I saw the cover of this book and was hit with nostalgia because my grandmother Nila had this book. She was born in 1888, and did not attend school beyond the 6th grade. She was in her 50s when she became an artist. I was named Nyla, after her. I also became a serious artist when I was in my late 40s. I do not know where that book is but the other book you recommended last month, “The Yin and Yang of Painting” is one of the best and most useful books for review of composition that I have ever read.
I loved your relating your history, Nyla! She knew what she was doing when she picked up that book. :) She must have been very serious about learning the craft.
I love these small paintings you sent to the gallery! I am really enjoying guache because it is so fun to travel with and want to start including it it my gallery works as well. Can you please talk about how you frame these works?
Hi Carol. Gouache is a wonderful medium. I’ll confess to having spent many years resenting it because we had to use it to make color charts in color theory class in art school. Two trimesters of mixing color and making color swatches that had to be perfect in mixture and appearance. No brushstrokes showing, no thin paint! So you can imagine my not wanting to paint with it much for years! Lol
Now, I’ve healed and gone back to realizing what a great medium it really is. I’m glad you’re finding it that way too.
I use 100% rag matboard, either 4-ply or 8-ply, conservation quality plexi glass and usually a simple wood frame to frame them. I use conservation methods, I.e…. Hinge the paper or board (the painting) to the acid free backing board using linen tape, and then hinge the mat to the backing board. Place the glass or plexi on that, be sure it’s clear of specks and floaters (the nightmare begins ), then drop the package into the frame and secure it.
I am so glad you came through Idalia okay. I was thinking of you when it blew by. I’m in Stuart Fl. Just north of West Palm, and we are always watching these things. Last November Nicole visited us with the highest water anybody has seen here. And September 2004 both Francis and Jean wandered in the Stuart inlet three weeks apart. I want you to know how grateful I am for the opportunity to watch you paint and hear what your ideas and motivations are as you do it. Thanks again Mary Lou Pults
Thanks so much, Mary Lou! Stay safe. The regularity of these storms is anxiety producing for sure. I'm not looking forward to the next one, whenever that is. And I'm very happy to know that you're enjoying my videos. :)
Emilie I over prime canvases that I'm going to paint on with oil paints with Rublev Lead Alkyd primer. I don't buy Claessens (Raymar or other makers boards) or other expensive linen anymore. Mostly I paint on cotton canvases that I purchase at the local Blick store. I buy the Premier line of stretched canvas, or I paint on cradled panels. If I'm using canvas panels, or boards, I prime those with the same product. Thank you!
I saw the cover of this book and was hit with nostalgia because my grandmother Nila had this book. She was born in 1888, and did not attend school beyond the 6th grade. She was in her 50s when she became an artist. I was named Nyla, after her. I also became a serious artist when I was in my late 40s. I do not know where that book is but the other book you recommended last month, “The Yin and Yang of Painting” is one of the best and most useful books for review of composition that I have ever read.
I loved your relating your history, Nyla! She knew what she was doing when she picked up that book. :) She must have been very serious about learning the craft.
I love these small paintings you sent to the gallery! I am really enjoying guache because it is so fun to travel with and want to start including it it my gallery works as well. Can you please talk about how you frame these works?
Hi Carol. Gouache is a wonderful medium. I’ll confess to having spent many years resenting it because we had to use it to make color charts in color theory class in art school. Two trimesters of mixing color and making color swatches that had to be perfect in mixture and appearance. No brushstrokes showing, no thin paint! So you can imagine my not wanting to paint with it much for years! Lol
Now, I’ve healed and gone back to realizing what a great medium it really is. I’m glad you’re finding it that way too.
I use 100% rag matboard, either 4-ply or 8-ply, conservation quality plexi glass and usually a simple wood frame to frame them. I use conservation methods, I.e…. Hinge the paper or board (the painting) to the acid free backing board using linen tape, and then hinge the mat to the backing board. Place the glass or plexi on that, be sure it’s clear of specks and floaters (the nightmare begins ), then drop the package into the frame and secure it.
I am so glad you came through Idalia okay. I was thinking of you when it blew by. I’m in Stuart Fl. Just north of West Palm, and we are always watching these things. Last November Nicole visited us with the highest water anybody has seen here. And September 2004 both Francis and Jean wandered in the Stuart inlet three weeks apart. I want you to know how grateful I am for the opportunity to watch you paint and hear what your ideas and motivations are as you do it. Thanks again Mary Lou Pults
Thanks so much, Mary Lou! Stay safe. The regularity of these storms is anxiety producing for sure. I'm not looking forward to the next one, whenever that is. And I'm very happy to know that you're enjoying my videos. :)
Hi Marc
I’m a bit behind on your lessons so this question is about priming canvases (sorry to dig this up again 🤓😵💫)
Do you prime all you canvases even better quality (oil) ie: Raymar double oil primed Belgian Linen or Signature or Ampersand …?
I understand now for the acrylics but curious about for oils.
Thanks much and hopefully no problems with this latest hurricane
Best,
Emilie Sykes
Emilie I over prime canvases that I'm going to paint on with oil paints with Rublev Lead Alkyd primer. I don't buy Claessens (Raymar or other makers boards) or other expensive linen anymore. Mostly I paint on cotton canvases that I purchase at the local Blick store. I buy the Premier line of stretched canvas, or I paint on cradled panels. If I'm using canvas panels, or boards, I prime those with the same product. Thank you!
That book is WILD