Waiting for the tide by Tony Purdy

Waiting for the tide
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Hang on Studio Wall
13/04/2015
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This picture was developed from a demo in the SAA magazine, I found it really useful for learning to work in layers and slowly building up the image. I used a pinkish ground similar to that used by Seago rather than the grey blue of the demo. It was also done on a wooden panel 12" X 10" which I first sealed with a diluted PVA solution and then primed with gesso tinted with a touch of Cadmium red.

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Tony Purdy

I am largely self taught and have painted on and off for many years. Now I am happily retired and have relocated to North Norfolk where I can spend much more time improving my skills. This must be working as I have sold at 3 out of the last four exhibitions I have been in. I paint in both…

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