Though I always look for new ways to transfer images I was quite surprised when one mixed media book mentioned paint transfer. So of course I had to give it a try first chance I’ve got. And obviously I was delightfully surprised to find out that using paint for image transfer actually works.
1) The very first step is to choose the right image to transfer. I chose a mirrored Xerox copy of a black and white picture I took in NYC near Madison Square Garden. The reason I chose this image is because it has good details but also a bunch of light areas where the paint will be visible.
2) I covered the image with standard yellow and orange acrylic paints and placed it face down and pressed it onto a 5”X7” canvas panel.
3) After a few hours when the transfer was dry, I sprayed water on the back and began peeling and rubbing off the excess paper to reveal the image.
4) The final step, as always is to protect the image with clear UV protection.