As
a narrative artist I find that I am always adjusting the stories around
me. This clay mask has been hanging around the studio for years. It has
been cast, been in videos and I felt it was time for a facelift.
Because it was clay, I knew it would take Creative Paperclay® very well.
SUPPLIES
Object
Creative Paperclay®
Acrylic Paint
I started by slightly dampening the surface with water then building up the butterfly shapes with the clay.
Next
I added texture with a variety of tools from a wood skewer, ceramic
mark making tools and something I do not know the name of. Maybe for
cooking (not my specialty). Finished by smoothing the edges with a
little water.
Next I applied a wet brown paint, I immediately blotted it for a stained effect. This was just my base color.
Since
I wanted it to look like it was part of the original mask I added a
wash of titan buff and grey paint. While wet I salted the paint to give
it the feel of the mask.
Play with Art, and Dream in Color!
Darlene Olivia McElroy
I started by slightly dampening the surface with water then building up the butterfly shapes with the clay.
Very cool!
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