processes Flashcards
1
Q
what is an underdrawing?
A
oil paint or ink (thinned) or charcoal or graphite potentially with hatching or crosshatching
Artists usually provide their own recipe for paints and materials
2
Q
how is a work primed?
A
gesso in alternating directions
3
Q
Painting process
A
1st layer=blank, uniform field of thinned paint (ground stain)
shapes and objects filled in with shades of white grey red green brown (underpainting)
4
Q
Glazing
A
Neutral transparent tones and colours to form basis for light and shade
reflects light from colour underneath
