Hard Edge Intuitive Painting Time Lapse - Part 1

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Let me know what you think! Critiques welcome.

[@jonathanking4107]

I absolutely love this, thank you 😍

[@PaulWalesArt]

Fascinating! And loved the result!

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Thank you!

[@neilford1891]

Very nice. I like the color palette.

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Thanks!

[@junemaguire5053]

Thank you love this.

[@Shalinee2212]

Great job! I just wondered why you used two types of tape? Is it so you don't mess it up?

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Thanks! And you are correct, I can easily bend the one tape to make nice sharp lines, but then block out with the other tape. It’s a bit of extra work but worth the end result!

[@favors59]

where can I find that kind of masking tape ?

[@hamsted]

Looks great! Are you adding medium to your paint? I noticed you use several coats. Any tips for a nice smooth surface?

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Thank you! I do use 2 - 3 layers of matte medium to seal the tape before I add the color. It helps eliminate any bleed that could happen. Because of how much I layer my paint, the finished painting usually ends up pretty textured. When you look at one of my paintings up close you can kinda see the “ghosts” of the layers that ended up getting covered. I actually really like the texture, and from far away it’s barely noticeable.

[@hamsted]

@@AnthonyRuscittoStudio Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to get less texture in my color fields, well at least less of the brush strokes. So I thought I'd experiment with some mediums to add to the color.

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

@@hamsted I don’t really have many brush strokes luckily… I think its mostly because of the paint I use. I’ve switched to mostly Nova Color acrylics, they are a really nice medium body paint that tends to resist the burst stokes. I’ve also noticed that if I think the thicker paints with a 50/50 water and medium and then do 2-3 thin coats I’ll also not have to deal with texture from brush strokes. Oh, I also keep a spray bottle with water by my side, and if the paint starts to get to thick and dry out I just hit it with a little mist

[@brucebertie9909]

is having to do multiple layers to achieve a solid colour unavoidable ?

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

For the most part, yes, unfortunately. But it does lead to some pretty interesting textures in the end!

[@jvd2611]

Can you please tell me the brand name and size of the thin green, bendable tape you are using?

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Sure! It’s Stikk 1/4” tape. I get it off Amazon and it’s really affordable!

[@jvd2611]

Thank you Anthony, prior to your reply Stick is exactly what I ordered on Amazon! Your video affirmed for me that I needed a form of tape I could bens as the wider tapes I have used did not. I enjoy your work and have subscribed.@@AnthonyRuscittoStudio

[@arfanjaved-augustine4108]

Please Let me know how you are making sharp Round edges with masking tape.

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

I found you can bend the tape as your are applying it, it takes the right tension for the best results. It takes some practice, but I’m sure if you try it you’ll be able to get it in no time!

[@SergioRodriguez-ng6ek]

hello good ... could you tell me what you apply before painting and what is its function ??? thank you🤘🏼

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Hey! I apply two coats of matte medium which seals the edges of the tape and prevents the paint from bleeding. It ensures the crispiest of edges.

[@martineakbayrak8033]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

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[@santiagoayalaa.5708]

Nice! The green and blue tape is both masking tape? One more thinner than the other?

[@AnthonyRuscittoStudio]

Thanks! Yes, both are painters tape. The green is Stikk brand 1/4 inch tape that at get from Amazon and the blue tape is the Scotch 2090 painters tape I get from Home Depot