“Untitled” or “Penelope’s sister”

Posted on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Welcome once again! This is the 3rd installment of What’s on my easel in real time. You can see here that the first “giornata” or painting day on this fresco is complete. The second section of plaster has been laid.

calypso giornata 2

The humidity index here is 50-80% which means I have been forced to leave my plaster “open” almost 24 hours before I can begin painting. I need the plaster to remain damp, but not so much that my brush will dent it. It is somewhat of a waiting game. If you have ever watched paint dry (or plaster) you know how frustrating this can be!!

I have recently found that by laying the plaster the day before, I can begin painting early the next day. Very important since once I am able to start, I must finish within 12 hours ( before the plaster starts it’s curing stage.) But when I go to Arizona the humidity index will be 0-7% and that’s a whole new ball game! (sigh)

I am often asked “why bother doing all this? The answer is because…

There is nothing like a true fresco!

Enjoy!

One Comment

allessia Imbrogno says:September 25, 2009 at 3:22 am
looks really nice! great work! love the video too

Liana Sofia Tumino

Celebrating 19 years of continued exploration and specialization in fresco painting, an ancient art that requires painting into wet plaster with pure pigment.

Liana Sofia creates small to medium frescoes on panels of wood, tile, stone or cement board, while larger works are detachments from wall to cloth, the result of a restoration process called “The Strappo Technique.” or Fresco detachments.

Rich with the memory of the moment of capture, each fresco begins with a photograph taken within the villages of Liana Sofia's parents and grandparents. She aims to re-live the experience and beauty of each place as she paints it, to evoke a sense of presence to the viewer.

Fine art collectors across the country have become intrigued by Liana Sofia's work when they understand the historical significance of the medium as well as it’s challenges,complexity and unique beauty.