In addition to the collection of twelve paintings in the exhibit, I finished several 5×7 studies painted on gold and silver leaf panels.
Felucca Study #1
7×5 Oil on Silverleaf
© Margret E. Short 2009, OPA. AWA
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Chiaroscuro Painting
Oil painting with the chiaroscuro technique illuminates the focus area with a strong light. All other areas are painted with less detail, lower values, and intensity of color giving a mysterious appearance. By putting one or two objects in the important focus area, a strong but simple composition will emerge. Combining these oil painting techniques with a selection of superior natural pigments and oil paints result in the beautiful and evocative quality known as Chiaroscuro Painting.