Hibiscus: More Umber
Second Umber Layer
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Hibiscus: Adding Umber
Hibiscus: Adding Umber
First Umber Layer
Lessitovka: Final Touches
Lessitovka: Final Touches
Podmalyovok & Lessirovka
Podmalyovok & Lessirovka
It looks as though the painting could have been already finished, looking at my previous post. Yet, I am trying to recreate the Flemish technique used by the old masters.
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Imprimatura
Imprimatura
All right, in continuing this work in progress, I have finished the first paint layer, also known as Imprimatura.
Traditionally in oil colors, one would use Red Ochre, Yellow Ochre Light, and Ivory black. Not all oil colors are available in acrylics, … Continue Reading ››
Old Classics New Mediums
Old Classics New Mediums
I wanted to share with you what I am working on, at the moment. I have read about the Flemish Seven Layer technique, which was developed by Oil painters during the Renaissance, and is still used today. Some say this technique was perfected by the oldest of the Van Eyck brothers.
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