Painting a Backdrop with Jim Providenza
Jim ProvidenzaDescription
Jim goes on to demonstrate painting a backdrop.
Jim uses stencils from New London Industries. When you spray paint indoors you want to use a respirator. With the stencil, he will outline a hard line on the top and faded line on the bottom. The stencil can then be moved further along and connected up with other lines. Then the stencil is used to create the bottom of the cloud by turning the stencil around. When the spray paint is pulled farther away it becomes hazier. Dave Biondi is with Jim and is an artist. With the same stencil, he puts some gray paint on the bottom of the cloud. Jim adds some tan.
For the smaller cans they just use a glove and apply it from the regular nozzle. The white can, which gets a lot of use, is used with a handle that makes it easier and less messy. The next stage in painting the clouds requires titanium white paint to highlight the clouds with a paint brush. For those who aren’t an artist like Dave, Jim suggests using an old dried up sponge. Creating dimension in the clouds means highlighting some areas to bring them more forward. For more videos on creating backdrops or how to paint an inexpensive backdrop, visit the Model Railroad Academy archives.
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