Online Art Gallery   |   home   |   back to Learning Gallery
Madonna & Child   |   Phase 1   |   Phase 2   |   Phase 3   |   Phase 4
Phase 2
Phase 2

After laying out an entire grid of the picture using geometric lines, the charcoal and ink layer goes on.

A specially prepared gesso is used to build up the textures of the hair, folds in clothing, and parts of the flesh which will be highlighted and catching reflected room light.
A more finished charcoal layer completes this "map of the painting"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

All original works are Copyright ©2000 Susan S. Weilbacher
710 Debra Lynne Drive, Brandon FL 33511
Telephone: (813) 689-0329