This box contained everything you need to explore the world of abstract and geometric designs. To help you emulate the style of our featured artist, Mirela Duta, this box contains a pack of Derwent Metallic Pencils, two Faber Castell Metallic Markers, the Clairefontaine PaintOn Black Pad and a rose-gold Derwent Copper Ruler.
Mirela Duta’s practice is an in-depth research exploring the complex relationship between the concepts of autonomy and validation through the artist’s perspective when confronted with internal and external challenges. Attempting to secure her “independence”, Duta aims to understand the importance of the artists’ engagement with the world, their personal commitments and responsibilities, and to what extent these factors define one’s artistic career.
The variety of media, materials, surfaces and methodologies explored, contributes and narrates Duta’s visual response and understanding of her investigation. Immersing into colourful, complex and juxtaposed geometric abstraction along with the lengthy process behind the production of the work, enables her to analyse the contradictory aspects influencing artists’ identities.
Through the myriad of small squares, the artworks display exactness and control, aspects associated with the concept of autonomy. Additionally, their repetitive and structured depiction across various surfaces establishes a balanced relationship between the outside world and the artists’ inner self.
Instagram: @mdmirela
Facebook: Mirela Duta Artist
Website: www.mireladuta.com
‘Tis the season to get shiny and metallic, and this box is contains the perfect tools to help you explore a geometric abstract world and get lost in lines, squares and shapes. Take inspiration from our featured artist and create wonderful metallic blends and see how the different colours work together and interact. The paper is tough too so if you want to add a little water to the pencils give it a try.
Derwent Metallic Pencils blend together beautifully to create vivid and striking effects. These pencils are water-soluble so they’re great for creating shimmery watercolour paintings without the mess of traditional paints. They are incredibly easy to blend so no need to worry about ruining your work with unsightly pencil strokes. You can also use them dry as they are easy to sharpen and break resistant which makes them great for layering, adding detail or creating an iridescent effect. These highly reflective pigments are most effective on a dark background.
Finished with a lovely satin feel, this solid copper 15cm ruler is the perfect companion for your drawing supplies. Being made from solid copper makes this ruler fully recyclable (not that you will ever need to, as it should last a lifetime) and it’s also a naturally antibacterial material so will stay hygienic by slowing down the growth of germs. It’s also corrosion resistant and very strong, so it won’t shatter or break when dropped.
These metallic markers are a great addition to the Faber-Castell range. They are suitable for a wide variety of surfaces such as bright, dark and coloured paper, as well as smooth plastics – that include plastic transparencies, porcelain, glass and metal. They are smudge and splash proof which ensures your work stays neat and tidy during the creative process. There is also no need to pump or shake to use these pens, they’re ready to use as soon as you remove the lid. Use these in combination with your metallic pencils to create some stunning metallic effects.
Clairefontaine PaintOn Black paper is a naturally coloured heavyweight paper made from raw materials from sustainably managed forests. It is ideal for a wide variety of techniques and mediums such as gouache and acrylic painting, as well as markers, ink, pastels, pencil, dry media and collage. This paper also features two different textured sides, a textured side and a smooth side to add different stylised effects to your artwork. Use this diverse paper along with the metallic supplies included in this box to give a dark and striking contrast to your creations!
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