Still of Winter represents a new series of paintings for me in which I am utilizing extensive glazing techniques. This painting was done on a stretched 20 x 16 inch canvas in oils. The technique is one that has been around for centuries by the old Master's but has since fallen out of favor for the alla prima technique. The technique used is called the Grisaille (pronouced griz-eye) by which you first paint in black and gray oils and let dry completely. Then, you apply multiple, thin layers of transparent colors on top of the grisaille using the fat over lean principle. I believe it is one the best paintings I have ever done and I think it really shows some luminosity which is something I am always trying to achieve.
