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 Maroger
Maroger is a painting medium that consists of
cold-pressed linseed oil, litharge, mastic crystals
and turpentine. Maroger’s special attribute
is that it acts like a liquid while painting and
a solid when the brush stops. That is, it does
not sag or drip. Though one should always use
any medium with restraint, the only reason to
use a medium is to alter the way paint out of
the tube moves across the canvas so that the artist
can achieve the paint surface desired. Also, because
maroger contains lead (litharge), it speeds drying
so that the artist can work over dry paint the
next day.
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| Painting
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| Prime Utrecht 74D Raw Linen with two coats
of rabbit skin glue. To make the glue, dissolve one ounce
of RSG (if you can get the sheet glue, it is better than
the powder. If not, the powder only needs an hour to soak)
in 35 parts of water overnight then heat in a double boiler
on low heat until completely dissolved; put in refrigerator
overnight. It will gel. Before using, take out of refrigerator
and let it warm up for an hour or so. Wait for each coat
to dry completely, sanding the surface lightly inbetween
coats with #220 sandpaper. Then apply one coat of White
Lead paint (AKA: Crimnitz White, Silver White, Flake White)
thinned with Spirits of Gum Turpentine. Put it on with
a spatula. The idea is to "fill in" the holes
in the weave, not to lay a heavy coat that would obliterate
the weave. Let this coat dry thoroughly to touch (usually
3- 5 days). Add a second coat (if too thick, thin by adding
maroger or another medium) and work the spatula or painting
knife until the surface is very smooth. You simply want
to fill in the holes and create a smooth surface to paint
on; no ridges. With this surface, the brushstrokes "stay
on the surface" of the canvas, and less energy is
wasted trying to overcome the pattern of the canvas©ˆ
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Innerglow
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These ½" thick boards are made
of acid free laminated wood, and can be ordered unprimed,
or coated on the front, back and sides with acrylic primer.
They have smooth surfaces and can be ordered in standard
or custom sizes by calling
1-877-430-3639 or visitng their website, www.BillEwing.com |
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| Paints
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Vasari amd Old Holland. Both are high quality
paints. Vasari uses pure pigment and does not have fillers.
Old Holland is carried by many of the popular art supply
catalogues. Vasari is a New York based company, obtained
by calling
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| Palette
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Naples Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Venetian Red (Pompeiin Red in Vasari)
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Light
Pthalo Blue (Prussian Blue, Schevingnens Blue in
Old Holland)
Ultramarine Blue Deep
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber (Vasari brand because it is cooler, or
Winsor Newton)
Ivory Black
Flake White (Cremnitz white, silver white)
Permanent Alizarin
Transparent Oxide Red (Rembrandt brand) |
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| Brushes
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Flberts (Bristle) #3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10,
12, Silver Grand Prix (if possible)
Flat 2" flat bristle for smoothing out brushstrokes
in background.
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Omni Sketch Pad -approximately 16x20
or larger-ph neutral paper, off white
Conté pencil - Sanguine, brown, black and
white
Vine Charcoal - soft, medium and hard
Charcoal holders (available in ASL store) |
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Sanding Block (to sharpen vine
charcoal and conté sticks)
Single-edged Razor Blades (to sharpen Conté
sticks)
Kneaded Eraser |
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(available from Kremer’s, 222 Elizabeth
St. 212.219.2394)
Sepia Ink
Bistre Ink
Raphael Brush, retractable
(available at New
York Central Art Supply on 11th and 3rd Ave.) |
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