Found Image Painting
All levels | 14 min 54 sec
Introduction
00:28
Materials
03:03
Create image
02:59
Create Painting
02:47
05:37
Taught by Molly Hatch
Feeling artistic but intimidated because you don’t think you can draw? Molly shares her process of creating a piece of art based on found imagery. She covers where to source material as well as how to group and gather elements into a painting. The final image is translated through your own hand – with all the artistic charm and none of the self-doubt that too often creeps into creating art.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • Collection of copyright free images and fonts from the web
  • Saral transfer paper
  • drafting or washi tape
  • round or script watercolor brushes
  • gouache paints in a variety of colors
  • paint pallet or plate
  • smooth thick paper
  • scissors and X-acto knife
  • eraser
  • mechanical pencil
  • Amaco t-3 ceramics stylus
  • photo copier/printer
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Source imagery
  • Trace designs
  • Use gouache painting

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on  how to create art based on imagery
  • 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step expert instruction by artist Molly Hatch
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Found Image Painting Reviews
192 users recommended this class to a friend
beverly billingslea
Brief, straightforward, clear instructions. Minimal materials. Loved the idea that you can break up an image and create exactly what you want. This technique can be applied to more than a framed pieced.
More than 3 months ago
 
Carmen Johnson
This was pretty cool! Molly gave great details on how to create this image painting.
More than 3 months ago
 
Shelia Schlobohm
Explained well. Looking forward to giving it a try. Thank you.
More than 3 months ago