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Michael Georges · 12-03-2001, 12:16 AM

Verdaccio, meaning "Greenish-First" in Italian. It is a form of underpainting in monochrome used by many painters since the 1300s. Cennino Cennini mentions mixing verdaccio colors in his book "Il Libro Dell Arte" done I believe around 1437?

The cool gray green undertones make a wonderful complement to the warm skin tones laid over them. You leave some of that gray-green showing through and it really helps create a vibrancy in the skin tones. This method is currently being tought by (among others) the Covino school.

12-03-2001, 12:16 AM	#3
Michael Georges PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 846	Verdaccio, meaning "Greenish-First" in Italian. It is a form of underpainting in monochrome used by many painters since the 1300s. Cennino Cennini mentions mixing verdaccio colors in his book "Il Libro Dell Arte" done I believe around 1437? The cool gray green undertones make a wonderful complement to the warm skin tones laid over them. You leave some of that gray-green showing through and it really helps create a vibrancy in the skin tones. This method is currently being tought by (among others) the Covino school. __________________ Michael Georges www.fineportraitsinoil.com Michael's Life Drawing & Painting Blog Regular and consistent work from life will improve your portraits. Drawing skills are the foundation of all an artist does. Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 12-03-2001 at 12:20 AM.