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    fedetony
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        June 2018 DIFFERENT STROKES CHALLENGE

        If you would like to host a Different Strokes, please see the Schedule thread here

        Please read the guidelines below carefully.

        [B]GUIDELINES[/B]:
        On the first of each month a reference photo (or photos) will be posted in a thread entitled “Different Strokes”.

        All entries must be for this challenge and in acrylics – any type of acrylic.

        Join in the discussion about the project – it’s friendly and fun to learn how others are coping/struggling/thriving!!! But no visual images!

        Help can be gained from asking but also from looking for resource materials elsewhere – the RIL e.g.

        A ‘reveal’ date for all is 21st of the month – that gives us 3 weeks to make the work, plus an extra week for latecomers.

        **PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD WORK TO THE THREAD BEFORE THE 21ST OF THE MONTH.** Much more exciting and fun to see what ‘masterpieces’ appear! If work is uploaded early it will be moved to a safe place until 21st.

        At the end of the month the thread /discussion will be closed and a new challenge will begin.

        **Please note, the single ‘reveal’ date is chosen so that we do not influence each other with our individual interpretations …… that’s the whole point of it being called ‘Different Strokes’!

        Warning: It is legally required to have fun!

        By all means ask questions in the thread or initiate discussion about the challenge – just don’t post images!!!
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        Now welcome to the mid year challenge :)
        The challenge for the month is:

        ***********The Glaze!!!*************

        No!, it is not glazing for cakes… mmnn cake..
        The idea of this challenge is to fully use the glazing technique to build an authentic composition. Yet not any glazing technique, you’ve to do it fully (The full monty :D).
        1) you’ve to build the complete image in a single color: Monochromatic.
        2) You may select the color and the material you use for your base drawing This means: Graphite, inks and charcoal are accepted for the base drawing.
        3) After your image is fully finished, you have to glaze acrylics to form a colorful final image.
        4) After glazing process is only allowed to do highlighting touches. That is your base image has to be fully visible.
        5) You must post both the final monochromatic image and your final color image.

        This challenge’s features:
        -First of all is intended for experienced and novice artists. If you have never done this technique, is the best chance you have since you’ll have the full support during the month!
        -Second, during the month I will add here information, tips and tricks, basically all I can gather from the technique. I would like to encourage you all to contribute with relevant information.
        -I ask your participation to share information and to ask any sort of question relevant to the glazing technique. In the end of the month we will have a compilation of valuable information and some examples of great works in the technique.

        Enjoy :D!

        Federico Garcia
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        "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

        #631663

        Great! ?.. could use a couple of months to get there though!!!

        Fiendish Fede!!! Thank you :)

        For any newbies, in the Information Kiosk there are a couple of Classroom threads on Glazing, by Maverick. Look in the Classroom Index.

        Cheers, Maureen


        Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

        #631909
        WoodyWelch
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            Two things I hated in art school….doing copies of “old masters” art and….glazing. Look at how many people are going to do an underdrawing in black or dark gray and then try to put a translucent color over it….Since I have decided on a subject that is predominantly red (red will be the glaze) I will do the underdrawing in darkish brown so that it is complimentary when the crimson is laid over it. I will highlight areas in black and the white areas will be created by NOT glazing over them, letting the white of the board show through…..creating a lighter highlight. You’ll see.:evil:

            At first I thought…”Naw…this is too restrictive.” But then I had a Coke Zero and came up with an idea……(And, no, I won’t be able to put it on Facebook, so gird your loins) :D

            #631732

            Maureen is right, that is fiendish, I love it!

            I haven’t done that in so long but I’m up for it. I have to go read up on it first though.

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            #631886
            Attalus
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                Well, I doubt if I will, since I don’t really understand how to go about it. I did use some glazes on fantasy mountains a while back, but since then, nada. :(

                Bill was a long time valued member of our community who passed away after a lengthy illness. We will miss him. Rest in peace.

                "Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea."- John Ciardi

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                #631781

                Wow this is a Challenge indeed Fede.

                I will give it a try!

                "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." - Henry David Thoreau

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                #631664

                It’s very satisfying seeing a monochrome work (nice in itself) come to life with a glaze of colour ……. just look at DCam’s works!…… to name but one talent here …… and then the Classrooms!

                Cheers, Maureen


                Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

                #631715
                talisman
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                    Hey, this is great!
                    I’ve been wanting to try this.
                    I think this will be a good thing for me to work on as I love details and sometimes don’t think they come out as well in my finished works.
                    What a wonderful excuse to try this technique.
                    I’ll start reading and then get going!


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                    #631734

                    I did Maverick’s class and also used this technique on a few other paintings. It’s interesting but I’m too impatient for it. lol At least this is pretty open subject-wise so it could be a good time to get something on my to-do list done.

                    C&C always welcome. Michelle

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                    #631833
                    fedetony
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                        [CODE]fiendish
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                        extremely cruel or unpleasant.
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                        synonyms: wicked, cruel, vicious, evil, nefarious, unspeakable;
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                        synonyms: difficult, complex, complicated, intricate, involved, knotty, thorny, ticklish, abstruse, impenetrable, unfathomable; [/CODE]
                        Not sure about that word :evil: describing me …hahaha

                        :) Its one of the most powerful techniques… We will prevail :).. I’ll come soon with some basic info

                        Federico Garcia
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                        C&C always welcome :D

                        "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

                        #631780
                        Margaretta
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                            Well glazing to me means making something smooth and shiny!
                            I do that on any painting with varnish.
                            I’ll try to understand this Maverick person and ask some questions. On holiday for much of the time but will try an entry. Er…thank you.
                            Please may you indicate a well-known painting as an example Fedetony?:confused:

                            Through striving, to the stars.:confused:

                            #631694
                            bluefish
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                                Bill you could utilize one of your models…..draw her in brown, then glaze over in red. just like Woody is going to do…..then you two and the others here can compare results….:thumbsup: :eek: :wave:

                                #631834
                                fedetony
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                                    Well glazing to me means making something smooth and shiny!

                                    Not at all :) but we are here for ya :D

                                    Ok I see there is many doubts :).. lets start with the basics:
                                    What is glazing? (adapted from wiki)
                                    A glaze is a thin transparent or semi-transparent layer on a painting which modifies the appearance of the underlying paint layer. Glazes can change the chroma, value, hue and texture of a surface. Glazes consist of a great amount of binding medium in relation to a very small amount of pigment.

                                    Please take some time to see some videos to get a basic view in glazing:
                                    Glazing Instructional/Demostration Videos:
                                    Start here: This one from liquitex:
                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnn8Pq-XZyo
                                    Very good one:
                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huescUFe3aI
                                    Another one:
                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgakFbraBT0
                                    A glazing example:
                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZKT0UpYpkQ
                                    another:
                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz9drC1CWQY
                                    advanced and really worth: (skip last 10 minutes of ads)
                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8bzLD8td4Q

                                    Maverick’s glazing classroom threads:
                                    Blending and Glazing
                                    more glazing

                                    Please may you indicate a well-known painting as an example Fedetony?:confused:

                                    There are thousands of paintings yet: Raphael , Leonardo Da Vinci and Michaelangelo have used the technique extensively (in oils of course).

                                    Historically has been used in many painting media as oils or watercolors. In the past was difficult to obtain some pigments. Mainly each painter was making their own pigments and some of the materials were scarce. Since they did not have paints in the quantities required, so many painters used the technique to fix the image in cheaper and in more available pigments and use a small amount of the pigment in glazes to obtain the desired color. So , because of the availability of pigments and colors, glaze technique was born.
                                    With the use of the technique is possible to obtain more vivid and realistic colors.

                                    Just to illustrate how powerful this technique is: the master of light Vermeer used it selectively.
                                    See this
                                    see this too

                                    Federico Garcia
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                                    C&C always welcome :D

                                    "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

                                    #631835
                                    fedetony
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                                        Glazing is the most forgiving technique in painting – and one of the least understood because books on it are written in unnecessarily complicated language. But glazing really is so simple and can be reduced down to two secrets.

                                        The Two Secrets to Oil Painting Glazing
                                        The first secret to glazing is to use extremely thin paint. The second secret to glazing is patience, don’t go too fast. (How simple is that?!)

                                        Build your colors and tones slowly. Leave the painting to dry between each coat or layer of paint (glaze). This way, if you make an error you can correct it easily by wiping the new paint off. Or, if you put down a color and find it’s too strong, wipe off any surplus. If you want to even out your colors, the best thing to use is a mop brush.

                                        What About Glazing Using Mediums Other Than Oils?
                                        Glazing with acrylic is no different than with oil. You can use glazes with any medium as long as you let each coat dry completely before applying the next.

                                        How Many Glazes Should I Use?
                                        Remember the first secret of glazing: to use extremely thin paint. So to build up a color to the proper intensity, think about using as many as nine glazes. If you think that’s going to take forever, remember the second rule — be patient — and that the more thinly you paint, the faster it will dry.

                                        What Colors Are Suitable for Glazing?
                                        Remember when you paint really thin your opaque colors will appear translucent, almost like your transparent colors.

                                        I use my opaque colors in the first glazing layers.

                                        Do I Have to Use Glazing for the Whole Painting?
                                        No, glazing can be just a part of your painting. You can paint as usual and make your last corrections or give more depth to your colors with one or two layers of glazing. What’s fun about glazing is that you can add special effects so discretely that the spectator will appreciate your painting without knowing exactly why.
                                        (Yes for the challenge :evil: )

                                        Is That Really All There Is to Glazing?
                                        Yup. Glazing really is this simple. Anyone can glaze with success. You probably do it already without noticing….

                                        This is taken from here

                                        About the author: Gerald Dextraze, who lives in Québec, has been painting with oils since 1976 and has been studying glazing techniques since 2002.

                                        Federico Garcia
                                        My Blog
                                        C&C always welcome :D

                                        "...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago

                                        #631887
                                        Attalus
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                                            Interesting. So what is the difference between that and using washes? :confused:

                                            Bill was a long time valued member of our community who passed away after a lengthy illness. We will miss him. Rest in peace.

                                            "Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea."- John Ciardi

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