Sometimes it’s fun to bring an idea to life by drawing on all the skills you’ve developed over years of making art. This painting, inspired by a memory from my recent trip to Italy, is exactly that kind of piece.
From the beginning, I had a clear concept in mind. I wanted to divide the paper into sections while carefully considering the composition—reserving space for the hats, experimenting with ways to suggest brick walls, and incorporating texture throughout. Every decision was intentional, building toward a layered and dynamic final image.
Below is the collection of tools I used to help achieve these effects:
- FrogTape — one of my best friends for protecting clean edges
- Oramask masking film — perfect for cutting out the gondolier hats
- A cut-up credit card
- Part of a silicone dish sponge scrubber
- Inkjet waterproof film for cutting shapes and lifting paint
- Cutting mat and X-Acto knife
- Handmade stamp
All of these tools played a role in shaping the final piece.
All of these tools played a role in shaping the final piece.
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| Viennese Festival 30" x 22" Transparent Watercolor |
This was a time-consuming painting. I had to create custom tools, wait for layers to dry, and carefully consider each “special effect” along the way. But in the end, the process was incredibly rewarding. I learned a lot and truly enjoy how this piece came together.
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