several things...


In Reply to: Re: abstract art and or painting posted by Deiter Lenz on 11/19/00 at 10:14 AM:

I haven't been to the forum for some time now; I have been a hermit and have been painting quite a bit.

Questions (I am certain that Mr. Howard & Mr. Morton have the solutions) :

1.) Cassein and cassein Paint--- I saw photographs of some A. Mantegna 'distempers' done is Cassein. How does one use it and what good is it? Can cassein itself be used as a medium and if so, what are the merits yielded by this milk-product?

2.) How can I successfully remove a mistake done in oil in my underpainting? {sand paper? solvent?}

3.) Once I have my black oil, what steps do I follow with mastic (which is better, mastic tears or ready-made mastic varnish?)in order to make the 'Reubens' medium or what have you...
I know that it is supposed to 'jelly' after the correct procedure.
Also, is it safe to cook this in my kitchen or will I inadvertantly poison my entire household as a result of these alchemical endeavours?

4.) What wood is best as a painting surface?

thanking you in advance,
Alfredo E. Ripstein.

  Re: several things... Rob Howard

 

 
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