Monday, September 22, 2014

What weird techniques do artists use in Hillsboro?





“I love rusty old found objects like rusty nuts and bolts, copper and steel shavings from an industrial metal process  and I use granite, marble, and mosaic glass called smalti,” explains mosaic artist Lynn Adamo.

Catherine Bede says, "I use a lot of wet-on-wet watercolor technique for very detailed flower paintings."

Wonder what weird technique or process you’ll get to see during Washington County Open Studios? October 18 and 19 from 11 am to 5 pm, 40 artists will be demonstrating their techniques for you. 


Lieta Gratteri, watercolor painter explains, “The weird technique I use is granulation. When layering and layering colors over each other, rotating from warm and cool colors, you can get some amazing effects.

"What has been challenging me is taking inspiration from historical patterns in art and architecture and integrating an element or style into my own artwork, especially in art journaling and bookmaking," says Valerie Sjodin, mixed media artist.


You can see art in the making October 18 and 19 from 11 am to 5 pm in the suburbs and country during Washington County Open Studios.  Get a tour map and directions FREE at www.washcoart.org

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