Re: basic technique question 377 by Harry Booker on 03/17/01 at 7:34 AM
Re: basic technique question

In Reply to: basic technique question posted by Jim Thomas on 03/12/01 at 11:07 AM:

Hi:
The technique you are using is quite normal. However, there are as many 'correct' ways of
painting as there are 'roads to Damascus'. The rule should be, whatever works for you is the
right method. In art there are no rules! But to answer your question more precisely, the other
method is 'alla prima'. In this, you complete the painting in one sitting, painting wet-in-wet.
Be forewarned however, that this requires a bit of practise in order to avoid 'mud'. Use plenty of
brushes and clean them continually. The artist Gruppe, used a seperate brush for each color
in order to avoid contamination. I have been using the technique for over thirty years and have
developed a little competence. Using a palette knife can also be effective. Spread the paint
like peanut butter on bread. The pleasure of the knife is that it can produce delightful 'broken
color' effects.
There are, however, times when considerable detail is desired and the only way to get this
is by allowing the underpainting to dry sufficiently. Remember, it's only a painting and can be
redone time and time again until you're satisfied. Paint happy . . .
Harry Booker
www.execulink.com/~jcole/art.htm
in very pure form
: I have a habit of painting in multiple stages
: (1) the background, then let it dry
: (2) paint the middle and foreground, then let it dry
: (3) begin details and touch ups, then let it dry

: There is a better way, right?




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Re: basic technique question Jim Thomas   Posted at: 03/19/01 (0)

Post a Followup 364,377"> Harry Booker"> hdBooker_bigfoot.comRe: basic technique question_03/17/01 at 7:34"Re: basic technique question"
: HiThe technique you are using is quite normal. However, there are as many 'correct' ways of : painting as there are 'roads to Damascus'. The rule should be, whatever works for you is the : right method. In art there are no rules! But to answer your question more precisely, the other : method is 'alla prima'. In this, you complete the painting in one sitting, painting wet-in-wet. : Be forewarned however, that this requires a bit of practise in order to avoid 'mud'. Use plenty of : brushes and clean them continually. The artist Gruppe, used a seperate brush for each color : in order to avoid contamination. I have been using the technique for over thirty years and have : developed a little competence. Using a palette knife can also be effective. Spread the paint : like peanut butter on bread. The pleasure of the knife is that it can produce delightful 'broken : color' effects. : There are, however, times when considerable detail is desired and the only way to get this : is by allowing the underpainting to dry sufficiently. Remember, it's only a painting and can be : redone time and time again until you're satisfied. Paint happy . . . : Harry Booker : www.execulink.com/~jcole/art.htm : in very pure form I have a habit of painting in multiple stages (1) the background, then let it dry (2) paint the middle and foreground, then let it dry (3) begin details and touch ups, then let it dry There is a better way, right?

 
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