Marbling columns

furranacol2, originally uploaded by artmorehead.

Marblizing columns is an art in itself.

There are many many different colors of marbles but basically there are only 4 or 5 structures that are important to know. Composition is also an important aspect to pay particular attention to as interest shouldn’t be over powering. As a rule less is best when realism is the effect that you are trying to achieve. Painting marble has always fascinated me, just as everything else that goes with decorative painting does,  but from my own experience I can tell you that over veining your work  is very easy to do, especially when you love painting as much as I do

Marbling doesnt have to be complicated to visually get  the look, just a lot of practice, like in this fantasy marble. One color in different values can create some nice depth with out spending a huge amount of time on it. But for the sienna marble, rouge royal, violet breche and the more complicated marbles and stone there is more time involved.

This technique is a good place to start to learn the basics of different marble structure and understand the importance of color value as well.

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