

We started with Christmas trees. My son wanted to make the whole living room so he also included a chair in his artwork.
I wanted to see how the colors would layer so I did each color in mostly one line.
We're into recycling around here so I pulled out a granola bar box and we made some colorful Christmas ornaments that we'll hang on our tree if we can still find them when it's time to decorate. :)

Back to more Christmas- I got curious as to how the colors would look on colored construction paper. I took a picture from two different views so you can see how the light plats on the Metalix.
Why not go ahead and try it out on black paper too? The silver shows up really well on black. The other colors don't show up quite as well on such a dark surface.
Guys, I know I keep using the word excited, but this was new to me and I think it's brilliant. One of my art teacher friends, Casi Jo, texted me a couple weeks ago and said that you can use Kwik Stix for printmaking, so I had to test that out, too. We used the foam printmaking sheets you can order super cheap (or you can recycle a foam meat tray) and my son made his image by pressing his drawing into the surface with a dull pencil. Next, he chose a color and went over the whole surface with a Kwik Stick? Stix? Anyway, the next step is to just cover the plate with a piece of paper, rub it making sure to get all the edges, and then peel the paper up to reveal the print. You don't even need to soak the paper or spray the surface! So easy! Just be careful on the edges of the plate because your fingers will lift off the paint. Try working from the center out.
We had so much fun testing out the new Kwik Stix! I can't wait to see what this company develops in the future.
I love Kwik STIX too. They are awesome! The company said they were going to send me some neons and metallic to try out too but I never got them. I might have to buy some anyways! I didn't know about the foam printmaking. I have to try that! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI ADORE this medium as well!! I have used play colors but would love to try Kwik Stix .
ReplyDeleteColours make kids life colourful. Kids love the colour during their childhood to draw beautiful drawings, and we all adore them.
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