The base coat is applied in several layers, shown here in four stages.
Green Earth Light, Yellow Ochre, and Venetian Red - the colors mixed to make the base coat for the flesh and hair.
Before painting over the gilding, it is necessary to prepare the gilded surface with garlic, applied directly with a clove, shown here. The garlic acts as a glue to adhere the egg tempera to the gilding. Without it, the paint cannot be applied evenly in these areas.
John, What does the garlic *do*?
ReplyDeleteI mean, what is its function in the process of applying media?
Kirk = Janomac
Kirk,
ReplyDeleteI have edited the post to answer your question. Thanks for asking.