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...