tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895967692510336558.post6325198128796434648..comments2024-02-15T05:35:42.139-05:00Comments on Recent Paintings: Under PaintingDavid Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17301331141577211005noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895967692510336558.post-73276351537552295542011-03-30T12:46:16.978-04:002011-03-30T12:46:16.978-04:00Thanks for taking time to reply David. I really wa...Thanks for taking time to reply David. I really want to try underpainting if only to stop my curiosity, but I also feel it will give my work a more rich and deep finish. I think I will try it on a small piece to begin with as I have some larger 50cm x 70cm boards I want to use it if all goes well. On the whole I am happy with my methods but am always looking for improvements. Thanks again, will post how I get on.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657994079331965038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895967692510336558.post-985944656468438852011-03-30T02:43:01.960-04:002011-03-30T02:43:01.960-04:00Nick, thanks for the comment. In regards to underp...Nick, thanks for the comment. In regards to underpainting, I would say don't get to detailed on the initial layer. Save that for the later stages. I generally use a mix of burnt umber and ultramarine blue thinned with gamsol for my first layer. In this stage I fix any issues I had with the drawing and start to indicate form and value. After completing that first wash in layer I start my color stages.<br /><br />This method is by no means the best or only way to do an underpainting. I would just experiment and see what works for you. I'm not to sure that you need it though. Your paintings are awesome as is. I think the no underpainting thing is working pretty well for you. I love the "No strings attached" piece you just completed. Very nice!David Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301331141577211005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895967692510336558.post-88194894798350664082011-03-21T15:37:46.335-04:002011-03-21T15:37:46.335-04:00Hey David, the stem looks accurate to me and I thi...Hey David, the stem looks accurate to me and I think this will make a great finished piece. I want to have a go at a painting using underpainting. Any tips? what colours have you used? Does it have to be monochrome?Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657994079331965038noreply@blogger.com