Dancing with Yupo

The versatility of the synthetic paper gives Taylor Ikin the freedom that perfectly suits her approach to painting. Ikin begins with an in-depth discussion of her materials. She answers frequently asked questions about YUPO and explains how to paint, draw, revise and erase on synthetic paper. She reveals how to keep paintings lively by eliminating earth tones and concentrating on exciting hues. Ikin encourages you to work quickly using large bold strokes. Her free-flowing style lends itself to colorful natural scenes. She works to give a sense of her subject rather than trying to copy nature. Ikin demonstrates how to use a mirror to reverse the initial painting for evaluation. She shows you how to let your paint work for you and warns against the excessive tidiness that discourages natural shapes. Ikin encourages you to relax, feel happy and enjoy the process. Her approach his high energy!