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Saturday, September 8, 2018

An Introduction To Pulp Painting Artwork

By George Johnson


Regular painting requires prior preparation. Pulp painting is no different. Careful preparation of the pulp is significantly important. It has the potential of determining the end result of the painting.

It is a type of art that uses the pulp to create a colored painting. The pulp is applied on a safe carefully to create a colorful painting. There are different materials that can be used to create pulp such as reeds, grass, bamboo and even cotton fiber.

It is important to select the fiber that will work for you. Each fiber has a different type of texture. You can get different results on the same painting depending on the fiber you used. The next step is to create the pulp by mixing the fiber with water to provide a fine texture.

The most preferred fiber to use is bamboo as it is usually easily available. It creates a pulp that is easy to control and less absorbent. Once the pulp is ready, it is colored with different colors ready to be used.

Each fiber tends to absorb color differently just as with textiles. The same red pigment will look different in the different fibers just as it would in different textiles. The varying texture and surface texture of each fiber also tend to produce a different color result.

You need to be very attentive when mixing the colors or else you will end up with a tone you did not expect. Once you are done mixing the colors on the pulps, keep the pulps separate. Do not allow them to mix the colors by keeping them together.

The technique used in these paintings allows the addition of colors. The colors are mixed optically to give a certain illusion. When you stand and view the painting close, you are able to see the different fibers and their colors separately. But when you view the painting from a distance, it gives a mixed perception.

It is important to have a sketch of the painting you want to create even before you get started. The painting technique used may be confusing if you do not have a sketch to guide you. This is mainly because unlike in other artworks where you start with the background moving forward, this one requires you to start with the front and move backward.

You, therefore, have to practice this special technique. It is unlike other regular painting and will require some practice to get it right moving from the front to the back.

The whole idea of the painting technique is to help you keep control over the outcome of the painting. When you start with painting the foreground, you avoid painting over a wet background. You, therefore, have control over how the painting ends up.

As you continue painting, ensure the pulp remains wet. To give an appearance of depth, several tones of one color are used. Each layer needs to be applied carefully to avoid messing the previous layer.

You may use a board on the background of the painting to strengthen it and allow it to hold the painting properly. You can use silicon as it is the best adhesive for this work. It is also recommended to clear out as much water as possible using a vacuum pump to quicken the drying process.

The entire piece depending on the size can take up to weeks to dry. Once it is dry you can remove it from the board and have a paper thin painting as your end result.




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