Rosco CrystalGel – An Out Of This World Primer For Painting Foam & Synthetics

Scott Roewer, the founder of The Organizing Agency, contacted us for advice about how to paint a “herd of foam aliens” for the Halloween display he was working on. Having seen the type of Halloween...

Joel Svendsen October 28, 2021 Questions?

How To Create Large-Scale Papier-Mâché Scenery

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Appalachia, DARLIN’ CORY is a haunting new musical by Playwright & Novelist Phillip DePoy and Sugarland's Grammy Award®-winning frontman, Kristian Bush. To create...

Joel Svendsen October 12, 2021 Questions?

Use This FoamCoat Technique To Create Your Next Sculpture

Sculptor and Designer Dan Schneiger has developed a sculptural technique that incorporates a variety of reclaimed materials into what appear to be monolithic cast pieces. Rosco FoamCoat™ has enabled...

Joel Svendsen July 08, 2021 Questions?

The Anything But A Paintbrush Challenge

One popular assignment that many scenic instructors give to their students is the “Anything But A Paintbrush” project. The goal is to get scenic artists thinking about how to create different...

Joel Svendsen April 22, 2021 Questions?

How To Mix Earth Tone Paint Colors

There are several earth tones available in each of Rosco’s scenic paint lines: Off Broadway, Supersaturated, and Iddings Deep Colors. It is helpful, however, to know how to mix earth tone paint...

Joel Svendsen January 14, 2021 Questions?

Color Theory Practice With Rosco Scenic Sets

Meet Tessa Broyles – she’s a scenic artist based in New York City and one of our new Rosco Ambassadors! Her experience includes props work at Santa Fe Opera, and various freelance scenic paint jobs...

Joel Svendsen November 10, 2020 Questions?

Develop Your Painting Skillsets With Rosco’s New Scenic Sets

No matter if you’re a student or a professional scenic painter – all artists need a way to experiment and hone their craft. That’s the purpose of Rosco’s new Scenic Sets. We worked with a panel of...

Joel Svendsen August 14, 2020 Questions?

A Glimpse Of Audi Innovations Through A Curtain Of Supergel Filters

Audi unveiled their latest innovations at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The innovative technologies of the world’s leading premium car company were on display inside an...

Tatiana Massano May 28, 2020 Questions?

How I Painted A 3D-Printed Statue With Rosco Scenic Paints & Coatings

Created by Kent State University, in collaboration with the Opera di Santa Croce of Florence, Italy, the Sisters in Liberty exhibit explores the long-standing cultural ties between Italy and the...

Tammy Honesty January 23, 2020 Questions?

How To Make A Large-Scale Wood Graining Tool

Looking for a cheap and simple way to produce large-scale wood grain textures with ease? Scenic Artist Terra Writz and the scenic paint crew over at South Coast Repertory Theatre have got your back...

Jenny Knott December 19, 2019 Questions?