Misting Fan Speed Painting – The Making Of
Misting Fan Speed Painting by contemporary artist Bart Carels. A behind-the-scenes look at this colorful still life — playful, simple, and painted fast.
Artist: Bart Carels
Year: 2020
Painting Process
This misting fan was a gift from my mom — a small handheld gadget that sprays a refreshing mist when you press the fan and squeeze the trigger. It’s one of those everyday items that feels oddly satisfying to use… and just quirky enough to paint.
I planned to record the full misting fan speed painting as a progress video, but halfway through, the software crashed. No photos either. So instead of a time-lapse, here’s the breakdown of how it went:
I painted on paper this time, which changed things up. The surface wrinkled during the first few layers but flattened out when the paint dried. To avoid overworking it, I skipped the usual underpainting and went straight in with a bold yellow background, lightly mixed with magenta.
The proportions were a bit off compared to the reference, but I left them that way. Painting over mistakes on paper felt riskier than on canvas, and in the end, the slightly off balance gave it character. I blocked in the main shapes first, then added shadows, highlights, and a few final touches to bring the form to life.
Painting Specs
- One-of-a-kind artwork
- Medium: Acrylic on paper
- Size: 24×18 cm / 9×7 inches
- Color Palette: Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Black | White
Interested in the Final Piece?
This misting fan speed painting became a small still life that’s now available as an original artwork. You can check availability below:
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