In fine arts, a "skin" refers to a dried film made from paint, medium, or a combination of paint and medium that is not adhered to a surface or substrate (Source ID: 8). These skins can be created using Golden Artist Colors' products, such as Fluid Acrylics, and can be used as a unique material for collage, mixed media, and other artistic techniques.
Skins can be made on various surfaces, including plastic sheets, paper, or other non-porous materials (Source ID: 5), and can be manipulated, textured, and painted to achieve desired effects. They can be mounted onto a substrate, such as canvas or board, and can be further painted or drawn upon using various mediums, including acrylics, oils, watercolors, or dry drawing media (Source ID: 8).
The process of creating skins involves applying layers of paint or medium to a surface, allowing them to dry, and then peeling them off to reveal a flexible, translucent film (Source ID: 1). This film can be used to create intricate, layered artworks, or can be incorporated into mixed media pieces.
Golden Artist Colors provides resources and tutorials on creating skins using their products, including a guide on "Making Skins with Fluid Acrylics" (Source ID: 8). Overall, skins offer a versatile and creative medium for artists to experiment with and push the boundaries of traditional art-making techniques.