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Mary Sparrow · 06-01-2007, 03:54 PM

Hi Richard, no, I will not paint in reverse, It will be painted right on top of the glass with a glossy varnish.

So, just regular oils and linseed will suffice?

I do sketch it out first, so could I put a thin layer of gesso on the window pane first?

06-01-2007, 03:54 PM	#3
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Hi Richard, no, I will not paint in reverse, It will be painted right on top of the glass with a glossy varnish. So, just regular oils and linseed will suffice? I do sketch it out first, so could I put a thin layer of gesso on the window pane first?