Studio Session

[@heatherstephens2154]

I really appreciate you demonstrating your process in your “professional” studio 😉

[@cerropaint]

Thank you for watching Heather...and the message of appreciation. This is my home studio...I also have a studio space in the Art District Of Liberty Station in San Diego. It's next to the SD International Airport...so with all the planes a little challenging to do videos there!😵‍💫

[@InaSolsberyartroom]

That "apple" series is really nice ,I love the red color spots. I used my old stretched canvas paintings to decorate book covers for simple journals and they sell well at markets. But now I have used up my old paintings and have not made any new ones in forever. But your loose canvas idea and the mounting of it, inspired me to create 1 big collage/painting, I could cut up and use for that purpose. I hope all is well Denise. Good luck with your next shows and classes. Please stay in touch. : ) Going camping tomorrow. YAY

[@cerropaint]

Hi Ina...you're probably already in your camp site! I love the idea of using loose canvas for book covers. I used them for blocks last year and think I may make boxes this year (when I have a free moment or two)! I really love piecing scraps together! Enjoy your camping retreat...I get to go on a two night trip in few more weeks...much needed outdoor time! Talk to you soon.🌷

[@user-JoReimer]

Once again you showed me a possible solution to a current problem. Thanks. This pair of paintings are so compelling and very interesting compositions… similar but not the same.

[@cerropaint]

Good morning Jo...happy Sunday to you. I did like the composition too and they go with a larger piece. When I have the paints out I figure I may as well paint a few...instant series! Thank you for being here!🧡

[@darisjudd3128]

Did you say your original frame had glass, in it? Or was I plastic? This is a great way it frame. Thank you. Ps what do you do with the extra glass/plastic?

[@cerropaint]

Hi Daris. Yes the frame has glass or sometime plexiglass. I take that out and use the frame backing if I have works on loose cavas or paper...sometimes I use the frame for a 1" deep stretched canvas...then I don't need the glass or the backing, just the frame. I save the glass to cut down for assemblage art pieces or to use when I do cyanotypes to layer things with when I set them out in the sun. Nothing goes to waste around here!😉

[@lindalavid]

Great! Love that you showed the glue options. Curious. Did you use cold wax for a fixative? The white background was like a dewy pearl. Gorgeous. Me likee mucho.

[@cerropaint]

Good morning Linda...I'm always happy to see you here! I actually did a soft transparent white wash over the entire piece to calm the colors down...I didn't need it to be a vibrant as it was. It does have a dewy feel to it now...I'm liking it much better.🌷

[@lindalavid]

@@cerropaint I'm amazed at how much you know and are so gracious with sharing your knowledge. White transparent wash. Get out!

[@bethhiggins8721]

Ty! Great idea and way to reuse what you have! Is it the same for paper? How about if there is more raised elements that you can't easily scrape/rub over? Lastly, does the sealing the board prevent warping? Ty again!

[@cerropaint]

Good morning Beth...good questions. I'm not sure what you mean by raised elements...how raised? I often have more texture and "stuff" than what is on these pieces, i.e. cardboard, doilies, stuff! It works the same, I just use my hands to smooth everything down. It can be trickier using books to hold it down and warps can happen between smooth and raised spaces. On one board I actually did a coat of clear sealer on both sides to keep it from warping , though on the other I did not and it's fine with no wrapping. Once they go into a frame they are pretty sturdy and haven't wrapped. Check back in 10 years and I'll let you know who it's going!🤭😉🌷

[@bethhiggins8721]

@@cerropaint Lol ty!

[@doskawisniewska7854]

Hi Denise 😊...you always have awesome ideas. Is the wallpaper glue acid free? Thank you ❤

[@cerropaint]

Good morning Doska...No, the wallpaper glue is not acid free. I think I did mention it's not archival but wanted to offer that up as an option because I like working with it. The Neutral PH glue or matte medium is the best way to go for archival...hopefully our art will be around in 100 years!🤭Thanks so much for watching!🧡

[@doskawisniewska7854]

@@cerropaint Thank you🥰

[@kathleenc5345]

Loved this video! I had a question regarding the metal clips that were on the back of the cardboard. How did you remove them? Thank you.

[@cerropaint]

@@kathleenc5345 Hi Kathleen…The clips they are pretty easy to just pry off. Then I sand it smooth and prime or gesso over it. I usually primer with gesso on both side to keep the board from warping. Hope that helps.👍🏻

[@kathleenc5345]

@@cerropaintthx Denise!! I hope your trip is fabulous btw!!