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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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Glazing is a lot safer in acrylic - more should try it; and I claim the support of Hockney in this claim.  

Norrette Moore

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Thanks all, sounds like it's thin over thin (I simplify).  Something which appeals to me as I can't escape watercolour processes even when in more opaque mediums. I will learn, I will learn, but alla prima is beyond my skillset as yet.

Denise Cat

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Norrette, I think everything was beyond my skillset, yet, it should never delay you in having a go. Have a practice at it. Don't wait. If it's something you want to try, go straight ahead and do it. Robert has mentioned glazing with acrylics, I've just spent a couple of hours reading about it. I am going to buy some liquitex glazing medium this week, tomorrow if possible and give it a go.

Alan Bickley

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That really is an excellent portrait Denise, all credit to you for learning the process thoroughly before making the first move. I’ve tried most of the glazing mediums over the years, I haven’t had any particular issues with any quality brand to be honest…

Denise Cat

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You started me on my oil journey Alan and to know you think I have done a fair job of things, is very welcomed, so, thank you very much.

Alan Bickley

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I believe that I wrote an article in The Artist quite a while back with the title, Techniques of Glazing and Scumbling or something similar…  You’ve always been keen to explore new avenues Denise, one reason why you’ve made such rapid progress!

Denise Cat

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Yes  I'm always very keen to read your articles Alan, they are filled with great information and demonstrations. That's really helped me along the way and I've always listened to your advice.

Denise Cat

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I thought about what you said Robert about glazing with acrylic. I have matt medium and slow drying medium. Yesterday though, I went and bought some glazing medium and picked some liqiutex up also. I thought I would try it so I could compare the process to that of oil. Off course I wont bore everyone with another thread. I decided to do a head sketch of Sargent's Elisabeth Wnthrop Chanler. I'll post it on the gallery when finished. I'm about to put my first glaze on, as it took a few hours before I was happy with the sketch.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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A superb sketch Denise that should give a good foundation for your painting . 

Denise Cat

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Hopefully Paul, I couldn't get the nose quite right but I'm just testing the acrylic glaze out on the head, neck, and piece of wood running behind. The dress, I'll just block it in with paint.

Alan Bickley

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It’s a great start Denise, you’re on a roll! I know it’s only the first stage but just keep in mind that corners of the mouth aren’t sharp, they blend in, almost a smudged look!
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Marjorie Firth

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Acrylic glazes dry very quickly…you can do quite a lot in a short time. However, I prefer working in oils ( though I have quite a number of acrylics) so I don’t use them much now.
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