What is impasto? Impasto is an art term used to describe thickly textured paint that
is almost three-dimensional in appearance.
Using an impasto technique often leaves visible brush strokes in the finished
painting. Many times those brush strokes are actually more important than the
subject matter itself.
You could almost say impasto is a type of sculpture—but for painters. And on a
canvas.
For example, if you see a painting and you’re not sure whether the artist has used
impasto technique, just look at the painting from the side. Check for globs of paint
sticking out from the canvas. That’s impasto.
From the front, impasto paint is highlighted by whatever natural light is in the room
(since it sticks out so much) and with heavy impasto you’ll be able to see shadows
underneath the paint too.
Unlike wet-on-wet blending techniques, impasto really makes a physical statement,
which is why you’ll find it most often in expressive, abstract works.
is almost three-dimensional in appearance.
Using an impasto technique often leaves visible brush strokes in the finished
painting. Many times those brush strokes are actually more important than the
subject matter itself.
You could almost say impasto is a type of sculpture—but for painters. And on a
canvas.
For example, if you see a painting and you’re not sure whether the artist has used
impasto technique, just look at the painting from the side. Check for globs of paint
sticking out from the canvas. That’s impasto.
From the front, impasto paint is highlighted by whatever natural light is in the room
(since it sticks out so much) and with heavy impasto you’ll be able to see shadows
underneath the paint too.
Unlike wet-on-wet blending techniques, impasto really makes a physical statement,
which is why you’ll find it most often in expressive, abstract works.
*IMPASTO ON CANVAS with acrylic paint
My original acrylic paintings
on canvas are ready-to-hang!
They look better on a wall
without a frame! A very
contemporary Look!
(but a frame can be added if
so desired)
The finished paintings are
ready to hang with hooks,
and wired, no glass or frame
is needed.
The paintings are brilliant in
color, hard to see this on
this website.
All you do is decide where
to hang these beautiful
paintings!
(You need to put the nail in
the wall however! :)
on canvas are ready-to-hang!
They look better on a wall
without a frame! A very
contemporary Look!
(but a frame can be added if
so desired)
The finished paintings are
ready to hang with hooks,
and wired, no glass or frame
is needed.
The paintings are brilliant in
color, hard to see this on
this website.
All you do is decide where
to hang these beautiful
paintings!
(You need to put the nail in
the wall however! :)
*WATERMEDIA ON PAPER
What is Watermedia?
In art, watermedia is the general term for media that are distinguished from oil or other media by being
diluted with water when used.[1] Watermedia include watercolours, gouache and acrylic, amongst others. It
is sometimes combined with other media, commonly collage.
In art, watermedia is the general term for media that are distinguished from oil or other media by being
diluted with water when used.[1] Watermedia include watercolours, gouache and acrylic, amongst others. It
is sometimes combined with other media, commonly collage.
These original watermedia paintings are painted usually using acrylic watered down.
These I have made into into high quality prints, notecards, cards etc.
These I have made into into high quality prints, notecards, cards etc.
*Prints - Offset Lithograph
What is an Offset Lithograph?
The offset lithographic process works by first transferring an image photographically to thin metal, paper, or plastic
printing plates. Unlike other forms of printing, in offset lithography the image on the printing plate is not recessed or
raised. Rollers apply oil-based ink and water to the plates. Since oil and water don't mix, the oil-based ink won't
adhere to the non-image areas. Only the inked image portion is then transferred to a rubber blanket (cylinder) that
then transfers the image onto the paper as it passes between it and another cylinder beneath the paper.
The term offset refers to the fact that the image isn't printed directly to the paper from the plates, but is offset or
transferred to another surface that then makes contact with the paper.
The offset lithographic process works by first transferring an image photographically to thin metal, paper, or plastic
printing plates. Unlike other forms of printing, in offset lithography the image on the printing plate is not recessed or
raised. Rollers apply oil-based ink and water to the plates. Since oil and water don't mix, the oil-based ink won't
adhere to the non-image areas. Only the inked image portion is then transferred to a rubber blanket (cylinder) that
then transfers the image onto the paper as it passes between it and another cylinder beneath the paper.
The term offset refers to the fact that the image isn't printed directly to the paper from the plates, but is offset or
transferred to another surface that then makes contact with the paper.
My "Olde Philadelphia 1910" aka "Broad & Locust Streets Philadelphia circa 1910" is an gallery quality Offset
Lithograph made into prints by a high quality commercial printer (see image below)
Lithograph made into prints by a high quality commercial printer (see image below)
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Prints on Fine Quality Paper by a Professional Printer
Lois Allen Charles
Fine Artist
Email: loisc815@gmail.com