It's been a while.

We have been so busy.  The symposium where we will present our findings is this Friday.  First, I want to take a moment to thank Clare for all of her help with the project.  She has been more than I could have hoped for in a studio assistant.  We will continue the project because we haven't even begun to document our color mixing or layering techniques, and there are so many material options to choose from.  This is one of the most rewarding studio-based art experience of my life, and that is saying a lot.

Without further adieu, here are some more photos:

Clare Painting Some Parsley and Egg Tempera.
We've not found a dense green, but I like these for
glazes with interesting effect.

Post Permacolor Project Studio Shot.

Beetroot and Egg Tempera, one of my favorites.

Beetroot and Linseed Oil, also wonderful to paint with.

Beetroot and Linseed Oil close-up

We strained the material, but if I were concerned with
consistency, I might use several layers of cheesecloth.

Madder and Safflower Oil

Sandalwood and Safflower Oil

Sandalwood's Close-Up

Turmeric and Safflower Oil.

Charcoal and Egg Tempera (L) and Charcoal with Milk Paint (R)

L-R  Hibiscus and Milk Paint, Elderberry and Milk Paint.
These are two I will definitely re-create.  I used them both on a recent painting
as a glaze to vary the sheen and give the piece a warm, aged quality.

As always, happy painting and healthy living!

Christel



More to come...

Got wine?

Here's a post because it's Friday, and I know some of you like your wine.  I don't drink much these days, but I had a friend come by for dinner and leave a bottle for later...so, of course, in a brilliant moment of curiosity/inspiration we decided to paint with it last Thursday.

Here are the results:

L - R:  Red Wine & Egg Tempera, Wine & Milk Paint

Red wine and egg tempera makes the most incredible pale flesh tone.  All of the milk paints produce gorgeous, matte pastel tones that are great for layering with complimentary pigmented egg tempera paints.

I'll show you those results soon, but in the meantime, happy painting!

-Christel

An Enchanted Spring Break...in the Studio

There were so many surprises!  I'll show you part 1 of the highlights in pictures.

I am having a moment with indigo and oil...

Indigo and Linseed Oil:
A powerfully dense and luscious combination.

The weight of the oil pulling the pigment down the sides of the canvas.

Indigo's close-up.

Sweet Safflower and Milk Paint

Our oil choices...Safflower for the gold tone pigments,
and Cold Pressed Linseed for the darker pigments.
After some research, we decided to relegate the stand oil
to glazes only.

The potted pigments ready to be mixed with either egg tempera or milk.
As you can imagine, the first part of our week was all preparation..

Good news!  My show, New World Currency (see last post) has been extended through April!  So if you're in KC and would like to see the show or meet me in person and talk about natural color, I will be at MLB Gallery 2020 Baltimore KCMO 64108 from 6-9pm on Friday April 4.  I'd love to see you there.

In the meantime, I'll be enjoying these spring showers in the studio as much as possible.

-Christel