The Maroger Mediums vs. Meglip
French painter and restorer Jacques Maroger, spent a good portion of his life trying to find the "lost secrets" of Old Masters. His book The Secret Mediums and Techniques of the Masters was published in English in 1948. Although he has not actually invented any of the mediums described in the book, they still carry his name...
Six Maroger Medium Recipies
Note of Caution: I do NOT recommend making Maroger mediums. They are very toxic to make.
First Lead Medium
(attributed to Antonello da Messina)
One part litharge (yellow lead oxide) or lead white, combined by cooking with three to four parts linseed or walnut oil.
(attributed to Antonello da Messina)
One part litharge (yellow lead oxide) or lead white, combined by cooking with three to four parts linseed or walnut oil.
Simplified analysis of classical painting technique
The portrait of Susanna Lunded nee Fourment by Peter Paul Rubens
 Imprimatura & drawing |
 Shadow study |
 Grisaille & color |
 Finished painting |
Importance of Drawing and Imprimatura in Classical Painting Technology
A short description of the classical painting method with oil colors
Drawing
Make your drawing on paper as if it is your final product. Copy it on tracing paper and retrace the lines on the back side of it with dry pastel pencil (Carb-Othello).
Transfer drawing to the board and rework it with diluted burnt umber paint using a fine brush.
Make your drawing on paper as if it is your final product. Copy it on tracing paper and retrace the lines on the back side of it with dry pastel pencil (Carb-Othello).
Transfer drawing to the board and rework it with diluted burnt umber paint using a fine brush.
Egg Tempera - The "Forgotten" medium - Part 1
Egg emulsion, board and gesso
Many beginners think of egg tempera as a magic medium capable of solving all the problems they have had before with drawing, composing and painting.
Imagine taking musical lessons and having difficulties with following the tune and keeping a rhythm. By switching to different types of musical instruments you will not dramatically improve your results.
You know that music is based on a very strict notation system and rather complicated set of rules. Breaking or not following them "hurts" listener’s ears. There are similar rules in painting.
Imagine taking musical lessons and having difficulties with following the tune and keeping a rhythm. By switching to different types of musical instruments you will not dramatically improve your results.
You know that music is based on a very strict notation system and rather complicated set of rules. Breaking or not following them "hurts" listener’s ears. There are similar rules in painting.
