In a discussion with my Colour Boot Camp students recently, we talked about the possibility of a texture workshop, so I thought I'd share a recent project I've been working on to add another type of texture to my paintings.
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| Used teabags drying in the sun (or they would be, if we'd had any recently). |
When the teabags are carefully cut open they yield some luscious coloured 'grainery' which can be mixed into gel mediums and added to your work.
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| Chamomile tea, dried and separated from the bags. |
Each type of tea gives a different colour to the tea bags, as well as a slightly different texture.
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| Lipton tea - looks a bit like a tea robot wannabe, doesn't it? |
The teabags once emptied, can be carefully ironed (or not), filled with a visual treat or a supply of fresh air from your surroundings, and incorporated into your artwork.
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| Lemon tea (not kidding) - love this colour |
Because there's such a wide variety of colour and texture, the possibiliites are endless - I'm thinking additions to tree bark, ground cover, 'brick' walls, and......
What would you/could you use this for? As always, I'd love your comments and suggestions.
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