tat2er1
12-14-2004, 10:08 AM
so do you want a smooth effect like you see in a nice Brian Everett portrait or do you want a charcoal effect like a St. Marc back piece?
i have found that talons yellow label ( as opposed to the white label)is best for doing smooth black and grey. 2 reasons , it heals and stays black unlike pelican, which is a blueish black, unless you want that "antique" look, and the hues at which it heals are closer to what you put in ( doesnt fade out). shading black by national is the best for doing charcoal effects. along with a slow running shader. Marc will use a straight cap full of this next to a diluted mix of witch hazel and water and mixes as he goes along. i prefer this method for doing larger pieces because it "keeps it real" as opposed to a premixed bottle of wash that may have a "flat" over all appearance.
i have found that talons yellow label ( as opposed to the white label)is best for doing smooth black and grey. 2 reasons , it heals and stays black unlike pelican, which is a blueish black, unless you want that "antique" look, and the hues at which it heals are closer to what you put in ( doesnt fade out). shading black by national is the best for doing charcoal effects. along with a slow running shader. Marc will use a straight cap full of this next to a diluted mix of witch hazel and water and mixes as he goes along. i prefer this method for doing larger pieces because it "keeps it real" as opposed to a premixed bottle of wash that may have a "flat" over all appearance.