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masking fluid

24/11/2016

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Masking fluid, is a medium that a lot of artists struggle with, at times myself included. I have experimented with a variety of brands over the years.. Some are better than others, although what might suit me, would not suit someone else.
Depending which paper you use, it can be difficult to remove, and when you do remove it, the paper must be totally dry. Often I choose not to use it at all, preferring to paint around shapes, and allowing paint to bleed into the areas, which can allow for a softer end result. But when you are wishing to preserve small shapes, in order to have more freedom with the washes, then some masking fluid may be the right choice.
So, back to brands: I like Windsor & Newton, because it doesnt rip the paper ( providing the paper is robust enough ) Recently though I have been using the Masquepen from Cruddas Innovations Ltd, which is available from Jackson's Art Supplies UK, as it has the option of a very fine nib for applying extremely fine lines. You must be assiduous in cleaning out the nib in order to prevent blockages.
I have had trouble with this, and wrote to the company, who very kindly supplied me with more nibs and needles to clean with. The fluid is very easy to remove, not damaging to the surface of the paper, so, worth experimenting with.. so give it a try!
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a blog post on my blog!

1/11/2016

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Yes really! How remiss am I? Its been ages!!! I walk around in my own little world picking up ideas, painting like crazy, teaching art lessons, and my.. how time flies!
Yes, I have been busy, and painting lots of Hedgerow pictures.. I seem to be getting more and more involved in that world, as well as doing commissions etc.
The best news is that I now have my work represented in Sandra and Mike Balmer's lovely Gallery in Ellesmere .  http://www.thegalleryatnumber3.co.uk
She is taking a number of my paintings to this years Chester Art Fair
http://www.chesterartsfair.co.uk
This Autumn has shown the most spectacular colours as I have seen in my local Bodnant Garden.. I feel some tree paintings coming on. I have quite a bit of new work too which I will upload on here in the next few weeks.. 
The cut off for animal commissions is the end of November if you would like one for Christmas..
​Lets hope my next post won't be so long!
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