Ryan Pollastro painting faux burl panels for a client in Manhattan. He is using fast drying mediums (Golden Matte Medium + Fluid Acrylics + water) and layering to match existing doors. For more information, please visit us on Facebook:
@1yrros Thanks for your questions. Actually, you could say those are potential reasons the hairdryer comes in handy, but in Ryan's case, he is using it to provide quick results. He typically works in acrylic (fast dry medium), and layers on glazes to create the most depth - traditionally, we were taught to use gouache & beer for the first coat and perhaps the 2nd passing, then oil, then oil, which takes too long to dry :) We can get a door done in 2 days, from prep to finish coat with water.
@1yrros Thanks for your questions. Actually, you could say those are potential reasons the hairdryer comes in handy, but in Ryan's case, he is using it to provide quick results. He typically works in acrylic (fast dry medium), and layers on glazes to create the most depth - traditionally, we were taught to use gouache & beer for the first coat and perhaps the 2nd passing, then oil, then oil, which takes too long to dry :) We can get a door done in 2 days, from prep to finish coat with water.
inchwormdesign 1 year ago
Is the hairdryer technique to help prevent sags/runs because you're working on a vertical surface, or...?
1yrros 1 year ago