Painting - Creating Faux Smoke Effect
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08-06-01, 09:40 AM
I don't know much about the special painting techniques beyond what's in the how-to books.
In a room with white walls, I want to create a smoke or sooty look around the walls. I don't want a heavy look.
Would I use more glaze and less paint than the standard 4-to-1 mixture?
Would a light grey, medium grey, dark gray or black be best?
What technique should I use? color-washing? rag-on? sponge-on?
Any tips to share that aren't often mentioned in the books?
Thank you.
In a room with white walls, I want to create a smoke or sooty look around the walls. I don't want a heavy look.
Would I use more glaze and less paint than the standard 4-to-1 mixture?
Would a light grey, medium grey, dark gray or black be best?
What technique should I use? color-washing? rag-on? sponge-on?
Any tips to share that aren't often mentioned in the books?
Thank you.