FAQ
Aimee's Palette and Supplies
What type of light is that, and why is it so nice?
It is nice, isn’t it? A single light source is ideal. Here there’s a small north-facing window above the workbench which is providing 100% of the light, both on the easel and on the model.
What type of easel is that?
It’s the 11x14 Open Box M Palette & Panel Holder mounted to a tripod. (One of the support arms is missing—it was damaged on a windy day in Lahaina—ordinarily there are two on this model.)
What is on Aimee’s palette today?
Titanium-Zinc White
Genuine Naples Yellow Light (Vasari)
Indian Yellow (Gamblin)
Transparent Earth Red
Terra Rosa
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Cobalt Blue
Raw Umber (Old Holland)
Chromatic Black (Gamblin)
and anything else she feels like adding
What is that long-bristled brush?
An egbert. It’s like a filbert but with longer bristles.
What kind of medium is she using?
Solvent-free Gel or Old Masters Maroger, and Gamsol for rinsing.
What is she painting on?
Aimee makes her own panels (video here).
Who is that amazing model?
Christina, a long-time family friend and former fashion model.
What’s the most important thing to get a likeness?
AE: “It’s not in the details. It’s in the underlying structure. Think about form; describe the form. There are many ways that a portrait can be successful. Likeness is one. Design, overall feel/mood, paint quality/execution, color, and concept are others.”