Glazing and scumbling Painting lessons and demonstrations with Michael Orwick

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As a painter, the effects of light and atmosphere are what I remember about a location and what inspires me most. Light transforms the ordinary or even beautiful into the exceptional. I aim to capture these fleeting moments and help people see things again through new eyes.
Glazing and scumbling are two essential techniques in oil painting that can add depth, texture, and complexity to your work.
Glazing
Glazing involves applying a thin, transparent layer of paint over a dry, lighter layer. This technique is used to:
● Enhance depth and luminosity: By layering transparent colors, you can create a rich, glowing effect that adds depth to your painting.
● Adjust color and tone: Glazes can subtly shift the color and tone of the underlying paint without completely covering it.
How to Glaze:
1. Prepare the glaze: Mix your oil paint with a glazing medium (like linseed oil or a commercial glazing medium) to achieve a transparent consistency.
2. Apply the glaze: Use a soft brush to apply the glaze over the dry, underlying paint. Ensure the layer is thin and even.
3. Build layers: Allow each layer to dry completely before applying the next. Multiple layers of glaze can be built up to create rich, complex colors and subtle transitions.
Benefits of Glazing:
● Depth and Luminosity: Glazes can make colors appear more vibrant and luminous.
● Color Adjustment: You can adjust the hue and value of underlying layers without completely covering them.
● Smooth Transitions: Glazing can create smooth transitions and soft edges, ideal for rendering light and atmosphere.

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Practical Tips:
● Experiment: Try both techniques on a small scale to see how they interact with your chosen palette.
● Patience: Both techniques require patience, as they involve building up layers and allowing for drying time.
● Balance: Use glazing for areas where you want smooth, luminous effects and scumbling for areas where you want more texture and variation.
Both techniques can be used together to create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the overall impact of your artwork.

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Glazing and scumbling are two essential techniques in oil painting that can add depth, texture, and complexity to your work.
Glazing
Glazing involves applying a thin, transparent layer of paint over a dry, lighter layer. This technique is used to:
● Enhance depth and luminosity: By layering transparent colors, you can create a rich, glowing effect that adds depth to your painting.
● Adjust color and tone: Glazes can subtly shift the color and tone of the underlying paint without completely covering it.
How to Glaze:
1. Prepare the glaze: Mix your oil paint with a glazing medium (like linseed oil or a commercial glazing medium) to achieve a transparent consistency.
2. Apply the glaze: Use a soft brush to apply the glaze over the dry, underlying paint. Ensure the layer is thin and even.
3. Build layers: Allow each layer to dry completely before applying the next. Multiple layers of glaze can be built up to create rich, complex colors and subtle transitions.
Benefits of Glazing:
● Depth and Luminosity: Glazes can make colors appear more vibrant and luminous.
● Color Adjustment: You can adjust the hue and value of underlying layers without completely covering them.
● Smooth Transitions: Glazing can create smooth transitions and soft edges, ideal for rendering light and atmosphere.

[@michael_orwick]

Scumbling
Scumbling involves applying a thin, opaque layer of lighter paint over a darker, dry layer, allowing some of the underlying color to show through. This can create a textured, broken color effect.
This technique is used to:
● Create texture and softness: Scumbling can soften edges and add a textured, atmospheric quality to your painting.
● Lighten areas: It can lighten parts of your painting without completely covering the underlying colors.
How to Scumble:
1. Prepare the paint: Use a dry brush technique with a small amount of paint. The paint should be thicker and more opaque than a glaze.
2. Apply the scumble: Gently brush over the dry, darker paint layer. The goal is to create a broken, textured effect rather than a smooth layer.
3. Build texture: Different brushes or tools can vary the texture and effect.
Benefits of Scumbling:
● Texture: Adds a textured, atmospheric quality to the painting.
● Softening Edges: Can soften edges and create a sense of depth and distance.
● Variety: Introduces variety and interest in the surface of the painting.