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Yes, you read the title correctly ! Distressing or trashing an art work is one of my favourite ways to finish an artwork, giving it another textural aspect as well as a pleasant aura of nostagia.
I will normally do this to a canvas to one of three degrees- either leaving paint unfinished, leaving a chalky, " sanblasted " effect; by lightly sanding the surface evenly and along edges, " distressed "; or by thouroughly " trashing, " where by transforming the surface with heavy wear sometimes with holes and repair.
These two pieces I have given the distressed treatment, instantly adding character and depth to otherwise uncharasmatic objects.
Firstly is the wardrobe in my room, which I based on a shipping crate, an I have stencilled detail and almost created an industrial vibe with systematic trashing. The inside of the doors have been intentionally left pristine.
Most recently, I have transformed an Ikea classic- most of us have one of these tea- light holders or know someone who does !
Modifying the look of this was almost out of necessity- in the past, a burning candle has left a darkened impression, which is now redeemed by it's aged personality. I achieved this finish by removing the original stain, traumatising the timber with hammer and nail, and finally staining with a weak paint wash.
I also see it's new finish as adding value to such a mass produced item- it now has the appearance of an weather- beaten plank of timber.
samuelchimon@gmail.com
I will normally do this to a canvas to one of three degrees- either leaving paint unfinished, leaving a chalky, " sanblasted " effect; by lightly sanding the surface evenly and along edges, " distressed "; or by thouroughly " trashing, " where by transforming the surface with heavy wear sometimes with holes and repair.
These two pieces I have given the distressed treatment, instantly adding character and depth to otherwise uncharasmatic objects.
Firstly is the wardrobe in my room, which I based on a shipping crate, an I have stencilled detail and almost created an industrial vibe with systematic trashing. The inside of the doors have been intentionally left pristine.
Most recently, I have transformed an Ikea classic- most of us have one of these tea- light holders or know someone who does !
Modifying the look of this was almost out of necessity- in the past, a burning candle has left a darkened impression, which is now redeemed by it's aged personality. I achieved this finish by removing the original stain, traumatising the timber with hammer and nail, and finally staining with a weak paint wash.
I also see it's new finish as adding value to such a mass produced item- it now has the appearance of an weather- beaten plank of timber.
samuelchimon@gmail.com
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