1. Reverse Oil Painting
self portraits
Art 3

2. Objectives:
Students will create original self portraits using the reduction painting techniques
Students will understand the properties of Oil paint and oil painting techniques

3. Student Work

9. How do I Paint in reverse?
First………..you have to draw in reverse.
White pencil on black paper

14. Painting Surface You will be painting on Gessoed Masonite (pressboard)
Paint Gesso on smooth side of Masonite
You will sand your Gesso (when dry) between coats (3 coats for a silky smooth painting surface)

15. While you wait for Gesso to dry…….
On black paper, draw your portrat using white colored pencil.
Start with highlights
Use photo as a reference
No grids

16. Reverse Painting 1. Select a dark color oil paint
2. Cover entire board with medium thick layer of paint
3. Use cotten balls and Q-tips to remove oil paint in highlighted areas
Warning: This process is extremely messy
Clean work area well after working