Artist Covers Canvases With 80 Layers of Paint Revealed by Her Intricate Carvings
Layering paint is a common art-making technique, butHannah Jensentakes this approach to another level in hercreative practice. In this way, she creates varied forms with texture and depth. Many of Jenson’s most striking works feature detailed depictions of flowers and different species of animals. New Zealand-based artist Hannah Jensen creates colorful carvings. She carves her pieces from boards that are layered with 20 to 80 layers of acrylic paint. By scraping away at the layers she reveals different colors in the design....