3DPortraiture

Lesson 3

Third fame - an exaggerated cameo appearance

I wanted to stretch my 3D boundary with this little lesson.

I used a faux wooden embroidery ringed frame, which made a perfect little portrait. The oval had an old world cameo feel to it and with my little soul coming out of this one like this, reminded me of something from a different era… and made me feel a little nostalgic even if I wasn’t where that came from.

• using masking tape, make sure your little frame is covered to minimize mess.

• lightly wet the inside plastic loop.

• Make sure you have a few handy clay tools available. I have my clay roller, my trusted “go-to” wooden tool and my porcupine quill for added details. Any other items that you love working with.

• start filling your space with clay.

adding on

pushing the boundaries of the tiny frame

a warm embrace

I wanted the hands on this piece to belong to the “mother”, for her hands to be circling around her daughters, in a warm embrace.

I felt the hands completed the circular motion of the frame and the whole feeling of the piece in general. I was very happy with the outcome and the overall feeling of togetherness that I was hoping to achieve.

painting

Colors / Paint I used

1. Titanium White (Golden)

2. Paynes Grey (Systems 3)

3. Burnt Green Earth (Sennelier)

4. Light Perm Red (Maimeri)

5. Portrait Pink (Systems 3)

6. Titanium Buff (Systems 3)

7. Yellow Ochre (Amsterdam)

8. Black Stabilo pencil and white & yellow neocolor crayon

varnish time

If you have been in my other classes, you will know that I use Winsor Newton Matt Varnish spray finish off all my pieces.

I adore the matt finish.

Please make sure you spray in a well ventilated room and with a mask on. Please use caution to ensure your safety.

Allow your painted piece to thoroughly dry before and after use.