Florida boardwalk - image transfer

[Terri]

I've been playing with small wood panels for image transfers. This one is finished. It's a 4x4" wood panel and I did the image transfer with Golden Open acrylic paint. I'm kind of smitten with their India Yellow hue.

After the transfer is complete, I go over the whole thing with varnish. Gloss varnish delivers the best clearing of the paper bits from the image transfer, as well as overall clarity of the image. I like it for that reason, but it's impossible to get a picture without some light glare.

The image is from a scanned B&W film negative using a Holga camera. The Holga is definitely low-fi. There's slight vignetting in the corners and this little toy camera provides an easy square format, which I like for these little panels.

 

[Donna T]

What a great way to use that transparent color, Terri! I love the look you got with your film negative and the vignetting in the corners adds a subtle vintage touch. Will you do a series of these and hang them together? If you wanted, could you use other transparent colors over the top of the transferred image? It seems like you could really have fun with this!

 

[Terri]

Thank you, Donna! I bought a few panels of various sizes, so we'll see what happens. And yes, I think other colors can be added over the top of the transferred image. I don't know if anything would look right over this particular color, but you can start with anything, really. Once the image transfer dries and the paper is all peeled away, transparent colors could go over it. If it seems too delicate, a coat of gel medium will seal it. Once sealed, it's like handling a collage.

More tests/playtime is in order!

 

[Jo Castillo]

This is fabulous. Pretty.

 

[Artyczar]

I really love this Terri! I've been working on a new Artist's book (well in my head for now) and it's Miami-themed, and this inspires me so much! In my mind, there's a lot of pink, but this orange gives me ideas. This is a beautiful piece!

 

[Terri]

Thanks Ayin! Glad you're getting some ideas from this color.

I'm looking forward to a Miami-themed Artist's book, sounds fun!

 

[Terri]

This is fabulous. Pretty.

Jo, thank you so much! Happy you like it.

 

[BArtsy]

I am new to CS and randomly clicking on posts... I really like this! It is very unique- and I ADORE small panels- almost all my oil paintings are on 6"x8"! Like the warmness and the palm trees!

 

[Triduana]

I love this. The orange is perfect for the scene and I love the composition, with the group of palm trees in the centre. Clever stuff!

 

[laf.art]

What a lovely piece. I really enjoy reading about your process.

 

[Enyaw]

Great piece of low sun.

 

[Joy]

Simple, but powerful composition and values. Interesting technique.

 

[Terri]

BArtsy, Kay, laf.art, Wayne, Joy - thank you all for looking, and for commenting. I really appreciate it!

 

[Dave Woody]

Love it, the colour is as soft and enjoyable on the eye as a fresh doughnut is to bite into.

 

[Terri]

Love it, the colour is as soft and enjoyable on the eye as a fresh doughnut is to bite into.

Well, when you put it that way...now I want a doughnut.

Thank you, Dave!