Methods, techniques, research, artists, supplies and images
Contemporary and historic fresco techniques, methods, artists, images, supplies and analysis by Margaret Keller.
My experiment with sgraffito on fresco. I scratched into the plaster when it was semi-firm with a sharp nail. After the plaster was dry, I applied several transparent glazes using oil paint, so this is secco fresco, or painting on dry plaster. I used a rag to spread and control the paint.
Red Bull, buon fresco, 12×8″, 2016, copy of ancient Roman fresco detail, by Margaret Keller The colors in the original are brilliant and that is what attracted me to this particular image, along with the subject matter. Although the original is in overall good condition, especially the colors, parts of the image (the lower area of the … More Red Bull fresco by Margaret Keller
Bird on Blue from Villa Livia, Buon fresco, 11×8″,2016, by Margaret Keller. The top image shows the original detail from a portion of the wall of Villa Livia in Rome. See the historical information for details on Villa Livia. Below is my copy. The plaster I used was slightly darker than the original, so the blue color … More Villa Livia Fresco Bird on Blue by Margaret Keller
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Fresco is Alive and Well 