| 1 An opaque base coat of two colors was applied as
an overall soft blend or scumble, allowing each color to stand alone and mix slightly when
their edges met. Each area of color covered approximately three to four feet. When dry, it
was sealed with Clear Flat and water (2:1) in a sprayer to assure that the base colors
would not pick up when applying the glazes. Before the next step, it was allowed to dry
thoroughly. 2 Glaze 1 (colors 1 and 2): Applied with brushes
overall along with some spatter and splashing to enhance the sense of texture.
3 Overall glaze of Raw Sienna was brushed on to
even out the general tone. When that was thoroughly dry the Burnt Umber and Raw Umber was
applied by puddling over the surface with some spatter and splashing where darker toning
was indicated on the original rendering. Where necessary, some puddles were sponged up
with a natural sponge.
4 An accent glaze of Paynes Grey and Burnt Sienna
was applied only where indicated on the rendering. This step is very specific and covers
less surface than the other steps.
5 The deck was sealed with a low luster poly 2-3
times for protection from traffic and outdoor elements. |
