Combination activities (Tapestry of Faith)

In "," a Tapestry of Faith program

Subtractive process: revealing something

Add crayon markings to heavy paper, then cover with them thick black paint. When the pain has dried, use a wooden popsicle stick or toothpick to scratch design through paint to make a drawing. The scratches become lines, revealing the color beneath.
Make two separate paintings, then cut or punch several holes through one layer. Glue to bottom layer so reveal second painting through the openings.

Additive process: adding other materials or layers

Using acrylic paint, paint an entire sheet one color and let dry. Then add lines and squiggles of another color on top.
Add small pieces of tissue paper to paint as you work, anchoring the paper with the paint.
Draw with crayons on painting paper, then paint over the crayon with watered-down paint. the drawing will take on a new dimension with the paint but will not be covered.

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Last updated on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

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