Are you tired of your old furniture?
Instead of throwing it away, why don’t you give it to me, I can gie to it a new creative twist!
Tell me what you wish and I will paint it on your renewed forniture!
In my experience Oil Paints have surprising bonding characteristics in fact it can adhere to a multitude of surfaces but oil paints require a rough ground in order to adhere to metal.
Painting on metal is probably one of the oldest forms of application of the oil painting technique. Painting on tin foil was already practiced in the very early centuries, for ornamental purpose and to imitate gold. Copper is probably one of the most superior supports for oil painting,because of an ion exchange which creates a chemically bond between oil and copper. But unfortunately the modern fornitures are made in steel, pigmented polyester powder and metal surfaces are too slick for oil painting that requires a prepared sheet.
So how to accomplish this challenge?
I have considered different preparatio, like:
Gesso, but I found out that it does not work as a primer on metal – it does not adhere either.
Garlic…even if it was very thempting the idea, I have considered that I could not paint with a persistent garlic smell all around me neither present my artwork smelling as a bruschetta!
At the end I have used acrylic enamel paint that (intended for use on metal, and various surface indoors and outdoors)
So with regards to the endless bad smell the toxic enamel paint produces … I regret that I haven’t used garlic juice only…
Anyway…here is the long drying preparation…and what a result!
Art in Progress Blog
I post progress photographs and scans of current commissions also on my Facebook fan page
Besides commissioned paintings on fornitures, I love tomake portraits. I am also looking for new places to exhibit my artworks. In the mainwhile I paint themes from the Mythology to the man and woman dancing in the nature. All my paintings are available for purchase as original artwork or as art prints and greeting cards. New completed paintings and drawings are added to the gallery constantly so, be sure to check back in soon.
You can send me a photo to webmaster@elenapecci.dk or simply, If you would like to discuss your own commission or simply have any question or queres, or comments about this site, do not hesitate to contact me. I am always open to new challenges and I will welcome suggestions.
Best, Elena