I have been trying out different types of canvas for this project, preparing it different ways in search of a surface that I like for alla prima. This painting is done on Claessens #13 DOP, toned a cool middle gray using Rublev's lead white, with a little burnt sienna and ultramarine blue added. Oil primed linen is slippery and doesn't cover well in one session, so I thought using lead white, which is the leanest white, in the tone mixture would create a dryer, more semi-absorbant surface, and would be easier to work on. I am no expert at this, but maybe I will be by the time I get to 100! I welcome any suggestions you have if you have experience with this.
Beautiful all the half tones in the cheeks.
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