So I am on the home stretch for this particular still life painting now that I have my new super ADD antidote. Unfortunately I had to do some problem solving along the way, and by "I", I mean Kate solved all my problems. I had to switch out the cooler temperature light that was illuminating my actual painting. There was too much of a discrepancy in temperature between the bulbs lighting the setup and the actual painting. As a result, I decided to dim some things down a bit, like the cleaver. Being a stereotypical starving artist, the hardest part of the still life was deciding whether or not to discard the steak that was sitting under the lights on a dirty board for 4 hours, or to just eat it and risk food poisoning. I need to paint something less delicious next time so I don't have to worry about this, like broccoli, or tofu dogs, or a dead cat.
On a side note, I have also been introducing
Epoxide Oil from Natural Pigments into my darks. It helps quite a bit with sinking in, and is far more soluble and fluid than Stand Oil.
End of First Painting
Addition of the best part...meat.
Start of second painting
Now that I have your attention, I also wanted to shamelessly plug my workshop in
Whidbey this summer. Remember, I don't get paid for this blog (you vampires) so it's a great way for me to get paid for a week of hearing myself talk. I will also reveal to those taking my workshop how to make my super secret painting formula....ok, it's linseed oil, happy.
Dear Meathead-
ReplyDeleteAre you adding the Epoxide Oil to your darks while on the palette, or are you painting into a couch of it?
-M.
PS- Tell me when you need the cat for that next still life.
Ha, I add it directly into my bone black. It darkens it slightly and really does reduce the sinking in. It is too sticky for a couch, but still superior to stand oil. I just couch with oleogel now.
DeleteHmmm... I should take a workshop with you at Whidbey and steal your mojo.
ReplyDeleteYeah, but I'm not that good of a teacher. I am never happy unless I see tears.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love the meat painting too.
ReplyDeleteI typically cry in front of the easel. And away from the easel. Basically, I just cry all the time now. Or maybe it's cat allergies. Meds are cheaper up your way whether it's anti-allergy or anti-depressant, so it's a win no matter what.
ReplyDeleteBTW I'm crying right now . . . it's almost like you're here teaching me to paint!
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