The first stages for more

I found the following quote and it suits this entry perfectly...

 

If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.Michelangelo

 



Each stage of a project requires its' own skills and time.  As I've learned in this last week, preparation is everything. Please note that none of the following works are finished.

 

I prepared this grisaille as an underpainting and tone study.  In this case I used sap green to tint the grey and help even out the tone.  I also did my this in thin layers and in Acrylic which dries faster. 

 



The second "unfinished" study is China Ink on frames muslin. 

 

 I knew it would give me something special and I had already stretched the Muslim and applied Clear Gesso on a frame.  I love the first initial results.

 

 

 

 



The only problem I foresee is that the clear background within the frame distorts the image.  I will know, next time to add paper of cardboard between the muslin and the frame while mounting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirdly,  my printing class finally moved to Intaglio (Dry Point) and I've been using Acetates to scratch on because I did not have metal or plexi plates to work on.  Great discovery.  It works!

 

My first study was done to find out if I could use acetate with printing ink:

My Second study, I actually used on press which is why it is reversed.  I also used coarse sand paper to add grit to the background.

 

 



Lastly,  I did some Vitrea Paint studies on acetate.  (I personally prefer the photos to the originals and I prefer without the black background)  I've been wanting to test these for quite a while and I realize now that I need to use this sparingly and with reflection.  The light and colors are overwhelming and pure, and it will require additional study of this medium on my part.

 

That' sit for now... Enjoy