Welcome to the world of Reverse Painting on Glass. Reverse painting on glass has been considered a popular 'art of the people' for many centuries. The use of glass as a support for this intricate painting technique has not hindered its continuing popularity.
A reverse painting is created by painting a subject onto one side of a sheet of glass (or plexiglass) after which it is viewed from the other side of the glass, or through the glass.
Contrary to painting on a canvas or similar support this technique requires an artist to paint in reverse, or 'back to front.'
When an artwork is created on a support such as canvas or wood panel, it is painted from the same angle and direction that it will ultimately be viewed from on completion. However, in the case of a reverse painting the painting side and the viewing side of the artwork are opposed to one another.
Similarly, an artwork that is created on a canvas usually begins with a rough outline and gradually builds towards its completion and finishing touches. In a reverse painting this procedure begins where it would normally end and finishing touches such as finer details and the artist's signature are usually applied first and the background applications of colour are added later, hence the use of the term 'reverse painting'.
The effect that glass can give to a reverse painting can make it a very beautiful object. Some artists use thick glass in order to give more depth to their work.
For those who see a reverse painting on glass for the very first time it can take a little while to realise that the subject has been painted on the surface of the glass itself.
Extract from website "A guide to reverse painting on glass" at http://www.reversepaintings.com See reverse painting artworks at http://www.mayannemackay.com
Copyright Mayanne Mackay 2005
For many people, photos are at the heart of their... Read More
A leather look can add elegance to your scrapbooking page.To... Read More
Dog hair (called chiengora)can be spun into yarn, much like... Read More
Have you ever thought about giving a personalized Gift Basket?Is... Read More
Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed... Read More
Having this nagging doubt that you may upstage your precious... Read More
Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby! Besides being relaxing and fun,... Read More
Origami is a wonderful and elegant art. It has been... Read More
There are several types of refrigerator magnets that you can... Read More
It is unbelievable when one says, yeah, I collect comic... Read More
If you've always wanted to know how to make your... Read More
Haven't you always wanted to give someone a beautiful gift... Read More
Over the years, collecting coins has grown from being just... Read More
We store comics to keep them valuable. Air pollution, ultra... Read More
Everyone has a hobby. We love all kinds of music,... Read More
Today's handmade quilts are more like a work of art... Read More
As crime and drug use increases, the risks involved in... Read More
Storing origamiThis is a great question. Many people want to... Read More
One of the best ways to display photographs, memorabilia and... Read More
Rainy days can be so boring for a child?and just... Read More
For you to enjoy your treasures, they need to be... Read More
In today's world, everything that's old can be described as... Read More
Last year our family tried out a new way to... Read More
The title reflects Woodworking as a hobby, not as a... Read More
By the time your teen is in high school, you... Read More
You've seen the shows on television. You've watched the auctions... Read More
Puzzle pieces make playful embellishments and borders. Puzzle pieces give... Read More
Let me say straight away that tracing your family ancestry... Read More
In warm weather, latex balloons will typically only last outside... Read More
One of the biggest challenges faced by airbrush artists are... Read More
The easiest way is to start right from the beginning,... Read More
With candle making, there are hardly any limits. You can... Read More
There are no specific rules stating that all photographs or... Read More
Which ones can be money making hobbies? A friend made... Read More
By the time your teen is in high school, you... Read More
Finding the right product to sell at a craft show... Read More
If you are looking for a fun gift to make... Read More
From baby pictures to vacation pictures, images of family and... Read More
The birthplace of origami is still a mystery. Paper was... Read More
If you want to keep your comic book collection in... Read More
For leather work, consider the basics: an awl and spare... Read More
A smart, but irritating man once told me that Airbrushing... Read More
The first thing you will need to do is check... Read More
Take note that you need to decide whether you want... Read More
For many people, photos are at the heart of their... Read More
Personally, I have become fascinated with gemstones (precious and semi-precious... Read More
For those of you who have been racing your RC... Read More
It is so often that people are not aware with... Read More
Many people don't know that you can actually improve the... Read More
Your enjoyment will start right from the moment you start... Read More
Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies |