Exciting News!

 Hi Everyone,

Sorry for this delayed update, but I have some exciting announcements!

1.) I have decided on the reference for my reproductions: The Lobsterman (The Doryman) by N.C. Wyeth

    I have chosen this piece because I believe not only is it of substantial size, around 2 x 4 ft, it shows good characteristics of tempera layering which is crucial to the process. It contains a good mixture of historic techniques with contemporary techniques in application and scaping, and believe it fits well with my thesis. Originally, I wanted to reference The Vision of Saint Eustace by Pisanello, but have come to realize its complexity in nature may make it hard to produce two reproductions.

2.) I have started the preparation process.

    As of now, I have created a digital, gridded reference for The Lobsterman (The Doryman) using the application Procreate and scaling it so it was an accurate representation. I then began to start the sketching process on transparency paper. Since the sheets I was using were only 18 x 24 inches, I taped them together to meet the 2 x 4 ft measurement and then began gridding, using 4 x 4 panels. This weekend, I will cut the wood, and began priming and painting.

3.) I have almost all my materials

    Since I was originally planning on an alternate piece, I only bought one board of wood, so I am planning on going to the store to buy another panel this weekend and will cut them both to size using a table saw. I also ordered traditional calcium carbonate off of a small business for the traditional gesso using animal glue. Additionally, the rabbit skin glue I ordered came in, and the eggs I ordered from a local farm will be ready to be pick up Saturday.

Overall, I find myself extremely excited to finally begin the recreation and experimentation process. Photos will come in the next update!