Friday, May 11, 2012

A New Surface To Paint On . . .

© Cathy Bueti 
mixed media on 8x10 clayboard

I am becoming a hoarder of all books mixed media.  lol  And one of them that I love is Mary Beth Shaw's book "Flavor For Mixed Media".  I had never heard of clay board until I read this book.  And I love her artwork so I was curious about what it was like to paint on.  When I saw that you could scratch into it and create texture I was curious.  

So I tried it the other day and I really liked it.  I used watercolor crayons and gesso to lay down the first layer of color.  And man, the clay is like a sponge!  It really soaks up the media you add to it.  I like the matte look it gives to the paint.  It was fun to scratch into the board.  And then I looked at it and it didn't feel complete until I scribbled with my black sharpie and white out pen.  I tell you I am addicted to adding scribbles to my art now! 

Anyone else use clayboard?  If so I am wondering how to finish this piece as far as varnish etc?

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15 comments:

  1. ManonMay 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Glad you found clayboard. I've used a variety of the boards available and they are all so much fun!! Glad you are lovin' it!! : ))

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  2. miriam millerMay 11, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I love new books-must try this one. I tried claybord once and had a lot of fun with inks and then using fabric scribbles that dried and peeled off the color back to white-very fun!

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  3. YvonneMay 11, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Will have to try clayboard. sounds fun! Happy PPF.

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  4. NettyMay 11, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Never heard of clayboard will be on the lookout for it now. Thank you for sharing. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  5. WrightStuffMay 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    How interesting, though I think it's more your talent as an artist than the clay board!!

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  6. carol l mckennaMay 11, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Clay board is great ~ and your creation is very textural and love the earth colors ~ lovely ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  7. wandamarie.blogspot.comMay 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE, CATHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. minnemieMay 11, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    hmmm... i need to know about clayboard! I LOVE the colors in your painting.

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  9. Tracey FKMay 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I need to find out about clay board now... this is a great piece of work and I am loving the new direction...xx

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  10. peggy gattoMay 11, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    very lovely!!!
    I like clayboard because you can layer and layer and layer!!!
    Nice art!

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  11. MandyMay 12, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    great work...love these colours too...xxx

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  12. carlareyMay 13, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I used clayboard a few times years ago. I can see how it would be the perfect surface for your pieces. Love this painting, and you are right, it just wouldn't seem finished without some black and white scribbles.

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  13. Daniele ValoisMay 14, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    So cool.. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. EVAMay 15, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    How interesting! I've never heard of clay board or tried it. Great painting!

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  15. kristin maynesMay 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I've never used clay. It looks great though. I really like the numbers and colors you used. How are you feeling, by the way? Hope all is going well. {{hugs}}

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