Thursday, June 15, 2023

John Glazing, and Easel Head Design

Finished glazing 'John' in the morning. These glazes are so thin and fine that tiny amounts of paint are smudged onto the surface, rather than painted as such, but the effect is still really pronounced.

Then design work on a new head for the easel. I typically prop up the back with a wooden block to stop the canvas or board slipping back as I lean on the surface, but I thought that a new head could be designed specifically for the surfaces I use; 3mm, 6mm or 20mm... the latter might be tricky. I've created an experimental head but it may benefit from updating to fit the 20mm. I've also thought of a system where the head can be swapped/bolted in, for specific surfaces or needs.