glazing technique with examples
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:08 pm
lately, i've been working with a new technique for my acrylic paintings. it's a glazing effect produced with one part acrylic paint (in this case mostly brown) to 9 parts Liquitex gloss medium and varnish. i brush it on at the end (sometimes a couple coats) after the painting is completely dry.
the first image here is the brown glaze a bit overdone, but maybe that's a good thing? makes it look like Cthulhu by Rembrandt. not too sure if the painting as a whole is merely ok or really great. i'm undecided, but like the muddy, swampish effect.
this next one is the painting that looked too garish before i softened the extremes with a little brown and purple glazing...
this last one, i believe, is the best use of the glazing. it's a light brown with a hint of yellow ochre thrown in for a nice antique look.
i'll be experimenting further with this technique. my next painting might be something in-between the first and last. thoughts? comments? suggestions (though keep in mind that my ability to make things look photo-realistic is extremely limited)?
Venger As'Nas Satanis
Cult of Cthulhu High Priest
the first image here is the brown glaze a bit overdone, but maybe that's a good thing? makes it look like Cthulhu by Rembrandt. not too sure if the painting as a whole is merely ok or really great. i'm undecided, but like the muddy, swampish effect.
this next one is the painting that looked too garish before i softened the extremes with a little brown and purple glazing...
this last one, i believe, is the best use of the glazing. it's a light brown with a hint of yellow ochre thrown in for a nice antique look.
i'll be experimenting further with this technique. my next painting might be something in-between the first and last. thoughts? comments? suggestions (though keep in mind that my ability to make things look photo-realistic is extremely limited)?
Venger As'Nas Satanis
Cult of Cthulhu High Priest