Compression of Values
Added 2022-09-06 00:44:23 +0000 UTCThe compression of values is taking the profound reality of what is going on in nature and depicting it in simple mixtures of paint. If we do this properly we can transcend beyond a "pretty picture" and capture something truthful to the human experience. This demo will give you some insight into working within the context of your pigments to create an illusion. Enjoy and please leave comments below, I will do my best to answer any of your questions. Or just start a thread and others may benefit from our conversation!
Colors used:
Titanium White
Cad Yellow Pale
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber
Comments
Thanks!
2022-09-09 18:34:46 +0000 UTCThat’s excellent to hear! I’m really particular about palette work as you can tell, such an overlooked part of painting technique. It’s not a rule but helpful to know how it “ought” to function.
Michael Klein
2022-09-08 23:33:20 +0000 UTCHi Debra, yes typically it will be a gesso. Most often I use Utrecht gesso as of late, but for a long time I was using alkyd lead white ground from Rublev. It is amazing. I also shellac watercolor paper to paint on.
Michael Klein
2022-09-08 23:31:21 +0000 UTCHi Michael, I was wondering about what you used to prep/gesso/seal the veneer. Was it shellac or gesso or both? Thank you. Beautiful feeling in the painting with the compression of values.
2022-09-08 23:16:08 +0000 UTCHey Michael, sure thing… You’ve given so much of yourself already but I’ll definitely have a think. I’m slightly biased, so forgive me…I’d love to see you work from outdoor oil or acrylic study to studio painting- much like your seascape you began, but taking this one all the way. Perhaps broken up into a series. Cheeky of me to ask 🙏🏻 By the ways…I’ve been studying your palette organisation - mixing, etc, and it’s completely revolutionised the way I work, so thank you so much! Will drop you a DM with my humble thoughts on potential topics 🙏🏻 Hope you well!
2022-09-07 15:06:29 +0000 UTCthat was cool man! I'm painting this large landscape right now, and it was nice to be reminded about the poetry of the painting. Sometimes I want to flex all my technical abilities, but it really deadens that quality. I mean it gets me at least 10 likes though. lol!! I need to wear a bathing suit and make instagram reels now.
2022-09-07 13:37:32 +0000 UTCThanks Nic, let me know some topics or ideas for videos. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Michael Klein
2022-09-07 13:13:49 +0000 UTCAwesome explanation Michael! Super helpful, thank you!
2022-09-07 06:35:45 +0000 UTChaha!! I hear you. You'll be able to tell me that during critique haha
2022-09-06 18:44:03 +0000 UTC...such sophistication, I can't help myself! There is a lot of formidable representational art being done but there is a good portion of horrendous attempts as well.
Michael Klein
2022-09-06 14:05:39 +0000 UTC
