The paintings found through Precision Studio vary in medium and subject matter. The artists’ favorite subject matter is her children. They are often found in genre paintings, depicting a favorite activity or special moment. Watercolor is the medium of choice for these types of paintings. The image is slowly built up with a series of multiple glazes, which make for brilliant and jewel-like tones. The artist is also known to experiment with watercolor mediums- additives that give greater flexibility and interest. The artwork is always framed with archival materials, and Ultra-violet glass to protect from fading.

Still-life paintings are usually done with Artists’ grade acrylics. The subject matter will usually include antiques such as china, teacups, lace, patterned wall coverings, and knick-knacks from the collection of the artist. There is an element of familiarity that can be traced back to the Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Decorating) by incorporating repeating and geometric patterns as well as the eggs themselves into the artwork. The artist is eager to also experiment with several mediums and grounds for the paintings, from acrylic gels, molding pastes, and glazing fluids to the metallic metal foils she uses as the background for some of her Ukrainian egg, and trompe l’oiel paintings. Each piece, on completion, is given a Ultra-violet inhibitor varnish to protect it from fading.

The artist has revisited traditional oils after a number of years to better hone her skills with the afore-mentioned mediums above. The linen or cotton-duck canvas is prepared from scratch. It is stretched over wooden stretcher bars and then given an animal or PVA sizing. Then it is given a coat of oil primer and left to cure. The painting itself is done in multiple stages, first with a mixture of paint and turps applied much like watercolor washes to establish values and proportions. An under painting is then blocked in using solid colors. The next step is to tighten up the image with a series of thin glazes to give depth and luminosity. After curing 3-6 months, the painting is given a coat of Demar varnish to protect it.

This artist also loves to experiment with color, subject matter, and mixing mediums. It is her belief that the knowledge she has acquired thus far crosses over from a plethora of mediums and materials.

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