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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.


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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