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This month's tip concerns gesso. When gessoing your canvas, be sure to sand between layers...unless you are building up texture. You also should apply gesso in different directions, so that you aren't creating a pattern in you layers. I typically apply 3 layers of gesso, unless I am going for a "smooth as a baby's butt" effect. Then I can do as many as six layers.
Tip #1: DON'T USE STORE BOUGHT BLACK PAINT.
I learned from a teacher years ago that store bought black paint flattens your image. It is much better to mix your own black. To do that, you should mix Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Umber together. This will make black. Plus, you can get a richer brown black when necessary...or a more blue toned black depending on what your subject is.
Coming soon - I will have behind the scenes looks at my current work - the water series that will be on display in September. I have been so busy, and killed a computer, so I have not had time to upload all the photos yet. Soon my friend. My apologies. Have a beautiful month!
Tip #1: DON'T USE STORE BOUGHT BLACK PAINT.
I learned from a teacher years ago that store bought black paint flattens your image. It is much better to mix your own black. To do that, you should mix Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Umber together. This will make black. Plus, you can get a richer brown black when necessary...or a more blue toned black depending on what your subject is.
Coming soon - I will have behind the scenes looks at my current work - the water series that will be on display in September. I have been so busy, and killed a computer, so I have not had time to upload all the photos yet. Soon my friend. My apologies. Have a beautiful month!