Three brothers

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

I painted directly on linen that I sized with three coats of rabbitskin glue, to keep that wonderful umber colour of the raw canvas. It also doesn't make me anxious about covering the whole canvas asap.

Following some threads found here, I just finished to size new canvases with acrylic size made from PVA glue, but I had a hard time stretching it.

I am trying them next week and let you know!
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[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Garth, that's Painting and Drawing Children. I got it on Amazon. He's a bit seventies in style but does have many good tips
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[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco

Garth, that's Painting and Drawing Children. I got it on Amazon. He's a bit seventies in style but does have many good tips
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I think I remember borrowing this book from the local library in the late seventies. It's all coming back now.

Garth

[David Bottoni]

Congratulations Ilaria. I am happy that you were able to make it over to this site and deservedly so. I remember seeing these works while in progress and think you resolved the background issue appropriately to link all three portraits harmoniously. Again, your choice of poses have given each child individuality and character. Very nice work.

David Bottoni

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Thank you David, it's nice to meet you again!
I have been on these for ages, can't wait to move on. How is your little girl portrait?
I might post again soon in the wip a new portrait I am working on, if you stumble upon it let me know what you think
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