Jeff,
Those artist's who actually show the painting process from the initial outline to the absolute last brush stroke, can be counted on a hand. I have become a true believer in three week or longer workshops. Only then, is there enough time built in for the instructor to show each and every step and explain. Furthermore, the student has an opportunity to really digest what is being taught and apply the procedures under the watchful eye of the instructor. Most people don't have the patience to watch a somewhat repetitive process unless they adore the technique of their particular master.
Jeff, by realizing that you work too fast you have already started to admit to yourself that there are issues that you need to address before going on to the next step. It does take an iron will to slow down, but it is so worth it!
Regrading the oiling out method, Marvin has taught me to use a dropper to place drops of oil all over the canvas. Then using a soft T-shirt rag you wipe the entire surface down. When just a sheen remains, you rub a clean finger over the area. The finger should also have a slight sheen. If it is too oily you have to wipe more off, if your finger comes away bone dry, use more oil. I hope that helps.
Linda, you are welcome.... At the Getty I was amazed to see that Bouguereau did this huge painting of "Song of the Angels" 84"x60" for the Salon. God only knows how long that took him, but to top it all off he did an exact replica of the same painting in a (I' m guessing now)
30"x40" size. I wonder how he kept himself motivated.
Janel, a poke ...hmmm?!
