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A Work in Progress...
The
imprimatura:
This is the ugly duckling stage (in addition to a terrible
exposure): though it may seem like a sin to cover the fine egg
tempera painting with a blanket of brown, the imprimatura
quickly helps to establish the overall key of the piece.
The lines and colors of the previous layers continue to shine
through, adding texture and interest, particularly to the mid
tones and shadows. The imprimatura is a mixture of Damar varnish,
turpentine, and brown pigment (usually either burnt sienna
or burnt umber). I brush it on, wait a minute or so and
then wipe it off. The idea is to to establish a middle
value from which darks and lights can be created. I
let it then dry a day or so, and begin painting in the Mixed
Technique. The egg tempera layer must be completely dried
or else it will vanish into the brushing of the imprimatura.
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A
work in progress
The technique I use to paint landscapes in oils.
The
Ground
How to choose and prepare a panel for painting.
Egg
tempera
Some basics on painting with eggs.
Mixed technique
from the Ecole des Beaux Art, Paris.
Fresco
Some basics of painting fresco and fresco secco.
Encaustic
Some new expereince with an old technique.
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