by Lisa Larrabee
These paintings were created using a modified version of the piambura technique coined by the contemporary naturalist painter Adrian Gottlieb. They began with the classic earth toned foundation of traditional imprimatura underpainting developed during the Renaissance. The application of paint is minimal with a focus on accuracy right from the beginning. Much of the background color shows through. Unlike Gottlieb's piambura technique, I used glazes and minimal overpainting. It is very similar to the process that I used for Wyatt, but with a monochromatic color scheme to create a more classic old-fashioned feel.
