Steampunk Typewriter
watercolor on paper
by Yvonne Ham
I have seen a few typewriters transformed into
steampunk sculptures on the internet. I wanted to try my hand at it.
This somewhat abstract interpretation began with a few beginning
strokes with a flat #10 sable brush. Flat brushes are ideal for a
refined straight edges. I was going to add some swirl decorations in
gold but, in the end it wouldn't have matched the aged look.
The rustic colors bleeding into each other create
this worn feeling. I didn't try to make the buttons exactly the same
size or color either. I did begin this painting by laying gears on the
paper and then carefully bleeding rich color around them. I was careful
to keep my water plentiful around the edges of the pools. This
stopped the paint from drying. I didn't begin with a drawing in pencil
so it kept me painting loosely. I wasn't held to a predetermined plan.
This overhead view makes the eyes search for clues of form and symbol
to determine a name for the object.
This typewriter has seen many years of use. Maybe it was strapped to the back of a time traveling author.
I hope you like it. I had fun painting it for you.
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