Blackened Canvas Art

O.k.... I don't really know if there is a name for this type of art but I'm going to call it Blackened Canvas for now since most of the time they have a black layer in the mix.  I've been intrigued by the combinations of texture, black and metallic paints but have yet to try one so I figured now as a good a time as any.

What am I talking about?  Well, Andy Skinner is the first place I saw them or something similar to them.  His is I'm sure lots of complicated techniques because many of his pieces are cast but the texture is AMAZING!

Similar art.....

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art from Mark Perry - The Male Crafter...

Mark actually made a series of videos sharing how he created this very canvas - Mark Perry Canvas.

He also had some cool techniques but unfortunately some of the supplies (the modeling paste & glue) is from England.  I tried a few combinations of various modeling paste and glues but nothing got the same chemical reaction that his did.

Anyway, now that you know the look we're going for, I thought I'd show you my take on things....

First, instead of a canvas I'm working on an old game board.  You know how I like to recycle "stuff" into art.

and I'm also going to use pattern tissue paper as my initial layer of texture.

First I started off by adding a bit of collage medium ~ I like Collage Pauge but you could use Mod Podge or even white glue (like Elmers).

Next I crumbled up the paper and pressed it into the glue.  I made sure I left lots and lots of wrinkles since texture is the key to this art.

I used my heat tool to dry it quickly.

Trim off the excess tissue...

Then I tore up a facial tissue (you could use TP as well) and a cotton ball. 

I know, sounds weird but stick with me here.

Next I applied more glue where I wanted to add the facial tissue bits. 

Then I added bits of the facial tissue and dabbed on a bit more glue

I did the same thing with the shredded cotton ball.

Next I used an Andy Skinner stencil to create a couple dimensional textured pieces using modeling paste.

and in the corner I used a piece of punchenella to add more texture. 

Finally I used my finger to apply more modeling paste around the cotton ball area (just because it looked lonely up there).

 And here is where I'm going to leave it dry over night.

Just to be sure the under layers of glue have completely dried before I move on with more layers of glue.