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
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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
Painting Mantras
You all know about the dilemma of “can’t do this until I do such and such!” This has been my mantra the last couple of weeks. I am itching to get to my Dutch project but first I must fulfill a couple of previously planned obligations. The first one was a painting/commission for a client. He specifically requested a landscape done on gold leaf on … [Read more...] about Painting Mantras