Classical Painting Techniques: Glazing Technique and Demonstrations

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The classical glazing technique has made a remarkable contribution to the history of oil painting. Furthermore, it has been utilized by some of the most significant oil painting masters. This technique is more accessible and easier to use than you may think. Glazing works great when establishing depth in a landscape, such as in our course on using glaze to create a dramatic sky. We have created a tutorial to accompany this, demonstrating this technique’s simplicity and impact. The classical glazing technique is used in the reproduction of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Lady With an Ermine to provide solid and beautiful contrasts in color. The same methods are used in several other courses to create depth and improvements throughout the reproduction process.

Applying The Glazing Technique

Remember these tips when applying glaze to your painting:

1. Use a soft, clean brush for applying the glaze.

2. Ensure that the painting is completely dry before applying the glaze, as the glazing compound may contain a thinner that can remove wet paint.

3. Apply very thin layers of the glaze at a time to avoid buildup.

4. Glaze darkens your painting, so start with a lighter overall painting during the initial blocking.

Materials:

PaintReproductions.com uses a Windsor Newton Glaze mix from Amazon.

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