How To Improve Your Landscape Paintings Through Glazing!...
When would you use glazing? Well, sometimes personally, I have found that I am not satisfied with the look of a painting as sections of it seem quite drab, with the colors not penetrating through. Then I resort to glazing.
It could be that I did not make a good job of it which has disappointed me. However it could just be that I have overdone how much turpentine I have used. So I have had a bad day. We all experience these at some time or another. One of life's trials.
Generally glazing can be a godsend. It can be used in many ways. Personally, I could not do without it. I find that it brings my work to life as it were. It is an important step of the artwork that was invented years ago.
So you need to bring your painting to life. Do not underestimate the value this process can give to your work. This can provide the ultimate glow you require for landscapes, skies, water, trees, mountains etc. You will find it brings out hidden depths. It will also serve on certain sections or just bring your whole piece together to it's conclusion.
What actually happens, is that you cover it with a very fine film of color over another, but please be sure to let the first coat be perfectly dry. I liken it to glass actually as really it is like the sun peeping through on your work. You may then come to realize you can bring coldness or heat to your work.
Nobody wants to deal with the problems of the color shades all running together. I cannot stress enough the importance of your work being dry first, and it pays to have transparent colors on top.
You will have come to realize now that this is a very important step of your work. It can bring about the feeling of distance and space, but also adds strength and purpose to your work. I love using it as it seems to successfully bring my work to a happy conclusion.
I would not say that glazing is ever easy. It takes plenty of practice with your colors to achieve a satisfactory result. You just have to keep trying to reach your goal.
So now you have reached the experimental stage. For instance try a warmer colour over a paler shade. Like a strong violet over a pale yellow, or a dark green over yellow. I find it inspirational the strength of colour that can be produced.
There are certain rules to remember when you glaze. An absolute must is to not mix any white paint with the color you wish to glaze with. If you only use oil with it you can go about it by stroking it on gently.
Although, I might add, that other artists that I fraternise with, use a layer of gel. For me red is a very vibrant colour. Therefore I like a stronger red than I find in a normal palette. So what do I do? You've got it, I lay one red on top of another. Yes, as far as it goes I think the finished effect is fabulous! - 2361
It could be that I did not make a good job of it which has disappointed me. However it could just be that I have overdone how much turpentine I have used. So I have had a bad day. We all experience these at some time or another. One of life's trials.
Generally glazing can be a godsend. It can be used in many ways. Personally, I could not do without it. I find that it brings my work to life as it were. It is an important step of the artwork that was invented years ago.
So you need to bring your painting to life. Do not underestimate the value this process can give to your work. This can provide the ultimate glow you require for landscapes, skies, water, trees, mountains etc. You will find it brings out hidden depths. It will also serve on certain sections or just bring your whole piece together to it's conclusion.
What actually happens, is that you cover it with a very fine film of color over another, but please be sure to let the first coat be perfectly dry. I liken it to glass actually as really it is like the sun peeping through on your work. You may then come to realize you can bring coldness or heat to your work.
Nobody wants to deal with the problems of the color shades all running together. I cannot stress enough the importance of your work being dry first, and it pays to have transparent colors on top.
You will have come to realize now that this is a very important step of your work. It can bring about the feeling of distance and space, but also adds strength and purpose to your work. I love using it as it seems to successfully bring my work to a happy conclusion.
I would not say that glazing is ever easy. It takes plenty of practice with your colors to achieve a satisfactory result. You just have to keep trying to reach your goal.
So now you have reached the experimental stage. For instance try a warmer colour over a paler shade. Like a strong violet over a pale yellow, or a dark green over yellow. I find it inspirational the strength of colour that can be produced.
There are certain rules to remember when you glaze. An absolute must is to not mix any white paint with the color you wish to glaze with. If you only use oil with it you can go about it by stroking it on gently.
Although, I might add, that other artists that I fraternise with, use a layer of gel. For me red is a very vibrant colour. Therefore I like a stronger red than I find in a normal palette. So what do I do? You've got it, I lay one red on top of another. Yes, as far as it goes I think the finished effect is fabulous! - 2361
About the Author:
Anna Meenaghan is a contemporary artist who has been participating in the arts most of her life. As a contemporary painter she is well able to give help on various art subjects and enjoys passing on her knowledge in the form of tips to all art newbies and art enthusiasts. I have greatly benefited from her help. Comment by Michael Bruckner.
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