This was a little plaque I found with the words already on it. It was plain white with a bit of wood grain showing. I cleaned and primed the surface before I painted over it in thin layers. I added the letters back onto it where they had almost disappeared. I used a matte medium to make the glazed colors so they would be transparent. This glazing technique adds a nice luster and depth to the painting, and it also ensures that the integrity of the paint is not jeopardized. Then I used a semi-gloss sealer over the whole thing to give it a uniform shine and to protect the painting.
I generally do not like words in my art, but this was simple and the words didn't overpower the painting. It really spoke to me. There is always a refreshing of the soul when I go to the beach. (I also like the nice twist of creating my art over the words.) I will most likely do a few more of these and see how it goes.
Enjoy!
Be Still
Acrylic on cradled wood
10.75 x 5 x 1.5
SOLD
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