Diana M. Davis Watercolor

Diana M. Davis Watercolor

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Luna Moth on Masa



Here is my new watercolor of a luna moth and blue hydranea on masa paper. Try this technique, take a piece of masa paper which is 90lbs and crumple it in your hand put it in a bowl of water, then gently stretch it out and using Elmers school glue and water coat a piece of 140lb cold press then apply the masa, gently, removing all bubbles. This must dry and usually takes a day. The next day draw your sketch and paint.. This technique gives a wonderful batik look.. Here is the luna moth I sketched the painting from. I save my findings of butterfly and moth wings. I do hope you get to see a luna moth. They are incredible.. So large and almost transparent ..This one was in my yard one night... I'm getting ready for the Virginia Beach 17th Street Art Show which will be July 24th, Going to the beach for the day to get some inspiration, hope the salt, sand and sun helps. talk to you soon, Diana

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful painting, Diana--a great design. I love your hydrangea--you got so much detail into it without it's feeling fussy--quite an achievement!

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  2. This is a lovely painting Diana...I love the gentle colors. And I HAVE to work with Masa paper...have not tired it yet!
    Ronelle

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  3. thank You Laura,I love those moths...
    Thank you Ronelle, I think you will like Masa paper. The main drawback is the drying time. take care,to both of you, Diana

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