Perry spent some time explaining to me a technique she occasionally uses to achieve texture in a painting. (I hope I've got this.) This technique only works on a panel, a hard surface; a stretched canvas will not get the job done. Let's say she wanted to paint rocks, maybe a rock wall. For an almost 3-D impact, take ordinary carpenter's putty (bought at local hardwares), and mix with water for a consistency of soft cement. Apply the paste on the canvas/board in the areas where a rough surface is wanted. At this point, you hopefully have realized the scene to be painted has previously been sketched on the panel, so you know where the putty is applied. Allow putty to dry thoroughly; boss-lady said she just put the panel aside for a few days, tried to forget about it. When she returns to it, she paints a coat of jesso on the putty, which offers a good surface for her paint. This now needs to dry thoroughly for a day or so. At that point...let the painting begin!!! The initial preparation can be seen on one of photos accompanying today's blog. Next, is a photo after the first painting session during which steps beside a structure, rocks supporting steps, and the side of this rock structure were painted. I don't pretend to know much about art, but looks to me she also painted background trees. I think you will see the first glimmers of the image. I do. This is different. I like different.
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