How do art glass, acrylic painting and textiles intersect?

Art glass, acrylic painting, and textiles intersect in a fascinating creative journey. Let’s break down how they come together to form a unique piece of art.

Concept Development: It all starts with an idea, perhaps inspired by a theme, emotion, or image. The abundance of agaves in the desert was my inspiration.

Acrylic Painting: It begins by creating an acrylic painting on canvas (Agave Gone Wild). This serves as the foundation of the artwork, setting the tone and providing the primary visual element.

Photography: Once the painting is complete, it’s photographed to capture the details that will later be used in the creation of textiles and other products. 

Art Glass Overlay: A clear piece of glass is cut to fit over the painted canvas. The overlay serves as a layer that adds visual depth to the painting. The glass with embellishments complement the painting, enhancing its depth and texture. Similar to the painting, the glass overlay is photographed to showcase the details. The elements suggest how it will interact with the underlying artwork.

Assembly and Hanging Preparation: The painting and glass overlay are assembled often using offset standoffs to create depth and dimension. This step also involves preparing the  artwork for hanging or display. 

Preparation for Print on Demand (POD):  

Photographs of the acrylic painting are uploaded to a suitable POD website for printing on textiles and other products.

Each step in this process requires skill, creativity, and attention to detail. From the initial concept to the final product photography.  Every decision shapes the outcome of the artwork. This illustrates the complex process of creating one-of-a-kind pieces that seamlessly blend art glass, acrylic painting, and textiles. 

Print on Design (POD) Products: Using the photographs of the painting, POD products are produced such as decorative fabrics, home textiles and fashion accessories. The designs can be printed onto an array of fabrics and products, bringing the artwork to life in a new form. 

Agave Gone Wild painting:

Edited to create a mirror image and printed on a POD fashion scarf. Shown is the scarf and closeup of the pattern:

Also, on a decorative tea towel:

This is an amazing process with endless possibilities.  What type of product would you like to have this image printed on?

Comments please!  Looking forward to hearing from you! Click HERE to email me!

Mary