Metal Tooling/Oil Pastel Mixed Media-SK Key elements were emphasized with

Key elements were emphasized with white

and the way light moves across a raised metallic surface

} This series of abstract acrylic paintings was created using geometric shapes cut from painted papers made with leftover paint from other projects

or other light-toned paints to add depth and contrast

By reusing these painted scraps

Metal Tooling/Oil Pastel Mixed Media-SK Key elements were emphasized withMetal toolingalso known as repoussis an art technique where thin sheets of metal are shaped by gently pressing and embossing designs into the surface. Artists use tools to work from both the front and the back of the metal, raising certain areas while adding texture to others. These artworks explore texture, pattern, and the way light moves across a raised metallic surface. The artists learned how simple marks can create depth and transform a flat