Get Poetic Watercolor Effects on Plexiglass - Guest Interview and Demo

[@marceystevens8275]

I would’ve never guessed you could could paint on plexiglas, especially watercolor 😊

[@peggybarranca2218]

LOVED this so much….thank you for the info and inspiration, can’t wait to play.

[@dogwhiskers8]

I love Lee's style. Everything he said about his art I can relate to. Very enjoyable visit. Glad I learned about him.

[@rachelparkervarner]

I love his work too. I hope to have him again!@@dogwhiskers8 I

[@karenarmendariz2858]

Thank you Rachel! I so enjoyed this guest and appreciate his openness to share this painting surface. I am wanting to experiment more myself so this was inspiring. You did a great job on this interview. Please share in another video your experience on this surface 😁

[@rachelparkervarner]

Will do!@@karenarmendariz2858 will

[@CarlottaART]

​@rachelparkervarner Looking forward to that! Ty

[@julieo8017]

Really entertains the joy of water colour allowed to do it's own thing!!!

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@julieo8017 thank you Julieo!

[@CarlottaART]

Excellent interview and demo! Thank you, Lee and Rachel!!

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@CarlottaART my pleasure!

[@CarlottaART]

​@@rachelparkervarner😊

[@beedee4427]

Great choice of colours! Whilst I tend not to use white in my work, Indigo and Transparent Yellow Oxide (both DS) are two of my favourites to use together in abstracts also. I work predominantly on Aquaboard so this surface intrigues me. Have literally just popped onto Amazon to order some. I know that my local art store has the Golden Pastel Ground. I have sooo much Watercolour Ground in my studio but this Ground has never occurred to me to use with the watercolour and definitely not on Plexiglass 😆. The paint just seems to move completely differently to Aquaboard (or my home-made Aquaboard). Fascinating video and lots of fabulous knowledge as always. Many thanks to both yourself and Lee

[@LeeMontsArtist]

I used to like Aquabord but now have trouble getting results I like with it…I still like Claybord and Gessobord for wc/gouache. Hope you will like this technique! Thanks for watching.

[@beedee4427]

@@LeeMontsArtist I agree, Aquaboard is very "specific" in what it can and can't achieve. I'm predominantly a portrait artist so I can get it to perform beautifully in that subject. However, I'm loving working with abstracts and different mediums right now and This combination looks so exciting. By the way, I forgot to say "I love your work" but I absolutely do and it looks so contemporary on the plexiglass. Love it. Again, many thanks and all the best from 🇦🇺😎

[@maryolin216]

Thank you Rachel and Lee!!! Excellent interview and demo. My favorite kind of painting. And now I get to try watercolor on plexiglass! Super excited! ❤

[@rachelparkervarner]

Have fun!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Loved this, thanks so much

[@rachelparkervarner]

Glad you enjoyed it Kelly!

[@gailcunningham182]

Very informative interview, Rachel. Lee was a good choice for your first one! I love how he is always experimenting and trying new things! Now my mind is stirring with lots of new ideas! lol Thanks, Rachel and Lee. Looking forward to more.

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

So fun! This is exciting! Thanks to you both for sharing this with us! Hugz, Tree

[@eleniphotos]

Thanks. I now have new NEEDS!

[@rachelparkervarner]

Haha!

[@suel4269]

Awesome, Rachel!

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@suel4269 thank you!

[@bevbarbara6597]

That was amazing! I can't wait to try this.

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@bevbarbara6597 me too!

[@thomsonmaclean2041]

Great video thanks Rachel. Interesting technique Lee has. You're right when you say Lee has a Rothko feel to his artwork.❤

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Thomson!

[@snowpony001]

Nice interview. Very. Very interesting and informative. Thanks

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was fun and I hope to have more artists on.@@snowpony001 I. I'm

[@bparsons7337]

Well, that was a revelation! These would make great gifts, because they don't necessarily need matting and framing.

[@rachelparkervarner]

Good idea!

[@Lisa-gs9ke]

Great idea! Hello from Summerville 👋

[@katherinecourtney1644]

First of all, I loved your interview. You did great and I loved this technique. Second, how exciting to hear you live in Columbia. Not too far from Aiken, SC. 🥰

[@rachelparkervarner]

There is a show coming to Aiken Art Center - Equestrian Art. I might go. I might have to stay in Aiken and go for a ride too if I'm being really indulgent. We'll see how busy I am - I think the show is in October. Look up www.aaea.info/page/43854/2024-fall-exhibit

[@brendamatzbeaz6016]

Is there a list available of the brushes and materials that Lee uses? I should have been taking notes, but I was too absorbed in watching. :)

[@LeeMontsArtist]

I’ll prepare a list later today. Thanks for watching!

[@LeeMontsArtist]

Supplies for painting wc/gouache on plexiglass: -Plexiglass 1/8” or 1/4” thick (easily ordered from Amazon) -Pastel Ground by Golden -Soft flat brush -Silver Brush #12 Golden Taklon Quill -Silver Brush Golden Natural Blend Ultra Round 16 -water to thin Pastel Ground -Golden’s Archival Spray MSA varnish (both Gloss and Satin) For mounting: -white Museum Board or canvas panel -Soft Gel Matte by Golden Cover back side of plexiglass with even layer of Soft Gel and position on the board (clean any extra Soft Gel from around edges). Place a heavy book on front surface while the Soft Gel dries.

[@sunrayrule]

Is the Plexiglass available anywhere?

[@LeeMontsArtist]

I’ve started ordering from Amazon. Frame shops sometime have scraps. Big box hardware stores usually carry sheets that have to be cut done.

[@bow2453]

How do you frame since its thick?

[@LeeMontsArtist]

There are many moldings that accommodate the thickness. I have also floated the plexiglass ….spacers and archival foam core are used to lift the mat. You can also paint on the 1/8” plexiglass, but I tend to use that for smaller works.

[@gertietheduck]

@@LeeMontsArtisthow archival is the final work? does it ever peel off? Gorgeous paintings by the way!!

[@LeeMontsArtist]

The archival quality should be really good. Acrylic ground on acrylic plexiglass forms a strong bond, unlike acrylic on glass. The layers of archival spray varnish also protects. Of course finished pieces should be treated with care as any watercolor on paper. I do tend to frame behind glass just because that Pastel Ground seems to attract dust I’m guessing because of the texture. But unframed pieces can be dusted off with a soft mop brush.

[@patriciasjodt1933]

When viewed upsidedown, his landscape looked like a seascape with crashing waves.

[@rachelparkervarner]

I see what you mean Patricia!