I just finished this painting today. It is another watercolor on a reconstructed Tyvek surface. I love how the paper impacted the final image. This is a portrait of a lovely gentleman I met at the opening of the National Watercolor Society reception for the annual International show. I asked to take his photo but failed to get his name. If anyone recognizes him, please sent me more information.
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I love to see your new work on this blog. Congrats on another beautiful painting.
You certainly are on a roll with these portraits! Keep going and I love seeing how you paint on the Tyvek (now have to go back and read about deconstructed Tyvek and what you glue it on to for the substrate).
Where can I read about deconstructed Tyvek. Also, where is a supply place for Tyvek?
I love your work. Someday, I'm coming to a workshop.
The term deconstructed tyvek is one I made up! It describes my process of tearing up a painting I did on Tyvek which wasn't to my liking. You have to make a cut in the paper to be able to tear it. Once you start tearing you will see the paper is made of at least 3 layers which tear apart unevenly. I glue it back down on another failed painting, usually on watercolor paper but it could be another surface. I put the painted side of the Tyvek face down so that color shows but not the image. I like to paint a new watercolor painting on this reconstructed surface, so i use YES glue because it accepts watercolor when it is dry. Matte Medium will glue the Tyvek down but be too plastic to accept watercolor. If you intend to paint a new painting on this surface with acrylic paints, then matte medium is fine to use. You can buy sheets of tyvek from www.allweatherblueprints.com in quantities of 25 sheets at a time. Be sure and get the larger size. If you just want to tear up Tyvek, you can get free envelopes at the post office but there is some printing on them. I hope this helps.
Thanks for explains the term deconstructed Tyvek. I am going to try this!
Thank ou! Just ordered the Tyvek. Wish you were closer to Texas. I sure love your work.
It has been a while since I have been in Texas but I would love to return. Perhaps we can make that happen!
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