Traditional Art techniques
Traditional art techniques refer to the methods and materials used by artists for centuries to create works of art. These techniques include painting with oil, watercolor, acrylic, or tempera; drawing with charcoal, graphite, ink, or pastel; printmaking techniques such as woodcut, engraving, or etching; sculpting with clay, stone, or metal; and many more.
Marielle Presente!
2020, Gouache, branches, and rope.
This portrait of Marielle Franco is an homage to her life and work. Marielle was murdered on March 14th, 2018 while returning from a speech. She was a politician, a feminist, and human rights activist fighting against police brutality in Brazil. Mixing her portrait with that of the crabapple trees is a way to say “Marielle presente!”
Painting
Painting is an art technique that involves applying color to a surface using a brush or other tools. The result can be a representational or abstract artwork. There are many types of painting methods, including gouache, acrylic, and oil painting. Gouache is a type of opaque watercolor that creates a flat and smooth surface. Acrylic paint is water-based and dries quickly, making it ideal for layering and blending colors.
These are a few of my studies and projects using this method.
Etching
Etching is a printmaking method using acid to bite lines into a metal plate. The plate is coated with an acid-resistant substance called a "ground," then the artist draws through the ground with a needle, exposing the metal beneath. The plate is then placed in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed metal, creating grooves that will hold ink and create the final image when printed.
Watercolor
Watercolor is a painting method that involves applying a water-based pigment onto a wet or dampened paper surface. The resulting colors are translucent, which allows for a unique luminosity and vibrancy in the artwork. Watercolor paintings often have a delicate and ethereal quality due to the fluidity and unpredictability of the medium.
