Flemish Technique

Giovanni Bellini and Titian, Feast of the Gods

Titian

Doge Andrea Gritti

Willem Heda, Still Life

Leonardo da Vinci

St. Jerome

Objectives• A: Learn one method of generating a painted image• B: Understand an advanced as well as historical painting technique• C: Further develop the artistic eye in seeing objects as well as

learning the nature and effects of certain color combinations

Requirements• D: Each of the three proscribed methods must be attempted• E: Work is a faithful attempt to record the observed items in an

accurate manner

Process• 1: Develop model• 1.1: (Practice studies?)• 2: Charcoal drawing directly on canvas board – 1 day-1 ½ days• 3: Spray fix • 4: Monochromatic underpainting in burnt umber over fixed drawing –

1 day• 5: Apply accurate color as a series of glazes – multiple days