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Category Archives: Alchemical work
Basecoat
I’ve been pretty busy with classes and administration of the department today, so there wasn’t much time for studio work, but I have managed to put a primer coat of Burnt Sienna over the initial drawing of the pregnant nude. … Continue reading
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Drawing
The female figure has been completely drawn, so I used a little Prussian Blue to line it out so that when I prime the panel it will be easily visible under the Burnt Sienna. I also started to think about … Continue reading
Gesso
I’ve been laying down lots of gesso today, preparing the tall canvases for painting and getting those spheres that Justice and Temperance are standing upon ready for gold. The two virtues have had at least four thick coats to get … Continue reading
Temperance gets a new look
I didn’t get much time in the studio today, being involved in preparation for the new semester, shows coming into the gallery and whatnot, but did get to work on Temperance when I got a spare hour this evening. I … Continue reading
Amelia is finished
I painted a glaze of Ultramarine Blue over the background of Amelia, dropping the halo back and putting a nice blue edge to the hand and some of the stones. I’ve always enjoyed that softening of the edges by using … Continue reading
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Almost the end of Amelia
I darkened Amelia’s feet, lightened the hand and jacket with a touch of zinc white, then used the same zinc white to enhance the aura about the orb just a little. A few highlights here and there, and that’s that. … Continue reading
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Installed!
This was a great day. After running a mile and practicing yoga with my friend Janet  this morning I spent a cheerful few hours installing Chris’ Gilded Ravens at his house. It was fluid and simple work, and turned out so well! … Continue reading
Amelia’s Feet
              Amelia’s feet are progressing well, and I’ve added a shadow to the ground to her right so she touches the ground. I added some shadows and details to … Continue reading
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Finishing things
I’m in the studio, trying to get re-organized for the new year. I laid down the panel with the ravens so that I could see how it all looked together and climbed a ladder to shoot this picture for reference … Continue reading
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Even more ravens
After I dropped the children back at their home I visited the studio to clean up a little and decided that I might as well finish a few dozen additional panels that I had made for the large version of … Continue reading
Posted in Black birds, Life, Making work
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