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Joy of Medina County Magazine | September 2020
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT: IN THE STUDIO
Starting With a Simple Art Project by Kariem Farrakhan II Art can be intimidating. But there are tools and techniques that can be used to start creating some very simple, but great-looking art projects, at home with very little experience. Allow me to introduce you to transfer paper.
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Transfer paper is a thin piece of paper that is used to transfer a drawing directly onto another surface. One side is white, and the other side is coated with pigment and wax. It usually can be found at any arts and crafts store. Let me give you an example of how to use it. 1. In the first photo is an 11-by-14 canvas painted with a layer of sky blue, white and navy blue. However, any colors or color combination can be used. Ensure this layer is dry before moving on to the next step. 2. Print out whatever it is you would like to paint. It can be a stylized word like the example pictured or a different type
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of image. For kids, this is great technique to use for coloring book pages of their favorite cartoon characters or superheroes. 3. Lay the transfer paper pigment side down facing the surface. Place the print on top of the transfer paper, so the transfer paper is sandwiched between the canvas and the print. Carefully trace the image with a sharp pencil or pen. 4. When the transfer paper is removed, there will be an outline of the picture that can now be painted. Have fun painting, everyone!
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Kariem Farrakhan II is a Wadsworth artist who has experience creating art using a variety of media and enjoys sharing his knowledge, while continuing to learn. He is the art director for The Spirited Palette, https://thespiritedpalette.com/, and maintains his own solo platform at The Indigo Kid, https:// theindigokid.com/. He can be reached at kariem@thespiritedpalette.com or by calling 330-3293930.
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