Who would have known this Dutch project would be so much work! You can just imagine, prior to the invention of the paint tube, the amount of preparation that was involved before even putting one stroke of paint on the canvas each day. Before tin tubes were manufactured in the 19th century artists ground the paint every day or two and put the … [Read more...] about Blue Lazuli
The Daily Grind
All the supplies necessary for the paint making project have been gathered on the workroom counter. Hotplate, double boiler, linseed oil, and beeswax beads. I have decided to use wax in some paint and not in others. If a "long" almost runny paint is desired, the use of wax is limited. To get a "short" buttery paint then more wax should be used. To … [Read more...] about The Daily Grind
Petrignano La Sera
By request from many of you, here is the image of the painting done on gold leaf mentioned in the previous posting. It is titled Petrignano La Sera, 15x17. I did not want to post the image before the client could see the painting. He picked it up today and was very pleased with the results. I enjoyed this project so much I will do many more on gold … [Read more...] about Petrignano La Sera
Low Country, High Water
The second commission piece is finished! The Low Country Project can begin! First, I must describe another “low country” type of experience. You probably all have read about the recent rains in the Northwest that have brought high waters and flooding; more rain than some people have ever seen. Many homes have been lost to the Sandy River in Oregon … [Read more...] about Low Country, High Water
“Lessons” Recap
For all of you who are drop in or first time readers of this BLOG, I would like to recap the nature of my “Lessons from the Low Countries” Project. Alyson actually suggested I do this. She is my career coach and has been instrumental in guiding me through the steps of posting cohesive ideas. The project is actually all summarized in the first … [Read more...] about “Lessons” Recap
24 Carats
Here are a few of the supplies necesssry for the gold leaf project. Shown is a piece of raw linen, sheets of 24 carat gold, sizing, a primed canvas, a burnisher, and other tools. The sizing is like a glue that holds the gold to the surface of the object being leafed. … [Read more...] about 24 Carats