HOW TO: Max Ernst Texture with Plastic Wrap

[artwithterryann]

I use the plastic wrap technique for my intuitive paintings ... it does work with acrylics ... drop by my channel if you'd like to see some of my examples. The plastic wrap technique is really fun ... makes a painting feel like child's play.

[terrapin52]

nice cleavage.

[artistchronicle]

Yes, Fr, I agree and thanks to Lynette for sharing. And, Shadows, in my bit of research I noticed that decalcomania is used with gouache (and of course oils), but I'm not sure about acrylics. Give it a try and let us know! Just work really fast! :)

[shadowsonthehills]

This looks great. I've been thinking about doing some abstract paintings and have always wondered how artists utilized the plastic wrap. This is good stuff. Thanks. Could this be done with thin-down acrylics too? I assume it's going to dry really fast, but I'm truly curious.

[FrFrankiejr]

Wonderful technique! Thanks for sharing it. I can't wait to try it.