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Originally Posted by Molly Sherrick Phifer
I'm willing to bet that the teacher April had learned this technique from Louis Maestas or a student of his work. He uses the term "rub out" for his method, which he taught himself through the study of old master techniques. He is not a Frank Reilly protege, though the wipe out and wash in techniques are very similar.
Mr. Maestas creates finished works using this method as opposed to creating an underpainting over which to add color, make corrections, etc.
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Molly,
Thank you for your post. It was inspiring to see Maestas work and yes I do believe that's where this technique comes from. All my paintings are done with this method, however am am taking classes to learn techniques which use color. I'm posting a another portrait today, which is my husbands bosses other daughter. Thanks again for getting me that link. His work will inspire the rest of my paintings from here on out.
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