This is an extensive study E-Packet - In this lesson, artist and teacher Susan Abdella provides step by step instructions and photographs to complete this painting using a popular painting method used by the Flemish asters of the Golden Age.
General Theory used in this Lesson:
Using the values of the “Dead Layer” to create form.
Viewing the design as a whole. In other words think of the bouquet as an oval, rounded and convex. The light is coming from the lower left. The light area of the oval would be the lower left quadrant. The rose, large daisy and leaf are in this area and haven’t we been taught to shade, in this case, the base of the leaf since the rose and daisy are on top of it? Well the Flemish didn’t do this and I think they were right. Those 3 elements and the bud are in the front and therefore in the direct path of light.
Objectives of the Lesson:
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Understand and appreciate the steps and reasoning of the classic Flemish painting method.
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Become proficient with using color glazes.
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Develop form and interest in flowers through the use of the “dead layer”.
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Understand and appreciate the symbolism used in Dutch Golden Age Paintings.
DecoArt Traditions Acrylic Paints
Burnt Umber - PBr 7
Carbon Black – PBk 7
Dairylide Yellow – PY 83
Dark Grey Value 3
Hansa Yellow – PY 74
Indian Yellow - PY 139
Light Grey Value 8
Medium Grey Value 6
Medium White
Naphthol Red – PR 170
Yellow Oxide – PY 43
Pine Green
Prussian Blue Hue
Quinacridone Gold - PO 48
Raw Sienna – PBr 7 Red Violet – PV 19
Titanium White – PW 6
Ultramarine Blue – PB 29
Warm White
Yellow Oxide – PY 43
Naphthol Red Light – PR
DecoArt Traditions Mediums:
Glazing Medium
Extender & Blending Medium
Multi-Surface Sealer
Satin Varnish
Light Primer
DecoArt Traditions Brushes:
Round #3 – TB21
Round #4 – TB22
Chisel Blender #6 – TB61
Chisel Blender #8 – TB62
Mop Oval 3/4” – TB51
Short Liner #1 - TB11
Large Mop 1” –TB141
Angular 1/8" - TB71
Angular 3/8” - TB73
Filbert #6 – TB41
Filbert #8 –TB42
Quill #3 - TB13
Variety of Small Mop and Detail Brushes
1” or 2” Wash Brush to apply varnish.
