Working
Methods
My
working method always includes a complete tonal drawing before
I begin any color work. This is where I work out the values and
nail down the compositional issues.
When I work in oils I use an underpainting
of neutral tones as the framework for the color work to follow.
This type of procedure is called Grisaille.
I usually work on several pieces at
once. I work with many layers of glazing when working in oils and
each work is not always dry enough to work on it day after day.
Working on more than one painting at
a time not only allows drying time between layers it allows me
time to live with the work for awhile. I judge the color balances
on some while I work on composition and tonals on others. |