Patina (ˈpa tə nə) is a film on the surface of bronze or similar metals (produced by oxidation over a long period); a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing; or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. On metal, patina is a coating of various chemical compounds such as oxides or carbonates formed on the surface during exposure to the elements (weathering). Patina also refers to accumulated changes in surface texture and colour that result from normal use of an object such as a coin or a piece of furniture over time. / Patinas are restricted to exposed surfaces and are fragile (that is, they can flake off). One reason bronze is so highly valued in statuary is that its patina protects or passivates it against further corrosion. This natural patina is solid and seldom shows a tendency to flake. Brass is also resistant to corrosion, but it is, in the long run, not as attractive since local pitting shows against the shiny background. / source: Wikepedia Dictionary :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patina credits: / MJRANUM for the torso / water and textures (photographs and digital paintings) by yours truly. © 2009 jokiargu creations / All rights rederved
/ “The Patina Triptych” is part of the Technique and Faux Collection...a trio of patinated gold and silver leaf… / / Real Gold Leaf, with Woodstains, Cupric Nitrate, Barium, and Liver of Sulphur on Board... /
/ “Patina Silver” is part of the Techniques Collection…this collection of paintings work well when grouped together on a wall…they are many and varied…metal, patinas, design, stone, marbles, textures, wood et al, in oils, watercolour, acrylics and other mediums”.. Silver and Aluminum Leaf with Patinating Chemicals, Woodstains, and Acrylic Paints on Masonite... /
Scanned 35mm film
A recent photo, but I wanted to make it look as if it had been in an attic trunk waiting for discovery.
pencil on paper drawing This is from a very early drawing of mine, “Patina”. I drew most of her while listening to a reading of Anne Rice’s “Interview with a Vampire”. When I look at her eyes, I can specifically ‘hear’ the description of Claudia – one of the characters. I should mention that I’m not really into vampires. I just really liked this book. . . . . . (You can see the full original behind me on the wall in my studio.) Also, in my Clothing section: /
paper on pencil drawing (ORIGINAL SOLD) You can see the original up on my wall behind me in my studio: / AND, I have a T-shirt design that steals her eyes. You’ll find that in my Clothing section: /
Taking my pencil drawing, “Patina”, (shown in original state on the wall behind me), I sliced her and added color to make this variation. / ALSO in my Clothing section: /
Colours coaxed out of rusty metal Thanks so much for stopping by—my other work can be seen by theme here….......
/ “Patina Gold” is part of the Techniques Collection…this collection of paintings work well when grouped together on a wall…they are many and varied…metal, patinas, design, stone, marbles, textures, wood et al, in oils, watercolour, acrylics and other mediums.. Gold Leaf with Patinating chemicals, Woodstains and Acrylic Paints on Board... /
This T-shirt features the oversized eyes of my drawing “Patina” and a branch from “In the Brush” When I started drawing again after a 15 year hiatus, I liked making very exaggerated features – chiefly the eyes. You could say I went a little overboard with this one. (grin) I was listening to Anne Rice’s “Interview with a Vampire” when I drew these eyes. I can still hear the description of Claudia when I look at this face. AND, a mug with this design is available at Zazzle. / / Copy and paste this address: / http://www.zazzle.com/patina_and_the_brush_mug-16894548747378
Part of a patinated door from a beautiful Croatian town, Cavtat.
...in collaboration with J.W. Southwick
Photographed at Wittunga Botanic Gardens / [6th April 2008] / All artwork is copyright© to Stephen Mitchell, All Rights Reserved. / You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent.
(or something!) An experimental T using my pencil drawing “Patina”.
two months between pictures of this vehicle track on a dry lake, note the changes/patina
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