This wall frame looks earthy and tribal and is made using a technique of colour application in layers thus creating a 3D effect with colours .The other material used to enhance the painting are natural shells, jute cord and colours .
This wall frame looks earthy and tribal and is made using a technique of colour application in layers thus creating a 3D effect with colours .The other material used to enhance the painting are natural shells, jute cord and colours .
Fevicryl Acrylic Colours - Black 02, Dark Brown 05, Orange 17, Fevicryl 3D Cone Outliner Non Sticky - White 707, Fevicryl No Stitch Fabric Glue, Fine Art Canvas, Fine Art Brushes A4 Sized White Paper, Jute Cords, Pencil, Eraser, Paper Cutter, Shells, Sponge, White Carbon Paper, Single Paper Punch, Wooden Frame
Cut a fine art canvas sheet in A4 size Sponge dab a base coat with a terracotta shade made by mixing Dark Brown and Orange Give two coats for an even look
Draw an African tribal face on an A4 sized white paper keeping extra space on all the sides
Trace the face on the coloured canvas using carbon paper
Colour the face using 3D Cone Outliner - White The raised effect on the mask is created by applying 6 to 7 thick layers of the 3D Cone Outliner Make sure that each layer is added only once the layer below has dried
Stick shells in a geometric pattern for the headgear using No Stitch Fabric Glue
Paint the eyes, nose and the face using Acrylic Colour - Black Let it dry
Take a wooden frame of 20'' by 20'' in size, with holes drilled on the inner edge of the frame Punch holes on the extra space left around the face using a single punch
Use a jute cord and pass it through the holes punched on the canvas and the frame so as to hold the tribal face in place