Watercolor Painting: Masking Fluid
Sat, December 4, 2010 at 10:02PM Mandala painted in watercolors using frisket as a resist.
the final painting, frisket removed (see video below)
the page painted with watercolors over frisket
design drawn in frisket, still wet
5.5x8.5" exacompta drawing journal, watercolor
A 40 second video showing me removing the frisket (at 4x speed), very quick + easy.
The mandala was "drawn" with frisket. This experiment was inspired by Stephanie in Creating with Intention at Spiritual Evolution of the Bean. Stephanie is an incredible freehand mandala artist whose work you should explore.
The experiment. I drew the design in frisket, using the tip of the container to create the lines. Let it dry overnight. When I had a little time I set up the watercolors. Even later in the day I had a chance to paint the page with watercolors. Pretty random. This isn't watercolor paper - so the watercolors aren't as rich as could be.
Here's a link to the quick video at VIMEO of me removing the frisket, in case you can't see it in this post above.
I used Schminke blue masking fluid aka frisket, which comes in a bottle with a tip for drawing. I shook the container aggressively but unwanted air bubbles came out in a gurgle as I worked. So shake just lightly. It can be applied with a brush for a thinner line, but apparenty that can seriously gunk up your brush so use a junk brush. [For those with sensitivities, it has a slight chemical odor and contains latex.]
What's next? More experiments of course. I envision using a tiny brush to draw delicate polks dots or thin lines within doodles, and a mandala on watercolor paper... what would you do with frisket?
Reader Comments (7)
What an eye-catcher! And so beautiful!
so so amazing.. you inspire me w/ every blog post.. I never wud hv known this stuff existed if not for you.. hugs
Nofretiri, There really is so much potential with this masking fluid. I love the look too.
Bonnie Rose, I've been studying the massive Dick Blick Catalog. More experiments en route!
~ Tammy
I have always wanted to try frisket but I have not. It looks like it acts similar to rubber cement but has more height- better performance. It will be on my list. Good video- helpful
Wow, that is so, so gorgeous. I love your work!
I am going to go play with frisket RIGHT NOW! :-D What a great post, thank you so much for sharing it!
I love the Spiritual Evolution of the Bean's site so much. Mandalas are such a big theme in my own art, and I love the lovely freehanded imprecise yet soulful way she makes hers.
I hope I can find Frisket... Schminke actually sounds German so maybe I'll get lucky on this one!! Thanks for sharing this cool tool... best wishes for your happy creations, tj