Monday, January 25, 2021

Choosing a Support

 


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. 


Weekend Garden, egg tempera on panel, 25 x 27 cm, Jan 2021
 
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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