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My Favorite Tools: The Wipeout Tool
The painting process I use for oil painting is called indirect painting. This means that I use multiple layers to achieve the final result, letting each layer dry in between. I maintain (relative) control of what’s happening on the canvas, but it also allows for the possibilities of special effects where I use different amounts of opacity, transparency or removal of the paint to reveal the layer below. Throughout my painting life, there are a…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Bouguereau and Waterhouse in Paris
November 15, 2024 - I had the good fortune to travel to Paris this summer and while there I went to all the museums I could! 🙂 The Orsay is such a spectacular museum and the Petit Palais rises higher on my list of must see museums each time I go. I was very surprised to see Waterhouse, Leighton and Tadem in the latter! If you've followed my posts for a bit you know I love to try and get good captures of my favorite masterpieces when I visit museums. It's not always possible due to poor lighting, glare, glass, or crowds, but with some patience and persistence, I can often get a good capture as a memento of sorts to bring home with me. And I love sharing them! Let's start with this gorgeous painting of Lamia! John…
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