Chalks are a very versatile drawing technique, and can be used on sidewalks, walls, paper and other surfaces. A new idea for your chalk experiments is the wet chalk technique. The texture changes and the drawing takes on a certain artistic air, which perhaps he has already seen made by artists on some sidewalks. Before you know it, you will learn how to make works of arms that will leave everyone speechless.
Steps
Step 1. Get the chalks you need
If possible, use more colors. This way you will grab people's attention and your finished work will look very professional.
Step 2. Dip the chalks in a container filled with water
You can use for example a glass. Dip the chalks up to three quarters of the length.
Step 3. Leave to soak for no more than 10 minutes:
you still need chalks whole, so keep an eye on them, especially if they're very thin. In the meantime, prepare the sheet or area you are going to color. If you have chosen to work on a wall, check that there are no imperfections that could ruin your design.
Step 4. Remove the chalks from soaking and place them on a surface that cannot be marred by wet chalk, such as cardboard, plastic bag, plate, concrete surface, etc
Step 5. Start drawing with chalks
Colors will appear deeper and richer than regular chalks. Try blending the colors together to get truly amazing effects.
Step 6. When done, let the design dry undisturbed
If you did this on paper, hang it up so it dries well. If you used a wall or a sidewalk instead, be careful that no one will step on or crawl on your beautiful design.
Step 7. Let the chalks air dry and they will return exactly as before
However, if you continue to wet them several times, they will eventually crumble (which you can use for other interesting effects).
Advice
- Try drawing on black paper - the effect is spectacular.
- If there are any flaws or imperfections on the surface you have chosen, try to include them in your design.
- This technique is great on sidewalks or even for kids' lemonade stands - it will definitely grab the attention of customers!
- If this activity is part of an art lesson at school or at home, ask the painters to observe the different textures of the dry and wet chalks and reflect on the two techniques.
- Do everything carefully and spend a lot of time on each drawing. What won't look good at first may become a drawing that others love. "One man's waste can become another's treasure"! If you made the drawing on a wall or on the ground, take photos from different angles.
- Be creative. Don't focus on a single subject, try drawing many different things.
- Try dissolving some sugar in the water before soaking the chalks: the result will be even more brilliant.
- An artist who draws on pavements with chalk also calls himself a "chimney sweep", like Bert in "Mary Poppins."
Warnings
- Don't press too hard, as wet chalks are more brittle than dry ones.
- These chalks do not go away as easily as normal ones: wet chalk is more difficult to wash off because it is more sticky.
- Chalks wear out quickly, so stock up and keep it handy!
