My painting class continues into Term 4. This week we learned a new technique – glazing. I understand the idea behind the technique but I’m struggling with the application! I rather like splashing paint on in opaque layers and taking comfort that my “mistakes” can be covered with an opaque layer of paint.

Glazing builds on the layers underneath – building transparent layer upon transparent layer. I think I will need a fair bit of practice to get this technique right … or even close to right.

Part of the problem with this particular canvas is that I haven’t got the initial drawing right. Her shoulders and head aren’t proportionate. Ugh. I think I’m off to find some gesso and start again …