Sat 12 Sep 2009
In the August 1, 2009 post called Floating Squares I described my painting technique, here are the images to go along with that description.
I use 1/4″ thick masonite boards, that I cover in fabric and coat with gel medium and gesso to prepare the surface for oil paint. You can see the paint covered lab coat I wear to protect my clothes.
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Here is the back of the board showing the fabric edges, wooden knobs and wire for hanging.
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I draw a grid with a ruler onto the board in pencil or for squares not in a grid formation I use a square template. I make a sketch of the grid or photograph the arrangement of squares. I assign numbers to each square and colors to each number.
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I mix each color one at a time. There is a white rag on my right knee that I use to wipe off my palette knife – there is no need to use solvents for clean up with a palette knife. I use baby oil to remove paint from my hands.
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I find the squares that have that color.
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I mark them on the board and fill them in.
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Here you can see how I prop my feet on a step ladder for stability.
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