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"A Tradition of Precision" - the process

8/9/2014

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I start by cutting linen to size, and adhering it to a birch panel. I use an acid-free conservationist's adhesive made of liquefied plant starch, which will preserve the canvas.

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Mounting linen to panel creates a more durable ground for the painting. It resists warping, will not have to be re-stretched every few years, and won't tear or puncture.

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A rough pencil sketch helps establish the composition.


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A thin wash of acrylic paint over the gesso helps block out the image.

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Almost done--now it's time to paint in the details, especially in the areas where I want the viewer's eye to focus.
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The finished painting
I block in the color with a large brush. No attention to detail here; this stage is all about establishing the values of the painting.
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