The girl’s thumbnail made me cry I buy the painting. Now. Even if no money will have to pick it up and so then make and sell my own art Well almost cry. Huu(?) what ya thinking
Great video.! How do you clean up the lead and keep lead soaked rags and paper towels, etc., out of the trash, which would go into landfills? I’d be interesting in trying lead, but I want to do it responsibly. Maybe you could make a video on responsible cleanup? Thanks again!
Much appreciated - Yes the idea to do this came out of necessity in the studio. We hope it helps you and others, feel more free to explore new possibilities
ET needs a hard substrate (such as solid wood, or aluminum composite panel with cloth glued to it), preferably prepared with a silky smooth traditional chalk ground made from hide glue and chalk/marble dust/calcium carbonate. We often use aluminum composite panels prepared for ET with Rublev Tempground, or work on Artefex Tempanels, as a modern premade surface.
a truly amazing painting! thank you for sharing! where do you use oil paint in the work? do you ever paint egg tempera over oil? how do you keep the sheen consistent between both types of paint?
I often use egg tempera over oil on larger compositions. I don't use a lot of mediums in the oil part of the painting, and keep the oil underpainting relatively flat and thin. The sheens even out over many layers of ET, and with nourishing layers of egg yolk and distilled water.
Thank you Luke, much appreciated! Lucky to get a few photo references of the fox...although I had to invent so much, and relied on memory for the strength of the design. Thanks again for the kind word.
This is a stunning painting, Julio. The video itself is a work of art, and I particularly like the verbal description you provided in the show notes. What a gift you have given us to represent such a tender scene you experienced. Thank you!
Not yet - however we are asked often about that, and have something in the works. If you sign up for my newsletter on my website: www.JulioReyes.com (click on the "mailing list" header on the top right) - you'll be one of the first to know. Any feedback regarding the kind of video you would like to see, is always welcome :-)
Thank you! - Many egg tempera painters do not varnish, most often due to the fact that varnish is not as simple to remove from the surface as with oil painting...which technically, makes it part of the painting, as opposed to an added protective layer which can be removed by restorers later on, if need be. The other reason is that traditional varnish drastically darkens/changes the appearance of an egg tempera painting, more dramatically than it would an oil painting, due to the "open" and more porous surface of egg tempera. On occasion, I'll use a cold wax, and spread a thin even layer on the surface...which then hardens, and can be buffed to a polish. Most often I allow the painting to harden (ET's are very "green" at the beginning of their life) and then I take a silk cloth and begin to buff the surface of the painting itself. ET, especially when given time to cure/harden will polish to a beautiful satin or eggshell finish that I love. When possible I frame these behind glass.
Great little film, Julio; question about the technique: I see you’re mixing pigment with the egg yolk. Is the eye dropper distilled water? I learned to mix the pigment with water, and add the yolk as needed…
Yes, correct - the eye dropper contains distilled water. You may add the ingredients it whatever order you choose - however the primary relationship, which should not be altered, is the ratio of pigment to egg yolk; this should always be 1:1 (egg yolk : pigment)...the water is essentially added to control the viscocity of the paint. So add water according to your preference for the feel under the brush, and for the thickness/thiness of the medium. As long as the primary relationship of egg yolk to pigment remains the same, how much water you add is all about your taste.
Beautiful, love the weaving the the layers of paints. So Bummed Arcadia left Pasadena it is where I was able to see your originals and grow to love your work
Thank you so much! It's surreal - the entire time Arcadia was in Pasadena, I never had an LA show -- starting about several years ago I was going through some major shifts and changes in my life...my wife and I relocated to be near family in TX, and started our family ( to boys, ages 1 and 3 )...it seemed like it was never a good time for a solo. By the time we scheduled a show for me in LA, the opportunity for the gallery to move to NY popped up, and that was that. It's a great compliment to me that the work took a hold of you...I'm honored, but sorry the gallery had to move. -- J
No oil involved with this piece...just pure egg yolk as the binder. Yes, egg tempera will dry/"set" almost immediately - like an oil painting however, it takes about 6 months to a year to cure...getting harder and more water resistant as it ages. There are egg paintings left to us from antiquity that are older that the oldest oil paintings.
not always...depending on the size and depth of the frame, glass is helpful, especially in the early-life of the ET painting (6months-1yr) when the paint layers are dry to the touch, but relatively "soft" or "green" - it can prevent damage to the surface.
@@candulio1 Wow~ Long time no see~~ Your painting is really unique.....It's my first time seeing I wish upload when your have time~ Good luck with your channel~~
...очень хорошо! Среди бесконечных и бестолковых копиистов реальности Вы делаете нечто иное, она - реальность соткана из ваших чувств и мыслей. Я не побоялся бы обозвать Вас русским мыслящим, глубоко чувствующим человеком. Это действительно сделано по русски...
I use pure oil paint for under layers, mostly Rublev paints from Natural Pigments, as they are made simply with pigment and linseed oil. I paint her with pure egg tempera, no oil mixed in.
