New article sheds light on painting with coffee. Here's a preview.
Years ago I remember thumbing through Artist's Magazine and coming across a letter from a painter who used coffee as a painting medium, much like watercolor. Well, now I have finally had a chance to chat with a coffee artist!
Our new article Painting with Coffee is a fascinating interview with Jennings Lee Johnson a painter who uses coffee to make beautiful paintings.
Here is sample from the article:
AS: Can you describe the process that you use to start a painting, step-by-step?
JLJ: First, I guess that like any painting I have to have a feeling for the subject. I make a light sketch with pencil. Recently I used darker graphite pencil for texture. It seemed to work well with some subjects. The same techniques used in watercolor painting apply to the use of coffee. The only difference is the medium.
AS: How did you start painting with coffee?
JLJ: I read an article in a book suggesting I try other mediums, and other applications other than brushes.
