Wet Paint A little glimpse of what’s happening in the Studio.May 2023May 17th, After much experimentation and research, I’ve decided on a skin tone, based on a favourite pigment, for the icon’s flesh membrane.May 16th, The saints have taken form on the panel.May 15th, A beautiful indigo smear appears while preparing colours for the icon.May 12th, Gilding finished. Now that the icon is reflecting a heaven light, it waits for people to participate in that glory.May 11th, My youngest studio assistant’s first gilding job.May 10th,Red clay bole painted (and now drying) where gold will be laid down tomorrow.
