~Paint a Paddle Auction for ALS~
I was approached by my art partner in crime to participate in an Art Auction to support our local Chapter of ALS Canada. I was given a 56 inch wooden paddle and the only instructions that came with the paddle was to make art! The thought of creating art on an oar was a little challenging to the mind and after racking my brains with the "what on earth should I do to this paddle" question, the only thought that came to mind was to just go with the flow and let my imagination run wild!
***UPDATE***
DUE TO COVID-19 THE PAINT A PADDLE AUCTION FOR ALS HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FALL 2020.
DATE T.B.D.
DUE TO COVID-19 THE PAINT A PADDLE AUCTION FOR ALS HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FALL 2020.
DATE T.B.D.
Details and dates on the the auction for ALS can be found here at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paint-a-paddle-for-als-canada-live-silent-auction-tickets-91335152901
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paint-a-paddle-for-als-canada-live-silent-auction-tickets-91335152901
A Paddle with Options
The paddle shown here will be available for auction on May 2, 2020. While the sunset side of the paddle has been sized and painted with oils, the hummingbird side is wood burned with acrylics and a protective coating of EnviroTex Epoxy Resin. Another little hidden feature on the hummingbird side but I cannot divulge all the secrets!
Side One:
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I was gifted a new wood burning kit and the first thought that came to mind was doing something with the wood burning pen. The image that was embedded in my mind was Hummingbirds. So off I went, scrolling Hummingbirds and trumpet vines with the burning pen. Hopefully for those who love art, Hummingbirds, nature, canoes and paddles, this unique piece of art might be just what you were looking for!
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After the initial burning and paint detailing was completed, an additional process was applied to the finished painting. This will cure for a bit then onto the next step(s) but again, not sure what the imagination has in store.
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This is before and after applying a coat of Envirotex Lite Pour-On Resin. It will need to cure for about 72 hours before a fine sanding then onto the next part of the paddle project. |
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Part Two:
The flip side of the paddle was lightly sanded before applying several layers of acrylic gesso. After drying, layers of Gamblin Oils representing an evening sunset inspired from Loborough Lake in Battersea.
