I love those San Diegan CPSA chapter members! They always make me feel welcomed and appreciated.
Everyone was very interested in learning how I work with canvas on the Icarus board. When I rolled out my 24" x 48" canvas in progress I could definitely see their curiosity peaking.
Here are the points I discussed during my presentation:
- why canvas
- what type of canvas
- how to prime it
- how to mount it and varnish it
Afterwards I demonstrated the three main techniques I use when working with canvas on the Icarus board :
- mapping the main colors with wax pastels (low temperature)
- melting and thinning wax pastels (high temperature)
- developing colors, values and details with colored pencils (medium temperature)
I set up three stations, each with a board at a different temperature, so that a line of attendees could swiftly move through the steps and try the different applications. Unfortunately, after I answered all their questions, there wasn't enough time for everybody to try to replicate the techniques. However, I think they all walked away with a sense of new possibilities.