Beginner's Guide to Painting on Wood E-Book

Betty Padden

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Seitenzahl: 29

Beschreibung

A complete guide on how to use various types of paint to complete your woodcarving projects! Author and professional woodcarver Betty Padden provides clear, detailed instruction for each paint type – acrylics, oil paints, latex paints, and thinned acrylics. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, material lists, and wood carving patterns, also included is insightful advice and expert tips on working with each type of paint on wood. Learn how to choose brushes, blend color, prepare wood, add details, and so much more!

Leseprobe

Betty Padden and her husband, Bob, own Wooden Apple Signmakers in Auburn, Mass. They have been professional sign carvers for 35 years and have been teaching their craft to students for more than 30 years. They are the creators of SantaCarls®, a unique figure that has been sold at Disney parks and Busch Gardens. Betty also designs and paints for Ne’Qwa Art and Blossom Bucket, among other companies. Visit bettypadden.com for cutouts, patterns, and designs, and help for woodcarvers struggling with projects. See more of Betty’s work at woodenapplesignmakers.com.

Beginner’s Guide toPAINTINGON WOOD

By Betty Padden

© 2020 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Beginner’s Guide to Painting on Wood is an original work, first published in 2020 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0153-1eISBN 978-1-6076-5932-7

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Paintbrush Care

Painting With Acrylics

Using Oil Paints

Working With Latex Paints

Using Thinned Paints on an Unprimed Surface

Pattern Section

Introduction

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced carver, it is imperative to learn how to paint. As we all know, a poor paint job leaves much to be desired—even on the best carves.

This booklet walks you through four seasonal projects utilizing four painting styles. I’ve included patterns in the back if you’d like to carve your own plaques, although the painting techniques described can be applied to any carve. You will learn about blending, highlights, shadows, and more. As you read along, you’ll discover the painting process is nothing to fear. With a little patience and practice, you may even enjoy it as much as carving. For each article, one “pea” refers to a pea-sized drop of paint.

Useful Tips

Planning Ahead

Create your color scheme before you start painting. For example, I decided I wanted to paint the tulips (Painting With Acrylics, here) purple with green leaves. I wanted the flowers to pop off the background, so I chose a neutral taupe background to create a good contrast. Color matching can be a challenge. Check paint stores and online for resources to guide you in pairing colors.

Mixing Colors

When mixing colors, always add small amounts of a darker color to a lighter one. A little bit of a dark color goes a long way; however, if you add a light color to a dark color, you will have to mix a lot of paint to achieve your desired shade.

How To Blend Colors

Blending is one of the biggest stress points for most beginning painters, but it is essential to producing a good painting. This simple technique makes the difference between an amateurish paint job and an admirable one.