In the first article, we thought about composition in textured art with the Rule of Thirds and how this can improve our art. In this article, we will look at creating a focal point. What is a focal point? The focal point is the part of the art that the Read more…
What is composition and why is it important? Composition in art is how different parts of the design are arranged and there are some “rules” of composition that can be followed to get a more pleasing result. There are lots of ways to think about composition including geometry, balance, rhythm Read more…
Create mini art with the Powertex Bister crackle technique Creating mini art has been a great way for me to keep creating but in a manageable way and practice techniques. Bister crackle is a favourite and the organic patterns looked so good grouped together when they were done. I’m using Read more…
Powertex mini art with Yellow ochre and Bister sprays Creating a small series of mini art is a quick way to test out an idea. In this mini series I used a combination of Yellow ochre Powertex Universal Medium and Bister sprays in warm colours. I used 9 small squares Read more…
Making mini rust art with Powertex and Rusty Powder The Powertex mixed media minis were a brilliant way to get back into creating after a break and after the tiny metallic art I wanted to try some mini rust art. Rusty Powder is one of my favourite supplies and while Read more…
Have you used Powertex Stone Art? Stone Art is a paper based, dry product that can be used in two main ways. Either add texture with it or mix it into an air dry clay and use with all colours of Powertex Universal Medium and other products. Create texture with Read more…
Add real rust layer to your mixed media art with Powertex Rusty Powder. Powertex Bister and Rusty Powder are a great combination while creating lots of texture and atmosphere in your mixed media art. The rust colours and textures are easy to achieve with this guide to the rusty layer. Read more…
Use Bister to create a series Making Powertex art in a series or collection is a great way to practice techniques and develop a style. This small Powertex Bister series started out as an experiment with Rusty Powder and Bister while I took a break from acrylic painting. Using limited Read more…
Powertex rust art is about creating organic and natural textures. This abstract art starts out playing with Bister sprays and Rusty Powder with no plan. I took my favourite colours and tools and so I was still in my comfort zone. Create your own Bister and rust art by building Read more…
Stone Art is a paper based product from Powertex. The powdery consistency can be used to create a stone texture but it can also be mixed with Powertex Universal Medium to make an air drying clay. In structured and mixed media art it creates a fine organic texture.