Oil painting: an indirect, classical approach

Emanuela De Musis

Emanuela De Musis talks through the process of creating one of her masterpieces, from a raw umber block-in right the way through to the finished painting. She talks about materials, techniques and how she has converted her weaknesses into her strengths.
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