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Amal Grisaille

Every time I come back to the painting to add a new layer, I start the painting with the largest areas first. Just like the musician, who will play some...

Amal Grisaille

Every time I come back to the painting to add a new layer, I start the painting with the largest areas first. Just like the musician, who will play some...

Amal Slide Show

Read about painting progress: Reference Photo Drawing Wash In Grisaille #1 Jewelery in Grisaille Amal Progress Amal - Work in Progress Amal is Finished Large Detail View

Amal Slide Show

Read about painting progress: Reference Photo Drawing Wash In Grisaille #1 Jewelery in Grisaille Amal Progress Amal - Work in Progress Amal is Finished Large Detail View

Grisaille Painting Explained

Many Old Masters have used one form or other of underpainting, because for its unique tonal appearance and depth of illustration. Grisaille is a French term and verdaccio Italian. A...

Grisaille Painting Explained

Many Old Masters have used one form or other of underpainting, because for its unique tonal appearance and depth of illustration. Grisaille is a French term and verdaccio Italian. A...

Vermeer's Technique of Perspective

I can't believe this little neat trick. The last time I did floor tiles, I almost killed myself with the ruler. This is so much easier!Please note as of November...

Vermeer's Technique of Perspective

I can't believe this little neat trick. The last time I did floor tiles, I almost killed myself with the ruler. This is so much easier!Please note as of November...

Jean-Léon Gérôme Paintings Video

Jean-Léon Gérôme Paintings Video

Amal Wash In

I start the Underpainting with a Wash In of Raw Umber mixed with Medium (2 drops 50/50 Medium. 1 drop Clove Oil). Since I live in California, where it gets...

Amal Wash In

I start the Underpainting with a Wash In of Raw Umber mixed with Medium (2 drops 50/50 Medium. 1 drop Clove Oil). Since I live in California, where it gets...

Meet the Artist

"My Name is Enzie (NC) and I am a multi disciplinary artist based in southern California, USA.

I specialize in hand painted life-size pet portraits and custom-made miniature dioramas in various sizes.

Visit my blog to see what I am currently working on."

Enzie

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