Getting more intense colors sometimes means using paint directly from the tube. Other times, it means planning ahead and actually layering transparent paint so that the light can bounce through and pick up more color on the way back.
In the video below, David Kitler demonstrates some of the differences between transparent paint and opaque paint. Take a look:
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There are many ways to create texture for a collage. You can layer paper or cloth, use very thick paint, mix sand into your medium, embed objects, and the list goes on.
In today's clip, however, Ann Baldwin will demonstrate how to use light molding paste or gel with an ordinary stencil to add a textured pattern to the surface of your collage. It's a very simple process, and as you'll see, very effective. Take a look:
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