5 x 11 (extra to play with) 1 Sheet Photo Paper 8.5 x 11 (optional) 1 pkg. Paper Doilies 4 diameter available from Hobby Lobby 1 yd. Ribbon 1 wide Transparent Ribbon for bow ½ yd. Grosgrain Ribbon ¾ wide Soft Blue Handwriting Graphic included in this pdf file Rose Motif included in this pdf file Seed Pearls Scissors Aleene s Original Tacky Glue Krylon Matte Finish 1311 Fabric Glue Palette Knife Computer Printer Camera INTRODUCTION Once created, take the challenge to find unique ways to present your artwork. Here is just one idea that is easy to execute. Grunge It Using simple techniques, odds and ends from your scrap box, and your camera, phone camera, or Ipad/Tablet camera, you can create a totally different style with your artwork. 1

3 BACKGROUND TREATMENT Figure 1 Figure 2 2

4 BACKGROUND TREATMENT 1. Apply 2 or 3 coats of FolkArt Buttercream acrylic to the surface of the Masonite panel using a sponge roller. Allow to dry. (Fig. 1) 2. Using a sea sponge dab on FolkArt Greenscape acrylic. Then with a wad of Saran Wrap, twist and turn, pressing into the acrylic paint, and apply the paint onto the panel using the same wrist motion. Let dry. (Fig. 2) 3. Stand the panel up vertically. Dab the 1 stiff bristle brush in FolkArt Burnt Umber acrylic which has been thinned with water. Place the brush at the top of the panel and allow the paint to run down the face of the panel, creating drips and runs of varied transparencies. (Fig. 3) 4. Dress the ½ oil brush in Walnut Oil, blot. Slip-slap the Burnt Umber oil paint around the edges of the panel. Soften with a soft cloth or paper towel. Keep the corners darker. Re-apply if desired. I used oil paint because I am an oil painter, but you could use acrylic if you are more comfortable antiquing with acrylic paint. Allow to dry. (Fig. 4) Figure 3 3

5 BACKGROUND TREATMENT Figure 4 PREPARE ARTWORK PHOTO Take a photo of the finished painting of Chintzy or use a photo of any of your other artwork. You may use a digital camera, your phone or Ipad/tablet. 5. Transfer the photo to your computer using whatever method with which you are familiar i.e. SD card, cable, the Cloud. 6. Open your image editing software on your computer. Most computers come with a basic image editing software, or you may have software that came with your digital camera. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop. 7. Size the image to approximately 5x7. My image turned out to be about 5.25x7. See video clip. 8. Now reduce the saturation of the photo. See video clip. 4

6 9. Print the photo on a sheet of 8 ½ x 11 index card stock (available from your local office supply store), or print the photo onto a sheet of photo paper. 10. Spray the printed photo with Krylon Matte Finish Trim off excess paper. (Fig. 5) Figure 5 Figure Antique the photo around the edges using the same technique as was used to antique the panel background. If the paper is too porous after spraying, the antiquing will look like the image on the far right of the photo. To avoid this effect rub Walnut oil with the Burnt Umber oil all over the photo first, then darken the edges as desired. (Fig. 6) 13. Streak with Burnt Umber plus a little Ivory Black oil. Let dry. (Fig 6) Figure 7 5

7 STRIPS OF WRITING 14. Apply a coat of FolkArt Parchment acrylic with the sponge roller brush on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of index card stock. The application does not have to be perfect. 15. Spray the sheet with Krylon Matte Finish Allow to dry. 16. Print the handwriting sheet that is in this pdf file onto the sheet of index card stock to which you just applied the uneven coat of acrylic. See Video Clip. Figure Tear the sheet diagonally, creating two strips of handwriting approximately 3 wide, but varying the width to 2 wide at one or the other end of the strips. (Fig. 9) 6

8 STRIPES OF WRITING Figure Antique the paper stripes with Walnut Oil and Raw Sienna oil paint. (Fig. 10) 19. Tint the torn edges with Raw Sienna Oil Paint. Allow to dry. (Fig. 10) Figure 10 7

9 20. Apply the glue with a palette knife across the back of the strips and securing on the back of the panel. 21. Darken the edges of the paper strips with Burnt Umber oil paint. Let dry. DECORATIVE TOUCHS Play with the positioning of the antiqued photo in relationship with the paper lace doilies, snippets of ribbon, seed pearls, and the motif cutout supplied in this pdf file. I pleated the soft blue ribbon and used a dot of fabric glue to hold the pleats in place while I glued the ribbon to the bottom of the photo. When you find a pleasing arrangement, glue the pieces with Tacky Glue. I found it easier to spread the glue with a palette knife across the back of the photo. When I was finished with all the foo-foo I tucked some Burnt Umber oil paint here and there on the roses to add a little depth to the painting. I also rouged some Bright Red oil paint on the front petals of each of the roses. Just a little to bring out the color. The final touch is the see-through ribbon, tied in a bow in the upper left corner of the panel. Display on an easel with some antique toys, metal tinware, or chipped china. CONTACT INFORMATION Jeanne Downing 468 W. 43 rd St. Loveland, CO designs@rosecote.com Visit for decorative painting books, packets, DVDs, and painting supplies and surfaces. Fill Your Brush with Elegance! 8

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