Sgraffito acrylic painting

An acrylic painting demonstrating the use of masking tape, glazing(varnishing), sgraffito(scraping) technique, and the overlaying technique.

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7 December 2020 This week I will be teaching a drawing lesson on natural forms and I want to introduce students to a colourful alternative application of drawing through the ornamental technique of sgraffito, which has historical and contemporary applications in wall décor and ceramics.

Sgraffito with Oil Pastel | Jo Hall

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A finished example of the vessel type demonstrated on the great pottery throw down recently. #greatpotterythrowdown | Instagram

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I utilize my drawing and painting skills with a technique known as sgraffito. In this process layers of colored slips or underglazes are applied and then carved back through to reveal the clay...

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Aimed at beginners and experienced artists alike, unleash your creativity with there 20 abstract painting techniques: from dry brushing for texture to smooth blending for gradients. Embrace impasto for bold strokes, washing for a delicate finish, or pouring for fluid patterns. Experiment with splatters for dynamism, glazing for depth, or scumbling for a soft focus. Use a palette knife for vivid layers, dripping for abstract effects, or sgraffito for intricate designs.

Sgraffito is an art term describing a technique used e.g in plaster, pottery, glass or paint. Basically one or several layers of the medium are revealed by scratching into the top surface.