1. a rt of f resco painting on walls

2. Etruscan fresco of Velia Velcha from the Tomb of Orcus, Tarquinia.

3. a f resco at home day 1

4. Materials General purpose powder filler Flat tile, marble or stone Mixing bowl Coloured Pastels Craft Knife (for scraping) Pallete knives Metal ruler or straight edge Water

5. Prepare surface Mix filler to consistency of thick double cream

6. Prepare surface Mix filler to consistency of thick double cream Spread over tile, do not worry about smoothing out at this stage

7. Prepare surface Mix filler to consistency of thick double cream Spread over tile, do not worry about smoothing out at this stage

8. Prepare surface Mix filler to consistency of thick double cream Spread over tile, do not worry about smoothing out at this stage When surface is covered, use a metal straight edge to even the surface. Set aside to dry overnight

9. Transfer Drawing to Tile

10. Turn drawing over and cover reverse surface with charcoal

11. Transfer Drawing to Tile Turn drawing over and cover reverse surface with charcoal

12. Transfer Drawing to Tile Turn drawing over and cover reverse surface with charcoal Turn drawing over again and tape to tile to assist in transferring the drawing to the dried surface

13. Transfer Drawing to Tile Turn drawing over and cover reverse surface with charcoal Turn drawing over again and tape to tile to assist in transferring the drawing to the dried surface Transfer the drawing and remove the paper to reveal the surface, which now bears the imprint of the drawing

14. Transfer Drawing to Tile Turn drawing over and cover reverse surface with charcoal Turn drawing over again and tape to tile to assist in transferring the drawing to the dried surface Transfer the drawing and remove the paper to reveal the surface, which now bears the imprint of the drawing

15. Transfer Drawing to Tile Turn drawing over and cover reverse surface with charcoal Turn drawing over again and tape to tile to assist in transferring the drawing to the dried surface Transfer the drawing and remove the paper to reveal the surface, which now bears the imprint of the drawing.. and now we can begin to paint

16. The Original !

17. Pigment Preparation Using a craft knife, scrape away at the surface of a pastel to make a fine powder

18. Prepare painting base Carefully apply the filler in sections to the picture Take care to only cover an area that you will be able to work quickly (the filler will dry quickly on the dried base) Ensure each section is smooth and level

19. Prepare painting base Carefully apply the filler in sections to the picture Take care to only cover an area that you will be able to work quickly (the filler will dry quickly on the dried base) Ensure each section is smooth and level

20. Prepare painting base Carefully apply the filler in sections to the picture Take care to only cover an area that you will be able to work quickly (the filler will dry quickly on the dried base) Ensure each section is smooth and level

21. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base

22. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base

23. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas

24. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint

25. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

26. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

27. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

28. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

29. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

30. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

31. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

32. Painting Mix the pastel dust with water and apply to the wet base Apply colour in sections trying to avoid bleeding when working adjacent areas When one section has been painted, move to next section, apply filler and paint Continue until filler is no longer workable

33. a f resco at home Atmospheric conditions affecting drying of the painting surface Speed of drying requires quick and accurate working Pigment leaches into damp painting surface causing bleeding Lumps and bumps in the painting surface make painting tricky Mixing too much material for the painting surface; goes hard before being able to paint it Keeping joins clean, straight and level problems