First attempt using flemish technique!

by Aaron
(USA)

I do have a quick question about one thing: when applying the first color layer, how do you decide how much medium to use? Obviously the canvas has linseed oil on it from from the "oiling out" process. But when loading the brush, when do you add the medium and how much? Do you lightly load the brush then dip into the medium? Or do you soak the brush in the medium and then load the brush? How translucent should the color be once it goes onto the canvas?

Actually, the last two weekends have been spent fighting with the color layer. The yellow of the banana in particular. I can't seem to mix the right yellow color!! And, when I do get a color that's somewhat acceptable, it looks green when layered over the dead layer!!

....one week later....

This picture makes the banana appear a little more yellow than it actually is...thanks for the advice on the color mixing! This has definitely been the most challenging layer so far.

Aaron

P.S.
I've actually read through the book several times already. Your book is very streamlined and easy to follow! Great job!