Artists will be excited by the varying effects achievable with the different methods used to apply the matisse dry mediums. Applied smoothly, or in troughs or peaks, the results will surprise and delight artist and viewer alike. Where a rough texture has been chosen, care should be taken – like nature herself a hard and rocky surface can scratch the unwary once the work is dry.
Shiny pearlescent Mica Flakes make a durable yet flexible layer on the painted surface. The thin flakes are strong and tough. To retain their shimmer, mix Mica Flake with either MM4 Gel Medium, or MM7 Poly Gloss Varnish. Sprinkle small amounts of Matisse Mica Flake finely onto wet medium for maximum glistening effect. For textural effects on paintings and collage, use up to equal parts of Mica Flake. An interesting texture is obtained on collograph plates.
Artists gain total control over the effect, because derivan has packaged matisse dry mediums individually and in their raw state, giving you the flexibility to decide the proportion of dry medium to wet medium according to the effect desired. Matisse dry mediums come in a convenient 50ml size, providing the artist with an affordable means to try a selection of dry mediums, rather than having to purchase a larger quantity of one only.
Suggested proportions of mix are listed on our dry mediums info brochure. Overall, a generous amount will give a superior effect to a sparse amount in the case of texture effects. Derivan has explored an extensive variety of minerals and man made additives before finalising their selection of eighteen matisse dry mediums.
