Because we triple-coat all of our pieces it gives us plenty of time to experiment with colour. It doesn’t really matter what colour the first coat of paint is as the purpose is to lay down a heavy coat that fills in tiny pores and readies the surface for what is to follow. We always start with lighter tones and then build colour with blends and glazes. Christie’s favourite colour is purple so we started this sign with various shades to test the waters. We carefully analyze the result and then mix and adjust it with the second coat. By the third application, we will have narrowed things down and throw in some creative blends. Then comes the glazes to tone things down and tie the whole project together cohesively. It is an art and while I may be tempted to art-direct things a little I’ve learned to trust the painters. They have a great eye. If things happen to go a little sideways we are reminded it is just paint and with another coat or two, we can take things in an entirely different direction. Stay tuned to see where this piece goes…
Getting into our work
People often wonder how I get so dirty when I do my work. The answer is I concentrate solely on the work and not my clothes. The result is many ruined clothes but some very cool projects. The same is true for the rest of our crew. As we took our coffee break today I couldn’t help but notice how Alyssa and Tianna were as multicoloured as our recent projects.
First coat done
The first roof section of the NEB’s entry wall is coming along nicely. The painting crew have applied the first coat of paint and this week they will do the second along with a blend coat. It is looking pretty spiffy! Stay tuned for much more…
