[workshop] How to make a 'decorative fake' (à la Eric Hebborn), G

[lineae]

Title: How to make a 'decorative fake' (à la Eric Hebborn)
by Eve Le Dez (lineae)
Rating: G
Disclaimer: No harm meant, no money made. My muses come and go as they like - they just kindly allow me to draw them from time to time. ;) Feedback and constructive criticism is welcome and appreciated.

At this point, I would first like to recommend Eric Hebborn

Comments

[mrs_norrington]

I may look into reading that book. I'd always wanted to read how to paint like 18th century portrait artists...

[lineae]

That book was a real eye-opener for me... Mind you, it won't teach you how to create works in the style of 18th-century artists! It's more about the materials that were available (paper, canvas, dye...), the things they used (nibs, pens, brushes etc.), the chemical processes that took place after the creation and what they did to make things look the way they do nowadays. And of course, how to imitate that look with modern methods.
So, unless you want to know about the aging properties of canvas, the chemistry of oil paint and home-made ink, and how to find old stuff that allows you to fake artworks, this book might turn out to be rather boring.

I know that my personal squee about something can be misleading for people who's brain are wired in a different way... I just thought I'd warn you before you buy this book and end up disappointed. ;)

[delaese]

Oh I so totally have to try that!! Er... first I have to do something that is not water-colour. ;-)

[lineae]

Yes, I would definitely advise against trying this with watercolours... However, you might want to try aging the paper before painting on it. Maybe the feeling would come through?

... now there's a thought. I might have to try that myself. :D

[delaese]

Me too! ::Scampers off to paint. Pauses. Scampers back.:: GLOMP!! Missed you something awful babe.

[hms_dauntless]

It's very unlikely I'll ever draw anything, but it's fascinating to discover how artists work. A very interesting post. :)

BTW, I saw the wonderful artworks you posted some days ago. Things have been rather hectic, also thanks to a *** cold, and I've not yet commented. But you can be sure I've stared a lot ;)

[lineae]

Well, in this case it was absolutely fun to play around. Normally, I'm afraid something like that might happen to my watercolour paintings. I was reluctant to dip Mr. Norrington in black tea just like that, because the outcome was uncertain. But these two pictures were done especially for the experiment, so I'm happy they turned out that way. :)

I hope you're feeling better by now, and don't worry about not commenting. If I helped you feel better (at least a bit), then my work here is done! :D