Decorative

  • Popcorn Ceiling Texture

    Popcorn Ceiling Texture

    Ceiling Texture on painted metal crutch AppearanceChunky surface irregular surface   Physical ChangesExpanded the line qualityMade a smooth surface roughChanged the color (CelluClay comes in different colors).Sharp to the touch due to the way it was appliedStrongest/most stable where the CelluClay was thicker and attached to itself. UtilityPotential to adhere things togetherCan attach to a…

  • Jasper Johns

    Jasper Johns

    Target, 1961 Materials: Encaustic and newspaper on canvas Much more interesting up close. Can see layers of collage and the texture of the paint and wax. Shows possibility of utilizing the transparency of wax.

  • Léonard Limosin

    Léonard Limosin

    Materials: Painted enamel on copper The enamel has a vibrant payoff and ability to be applied delicately. I have some thin copper sheets that I would be interested trying enamel on. The copper could also be engraved and sculpted, then painted on top.

  • Celia Butler

    Celia Butler

    Spunomi Prize, 2023 Materials: Synthetic hair, cast paper, plaster, foam, spackle, wax mediums, acrylic, paper straw Process: Possibly the light blue is painted foam or paper with cold wax medium mixed with a pink paint. Materials only include acrylic paint, not oil.  “Treats.” Celia Butler, www.celiabutler.com/treats

  • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

    Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

    At the Circus: The Bareback Rider, 1888 Material: Tambourine with oil on vellum The possibilities of painting on found objects. Especially a tambourine which is basically a stretched canvas. 

  • Masako Miki

    Masako Miki

    The Cat That Lived a Million Times (Book by Yoko Sano), 2023 Materials: Patinated Bronze Holographic Entities Reminding of the Universe, 2023 Materials: Patinated bronze and claro walnut wood Curious about how she achieved these patinas on bronze and would love to ask Lloyd. A nice refinement to them and they look like different materials.…

  • Nicole Eisenman

    Nicole Eisenman

    Untitled Materials: Oil paint on cast aluminum Eisenman applies oil paint roughly onto a surface, opposed to a smooth application that attempts to cover the aluminum. Eisenman uses the paint to emphasize the material and create an interesting texture.

  • Merett Oppenheim

    Merett Oppenheim

    Object, 1936 Materials: Fur-covered cup, saucer, and spoon, cup Process: Adhesive to attach fur Content: Surrealism, hard/soft, luxury Oppenheim uses fur to create a surrealist object: “a sculpture that joined incongruous parts to create an impossible, uncanny object” It brings about ideas of hard and soft, luxury and the tactile experience of using the objects.…

  • Dip Paint

    Dip Paint

    Dip paint on softball AppearanceObject half red with a sheen (multiple coats). Adds a fresh coat to an old object and emphasizes the degradation and original texture of the ball. Physical ChangesCreates a uniformed surfaceColorAllows texture and original form of the object to show through UtilityAdheres to most things, absorbent objects need more coatsCan be…

  • Mirror Effect Paint

    Mirror Effect Paint

    Rust-oleum Mirror Effect on baby wipe package AppearanceShiny, extremely reflective on smooth surface. Can see wrinkles and imperfections. Physical ChangesChanged the color and utility of the surfaceSurface reflects more light and shadows making it a more dynamic object UtilityCan be used to create a reflective surfaceCan elevate an item  Rust-oleum Mirror Effect on resin AppearanceShiny,…

  • Fur

    Fur

    Fur on metal bookend adhered w/ spray adhesive AppearanceColorful, furry, animated Physical ChangesCreates a furry textureCompletely transformed the previous metallic surfaceThe piece is now animated and feels aliveEmphasizes the shape of the object to be an entrance or mouth UtilityAdheres to metalChanges color and texture

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    AppearanceThe individual pieces of glitter are coarse making a chunky on the surface causing larger shadows and highlights. The glitter has a light blue tint and is reflective. Physical ChangesChanges the way light hits the objectGlitter is fragileCovered the surface with a uniform texture UtilityAdheres to adhesiveChanges color and texture

  • Flocking

    Flocking

    Green Flocking on spray foam, wire Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surface. It can also refer to the texture produced by the process, or to any material used primarily for its flocked surface. Decorative, facades and veneers Makes surface appear velvety, soft and green. Is able to cover…