Showing posts with label graphite on paper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label graphite on paper. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Sketch for Water Series

Sketch for Little Falls on Glenn Creek, graphite on paper
I have been busy with a new series focused on water.  I am working with smaller pieces on board, layering colors, building thin to fat.  Previously, I worked oils solely with linseed oil or way back with only turpinoid.  Now using a thin base layer cut with turpinoid and subsequent layers cut with turpinoid/linseed or linseed.  This means starting a number of pieces together to allow a bit of drying time.  The change in approach keeps me moving with sketching and planning.  A good discipline.

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