Asemic Writing: The Language of Art

[@xhoxolatequilts]

Yes....I did an art piece very late last night...and it is kinda beautiful with a flowing poem! All thanks to you....the watercolors are in bright colors...my writings in strong black...I don't think I could do it again today....probably in a week or month or so.....the writing needs to flow....for some reason today I am tight....oh wow....guess my writings would reveal as such!!! Interesting but THANK YOU!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Sounds great! Breathe! Do some meditation to get centered. Don’t wait for the muse - just show up and she’ll find you!

[@patriciadavis2545]

Love your work! I’m doing more collage so I will try your asemic writing! Plus I have an old dictionary lying around somewhere. Great idea for that! Thanks Pat!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Have fun!

[@jenfleming9412]

Thanks Patt. A great vid on this technique. I love using this asemic writing on my cold wax and oils. The surface is nice and thick to handle this with a squewer scape. I also have old book pages as well as dictionary that look good in collage. Another thing I’ve found is old dressmaking patterns that are good in my cold wax and oil work. I’m still on the CWM and loving it still.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Yes, it is so easy with cold wax and oil to scratch back. I use sewing patterns too - very good tissue. I haven’t had the best luck with embedding collocate in my cold wax and oil paintings. I think I am too aggressive and end up,pulling it up or gouging through it. I find it best to use it as my under layer with acrylic medium.

[@lawrencerodgers2074]

I too like art work on top of words... It looks like making use of every piece of paper available. Thank you for this demo it helps me. Much appreciated.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You are so welcome!

[@unscribble7975]

This was great! Thank you for sharing your ideas. Was the black background on the grocery bag acrylic paint?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Yes it was black acrylic zI a-plied with a scraper to keep it smooth, you could use black gesso too.

[@BeateK-j2c]

Hallo Patt, I'm German and as Stabilo is a german Brand I ensure you that we say Sta-bi-lo with the emphasis on bi😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@ErinEnoArt]

Thanks for the info on the emphasis! As for the pronunciation, is it sta-bee-lo or sta-bill-o I have a KZbin channel and am always trying to make sure I have the pronunciation correct for products regardless of how it’s generally said in North America 😁 For one, Arches watercolour paper is pronounced ‘arsh’ not ‘arch’ 👍🏻

[@justinthefarm]

I didn’t hear her ask for your advice but she was quite gracious to thank you.

[@beerich2117]

Why would anyone want to write things you cant read? I really dont understand.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

For many reasons. It is an art form in itself, for privacy reasons, meditation, to give mystery to a piece of artwork are a few. I really like the look of it added to my artwork to break up space and add interest. I don’t necessarily want the viewer to be able to read my thoughts. Here is a great blog post to check out. thisissofun.com/asemic-writing/

[@ginainfantino411]

Adding to the previous response, it is also a form of mark making to add interest to your piece. It especially looks very interesting set in the background. It’s an art thing.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

@@ginainfantino411 I agree! It often helps me stay loose in a piece too. Brings in new energy!

[@darkworld2806]

Because is not Writing, is the shadow of writing, the idea of linear writing without words there is nothing to read, however it can make sense as the aesthetical elements remind you or evoke to you something. Search some image on internet and Maybe you will understand What i mean.