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Splashing Character on Windows (view source)
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==Article Transcript==
Along with drawing caricatures, window painting is one
of my passions. Over the past 30+ years, I have been
see my finished window paintings.
I was always taught in order to do a
job properly you must first have the
use to paint windows.
* A couple of tarps. One to lay on the ground under window and one to lay under your paints. It keeps thingsclean. This can be a messy job. I have failed to do this in the past and you can see the results on the tailgate of my truck.
* 3” sponge rollers (Larger for huge showroom windows)
* It is best to get a premixed black paint for the darkest pigment. Black that is mixed at paint stores is never dark enough. It usually has more of a gray tone on windows. Sherwin-Williams carries gallons of premixed black that work well for me.
=== Steps ===
===== 1. Design concept =====
Speak with the client about what their
needs are and what they are promoting.
If it’s a holiday window ask if there is anything
specific they would like on it. For
instance some prefer “Merry Christmas,”
while others prefer to stay generic and
say “Season’s Greetings.” Most often if a
client has seen your work, they will give
you free rein on painting holiday windows.
Promotional windows are used for
advertising and require a specific message.
Also find out if they have any color
preferences. Bring a tablet with you and
do a rough sketch to give the client an
idea of what you plan to paint so they
have the opportunity to make changes.
Once it is accepted, it’s on to step 2.
===== 2. Laying out design on window =====
This is when you will tape off straight
lines if needed and sketch your design
on the window with a china marker.
Being a seasoned window painter, I
no longer need preliminary sketches
on windows unless it is a special
font lettering design. The roller is an
extension of my hand, where the ideas
flow through right out of my mind. It
becomes second nature after you paint
for a while.
=====3. White base layout=====
The whole design is laid out with a white base color. This separates
the amateur from the professional. Without a white base,
the painted color will look translucent. By applying a base of
white and then painting color over it, your color will be solid and
much more vibrant.
Make sure to give the white base time to completely dry or you
will pick up white on the roller when you start applying color.
The result will be a muted color. The white could also lift off the
window. When the weather is cold, I sometimes go paint base on
another job to give it time to dry. The white dries quickly in the
warmer months, allowing me to continue right away with color.
=====4. Shades and highlights=====
All my color is painted with a 3” roller. This gives the window
a smooth clean look. I add depth by rolling on a light blue
shade to images I want to look 3-D. Make sure to decide
what direction your light is coming from as you will later
add Day Glo color for highlights
=====5. It’s color time=====
Time to start applying color with the 3” roller over the white base.
Paint colors one at a time until all the colors are on. Be careful
not to roll over wet colors when applying another color or you
will get colors mixed on your roller that could create a mess. Details
make the artwork pop. I apply a bright fluorescent day glo
paint in the highlight area. For example I will use the fluorescent
Rocket Red as a highlight for an image painted in a basic flat red.
The very last step will be white highlights which add to the three
dimensional look. For an even more finished look, I sometimes
add a white contour outline around the whole image.
=====6. Outlining and Detail=====
The final step is outlining and detail. This is usually done
with black paint, although I have gotten creative and used
blue or white. Generally, black is the best choice for this
step. The design is all outlined with black using a sponge
brush cut to desired thickness. This gives it a finished look.
Using a liner paint brush, I create expressive faces on my
characters to give them personality.
=====7. Optional Detail=====
For an added touch to make your
window pop, you can add a white
contour outline around the image.
Don’t forget to sign it and put
your contact phone number on to
get future work.
This is another fun and lucrative
way to make money using
your skills as a caricature artist
to bring your windows to life.
Holiday windows are the most
fun and best way to get started.
Now kick up your heels and paint
the town!
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File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0007.jpg|Step 1
File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0002.jpg|Step 3
File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0003.jpg|Step 4
File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0001.jpg|Step 5a
File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0006.jpg|Step 5b
File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0004.jpg|Step 6a
File:EF2019.1_Page_14_Image_0005.jpg|Step 6b
</gallery>
==See Also==
