I love the patina of old oil landscape paintings hanging in the art museums. Something happens to the paint over time, it begins to darken and crackle, and this is so beautiful to me.
I have attempted to recreate this look a bit by doing a glaze over my finished painting (which unbelievably dried overnight, probably because I mixed the oil paint with a liquin gel).
Anyways, here are the before and after shots. I may put on another layer of slightly different colored glaze after this one dries...
Before:
far away...
After Glazing...
far away...
So, not a HUGE change, but just enough to tone it down and give it an older look. I think with most artists you can look at their work and tell a lot about them. What they like, how they feel, and what artists inspire them. Here is one of my favorite artists, Jan Van Goyen of the Dutch Golden (literally golden in color) period.
♥Linsey
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24 comments:
Lovely painting,Linsey! Thanks for sharing.
Cindy
Glazing works very well for aging paintings. I love your landscape.
Absolutely beautiful, Linsey. My dad used to paint landscapes like that and I have accumulated quite a few of them which I'll treasure forever. :)
xoxo laurie
Thanks, Linsey. It looks great!
-Revi
Oh, I really like both looks.
Very well done and love the look especially after you glazed it! ~~ Thanks, namaste, Carol ~ (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
Such a beautiful landscape painting! I love how a glaze can make things age a bit because I love things worn, vintage, & shabby! :)
Gosh that really does make a difference. It seems to 'settle it' if that makes any sense and gives a greater depth. Lovely!
To achieve this look you like I utlized barnoz Dutch, the result is very good, I too like Cundo oils lose shine again. Saludos
this is lovely and I love the more mellow look beautiful
I stayed to look at your past posts and I'm your newest follower, great blog!
That is just an awesome look! I'm happy I found your blog and I'll be following you now! Great blog~
Nancy
Beautiful painting and loving the glazes. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, x
A beautiful painting Linsey! And how synchronistic that PPF's poll and your post are about finishes.
It looks beautiful both ways though personally I prefer the stronger, more vibrant original colours myself.
Very beautifully done! I love seeing how you used the glaze. Thanks for sharing your technique with us.
that is a lovely painting and the glaze really gave it a different feel. thanks for sharing!
hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS
What a gorgeous piece, love the look of it.
i like the effect of the glaze-- your painting is beautiful in both the before and after photos.
Love your cloud-scape, Linsey! :)
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Linsey, your painting is so serene and peaceful. And the glazing certainly achieved the desired effect. :) Just found your blog and can't wait to look around--sounds like we like a lot of the same things!
Take care,
Erin @ Carolina Country Living
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Looks beautiful, very peaceful :o)
Beautiful painting, you create really wonderful clouds! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
Very nice painting, and a nice post!
I like the after glazing effect. Amazing the difference. Blessings, Janet PPF
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