HOW TO: Max Ernst Texture with Plastic Wrap

Ever wonder how Max Ernst achieved the texture in some of his paintings? Lynette Bettini gives a demo of Decalcomania which was used by a pioneer of the Dada movement and Surrealism, Max Ernst. The technique of Decalcomania involves pressing paint between two surfaces. In this demo it's oil paint between canvas and plastic wrap.

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Websites Referenced:

http://www.bettiniart.com

http://www.artistchronicle.com

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