the mask, it progresses.

[madbaker]

We're using paints made from ochres and gum arabic, in an attempt to stay period. The color is yellower than the picture shows - the flash washed it out somewhat - but it's not the bright yellow that I would like. Or that I could get using some good toxic period colorings like orpiment (an arsenic derivative) or a lead-based paint. Either one is a bad idea to put on a mask, I think.

Since it needs to "read" as yellow from the audience and the ochres are not producing a bright color, we may end up washing over the ochres with acrylics. It's too bad, but hey, that's why it's an experiment.

Capitano mask sanded & partly painted

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[madbaker.livejournal.com]

How does that work, and would it not fade if applied to paper?