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Featured art student: Bernice seno
Art student profile:
Working on her 2nd painting.
Bernice Seno, 17, a Grade 12 art studio scholar, demonstrates strong dedication and technical sensitivity in her practice. With a clear passion for visual storytelling and disciplined studio work, she plans to pursue Fine Arts and continue developing a thoughtful, expressive artistic voice.
Art tip for the week!!!
Imprimatura
The Art of Toning Your Canvas
A Guide to Preparing Your Surface for Oil Painting
1. The Initial Underdrawing
Begin by establishing your composition with a preliminary sketch. Ensure your proportions are accurate, as this layer will serve as the structural map for your entire piece.
2. Preparing the "Stain"
Select an earth-toned acrylic (such as Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, or Yellow Ochre). Dilute the pigment with water to create a fluid, "soft" consistency.
Teacher’s Tip: Aim for a wash that is translucent rather than opaque. It should be substantial enough to hold color, but thin enough to flow easily across the weave of the fabric.
3. Application & Staining
Apply the wash across the entire surface of the canvas. The goal is to stain the fibers while ensuring the initial sketch remains visible through the pigment. Once covered, allow the canvas to dry completely for at least two hours.
Why do we take this step?
We tone the canvas for two vital reasons:
Surface Tension & Flow: It creates a less absorbent surface, allowing your future layers of oil paint to glide effortlessly across the canvas.
Color Integrity: By "locking in" the initial sketch with acrylic, you prevent graphite or charcoal particles from lifting and muddying your oils this is especially crucial for maintaining the brilliance of delicate highlights like yellows and whites.
- teacher jheng
