Comments on: How to Paint Cat – Painting Demonstration by Richard Ancheta

By: alicia8522

alicia8522 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:15 +0000

That’s really nice, informative and useful. I am amused at the way you described the whole process. Thanks a lot.

By: Gail Barnett

Gail Barnett — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:55:56 +0000

I enjoyed your painting demonstration of the cat. I am still a beginning painter and I do landscapes that do not require much drawing. I would like to try more detailed work and your instructions on drawing and doing a value sketch with an HB pencil helped. I have 2 questions: What kind of fixative should I use after I have done the drawing? Also, what is the glaze made up of? If it is the middle value of the subject of the painting, doesn’t it cover up the drawing and it’s detail?
Please help me with this?
Thank you,
Gail Barnett

By: rserpe

rserpe — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:14:13 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your wonderful comments.

Please take a moment to visit Richard’s site and let him know how much you enjoyed his demonstration.

I know that he would be delighted to hear from you.

His website: http://www.richardancheta.com/

Thanks again!

- Ralph

By: José

José — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:16:25 +0000

Hi,

Well explained with the most important steps depicted.
it should have been said that the time one should wait for varnishing is usually from 6 months to 1 year; I usually apply a retouchable varnish in spray after 3 months, very lightly.
Then after the 6 or 12 months, I apply the final varnish using a good (that doesn’t lose hairs) wide brush.
Some disagree about using graphite since it has lubricant porperties, but I don’t know of any less good reports, at least make sure to use a fixative.

Best regards and thanks for the excellent demonstration,

José

By: liz

liz — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:21:19 +0000

What wonderful lessons on painting keep up the great post. I hope to learn much more.