The difference between working with egg tempera on paper versus a panel. My first painting of 2021 was an egg tempera on paper primed on both sides repeatedly with Sintopia then I used PVA to attach it to a piece of thick, acid free, mountboard. I pioneered this support (for me) last January and sort of enjoyed working on the surface. I liked the outcome. One of my friends wondered why the pieces painted on paper were brighter than my panels.
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Weekend Garden, egg tempera on panel, 25 x 27 cm, Jan 2021 |
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| Foo Dog and Flowers, egg tempera on paper primed with Sintopia,
laid on board 21 x 15 cm, Jan 2021
II’m not sure if it is the material or the way I work with it. Last year I found the sintopia was very absorbent and dried instantly. This year I didn’t find it as dry. Painting on a panel is more satisfying. The surface builds up evenly and it is a gorgeously smooth. The paper is more resistant. Also, the product feels more substantial. I’d be curious to hear what you think! |
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