This is a painting from a class I took studying old master techniques where we ground our own pigments, used authentic mediums and classical paint applications to paint after the style of Vermeer. I narrowed the subject and focused just on "Mary" from Vermeer's 1655 painting entitled "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary." This painting started with an underpainting of complementary colors and VERY thin glazes building up the colors so as to not lose the complementary underpainting. Poppyseed oil was used instead of linseed oil as a medium. I enjoyed this process so much and gained invaluable painting experience.
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This is absolutely phenomenal, Lyn. The colors glow with warmth and vitality. Sounds like such an interesting course, and a very valuable teaching tool at that. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks, Claire. The complementary color underneath the thin glazes is what makes the glow. There's green underneath the skin tones and it enriches the layers.
Perfect painting. The technique you used really brought out the rich colors.
I can't wait to see this one. It's beautiful. I bet it glows.
I loved this painting when I saw photos of some of Vermeer's work. You've only made it more beautiful in my eyes. I so love this biblical story too.
Lyn, looks like you have joined ranks with the masters! Lovely painting that complements the story so well.
Thank you for the lovely comments - the original Vermeer is something to behold and I love the sensitivity to subject of the old masters.
Wonderful painting Lyn. It is nice to see the old masters techniques alive and well.
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