I am an artist, not a writer. My Intent is not to educate, enlighten or inspire but rather to clarify my motivations to myself. I find that when I write down the thoughts and reasons that I take certain paths, it helps me to avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Let's face it, authentic work evolves through a series of mistakes, lessons learned and options eliminated.
William, is that pink I see! You must be feeling inspired again. Are you pleased with how the oil paint is working with your cement? I've been quietly enjoying watching your work since Christmas. Loving your previous piece as well. Take care. Carole
Hi carole, yes that's pink. The problem with dry pigments compatible with cement, is they have a limited range. The problem with oil paint is that you can't polish it. I am highly concerned with surface in my work. One of favorite things about working in cement is the surface can be finished in many different ways and the pigment mixed with the cement allows for those finishes. Oil paint usually has a matte finish. I am having to find ways to use that as an advantage contrasting it against glossy areas of polished cement surface.
hello sir ,, i really appreciate your work ,, but there is one think i don't understand how do you finalize your piece to be ready to be in a wall ?? how do you frame it ?? please show me .. thanks
When I first came up with this technique I placed a cement backer board into the back of the wet cement. It had a wooden support attached around its parameter for hangers or attaching a frame. Now because I have started adding polymer to the cement it is strong enough to be removed from the glass without an attached support. After the piece is finished and cured, it is cemented to the Hardy board support that is one inch larger than the art. The wood support is still around the edges of the panel protecting the edges of the cement from being bumped or chipped. The whole support structure is usually painted black. A frame can be attached if desired.
William, is that pink I see! You must be feeling inspired again. Are you pleased with how the oil paint is working with your cement? I've been quietly enjoying watching your work since Christmas. Loving your previous piece as well. Take care. Carole
ReplyDeleteHi carole, yes that's pink. The problem with dry pigments compatible with cement, is they have a limited range. The problem with oil paint is that you can't polish it. I am highly concerned with surface in my work. One of favorite things about working in cement is the surface can be finished in many different ways and the pigment mixed with the cement allows for those finishes. Oil paint usually has a matte finish. I am having to find ways to use that as an advantage contrasting it against glossy areas of polished cement surface.
DeleteI think the contrast of glossy and matte would be an interesting addition to your work.
DeleteIt´s a great picture, amazing, with an interesting techique.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Thanks Sergio!
Deletehello sir ,, i really appreciate your work ,, but there is one think i don't understand how do you finalize your piece to be ready to be in a wall ??
ReplyDeletehow do you frame it ?? please show me ..
thanks
When I first came up with this technique I placed a cement backer board into the back of the wet cement. It had a wooden support attached around its parameter for hangers or attaching a frame. Now because I have started adding polymer to the cement it is strong enough to be removed from the glass without an attached support. After the piece is finished and cured, it is cemented to the Hardy board support that is one inch larger than the art. The wood support is still around the edges of the panel protecting the edges of the cement from being bumped or chipped. The whole support structure is usually painted black. A frame can be attached if desired.
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