Step 3

Next the take away method was used. I took away all of the highlights that I wanted to show. This means I took out the brown and was left with the yellow. Then I used the same tone that I took away to add in details. I repeated this, take away, add, and take away over and over until I got to a point where I felt good. I was ready for some color.

Step 2

Next a mixture of 50% linseed oil and 50% turpentine was made. This was added to a mixture of 1/4 Phalo Blue and 3/4 Burt Sienna. The liquid was then applied to the canvas with a one inch brush. The strokes were loose allowing the canvas to show through unevenly.

Step 1

First a canvas was primed with three layers of gesso. A fourth layer was applied thickly in small circles with a beat up brush. This gives the painting a texture so that thicker paint strokes done throughout the painting don't stand out. Next a thick layer of acrylic cadmium Yellow was applied over the whole canvas.