The Lesson of Rembrandt's Nose

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Joan Breckwoldt

Am I to understand that no matter what I paint over the dark of my underpainting on the shadow side that my shadow will be cool? How can this be?

I suppose I must be missing something but I am perplexed by this!

thanks,

Joan

This is correct as long as you paint glazes or semi transparent colors over dark underpainting.

If you want to chance any parts you can use opaque paint or even glaze with warmer color.

Allan