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August Project
A study of Alexander Max Koester SEVEN DUCKS.
Cropped images below in case you want to do a partial study
CLICK IMAGES for large size
WHAT YOU NEED
SURFACE:
9x12 or 11x14 canvas, canvas paper OR Stillman Birn Zeta or similar heavy weight Sketchbook primed page
with gesso or Zinsser Bullseye primer from Home D.
WHITE CANVAS is fine
You could experiment with maybe blue or gold TONE if you'l like but be sure it is dry when you begin
COLOR:
Will stick with LIMITED PALETTE
(can't find any info on his working methods)
Titanium White. Cad Red. Cad Yellow. Ultramarine Blue.
BRUSHES:
Mixture of filbert, detail & soft brushes for blending
charcoal for sketch
THE PLAN
Aug 4
A little about the artist, sketching with charcoal, block in and softening
Aug 11
Choosing a palette, Mixing color together, laying in first layer of color, softening
Aug 18
Explanation of mediums, oiling in, correcting drawing and color
Aug 25
Oiling in final details & how to know when you are finished
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