HTMaGPG: Part Duex

Step 6: Oil it out. This is where a long discussion on how paints dries should be. But that would make for a very long post. Instead, think of what's in the glass jar (thinned stand oil) as glue for paint.


To properly adhere a new layer to the previous, I drip a small amount onto the cloth and thinly spread it over the surface. If you look at the painting, the area above my hand is ready and has a shine to it. I continue down to the horizon line, the area I hope to complete in 48 hours before the "glue" dries.


Step 7: Make one big color shift. Although this is a long day and it is structured and meticulous work, it is gratifying to seamlessly and slowly shift from an intense blue down to a soft yellowish grey. On the right of the glass palette above, you can see the color range to that point.


Here the sky is finished, leaving the clouds and horizon line for the next day.