Abstract Foam Painting

Figure A

4. Apply the mixture (plaster or hydrostone) to the panel. Create and enhance the design or depth of texture with spatulas, scrapers, trowels, etc. (figure A).

5. Create added abstract details with scrapers, screwdrivers, forks and knives to imprint the applied ground mixture while it is still wet. Working time to create extra texture is short since the mixture will be setting up. Let dry completely.

6. Paint the entire surface with gesso or white latex paint. Let dry.

Figure B

7. Spray insulating expansion sealant in a desired pattern on the surface of the wall hanging. Let dry (figure B).

8. Paint the foam texture with gesso or latex paint. Let dry.

Figure C

9. Spray paint the raised textural surface with black paint (figure C). Let dry.

10. Paint the remaining surface of the piece with various colors of acrylic paint.

• Mix dark and light hues of purples to create depth of color on one section.
• Mix dark and light hues of green in the section on the other side of the raised texture. Let dry.

Figure F

11. Embellish the raised textural surfaces with luminescent or metallic paints as highlights (figure F). Let dry.

12. Spray patches of black webbing spray paint over the entire work.

13. Seal the abstract foam painting with spray gloss or matte clear coat. Let dry.

14. Screw the hanging brackets onto the back of the mixed-media foam painting.

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