Graffiti Art Depicting on Train Tracks
Creating Non-Character-Specific Train Track Art with Tape Resist Technique
In our latest creative endeavour, we delved into the world of abstract art, using the tape resist technique to craft a captivating train track art piece. This was our first time working with a super thin tape, which proved to be a delight due to its ability to navigate slight corners effortlessly.
The process began with planning and laying out the track as we went. Using 0.25'' wide painters' tape, we created linear track-like patterns without defining any characters or figurative elements. The canvas, turned around so our son could reach every part during painting, was our canvas of choice.
Next, we painted over the taped surface with "Thomas blue" paint leftover from making a Thomas costume. A foam brush and foam roller ensured an even coat. As the paint dried, we waited with anticipation, knowing that the tape would reveal crisp, clean lines once removed.
There were a few instances where the paint ran under the tape during removal, but overall, the process was effective. The railroad ties in the train track art required a large number of short pieces of tape all the same length, ensuring precision and symmetry.
For a more improvisational approach, you may adapt tape placement as you work, allowing for spontaneity and "magic" in the final piece while still maintaining clear, sharp track lines. If you prefer a more structured approach, sketching out a complex train track in pencil might be beneficial, but we opted for a freestyle approach to maintain the abstract nature of the art.
This approach yields clean, non-figurative train track imagery using tape as a resist, emphasizing form and composition rather than narrative or characters. While the search results did not provide a direct tutorial specifically for non-character-specific train track art with tape resist, the tape resist method is a common artistic technique often used for geometric and abstract designs.
As we complete this project, we are excited to announce a change in theme for our son's bedroom. Say goodbye to the Construction Site theme and hello to a train-themed bedroom. The completed train track art is now ready to be hung in the child's new room, blending seamlessly with both branded Thomas & Friends items and non-character-specific decor.
In our upcoming room transformation, we plan to incorporate the train track art as wall art, aligning it with our new train-themed lifestyle for our son's room. As we expand our home-and-garden decor, the abstract train track art piece serves as a perfect blend of non-character-specific wall art and the new theme.
