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Wet Paint

A little glimpse of what’s happening in the Studio.

May 2023

  • May 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.
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