Pots

surface prep

The canvas should be prepared according to standard oil painting practices. While specific priming methods for Malayan are not detailed in the sources, traditional oil painting often begins with a prepared canvas ready to receive thinned paint or charcoal sketches (Source 3).

underdrawing

Begin by sketching the subject onto the canvas using charcoal or thinned paint (Source 3). Given the Expressionist style, the drawing may focus on contour and mass rather than precise detail, emphasizing the volume and form of the pots (Source 5).

underpainting

Consider using a monochrome underpainting (grisaille) to establish values before applying color. This technique involves painting in neutral tones to extract color information, allowing for subsequent glazing and scumbling of red and yellow tones (Source 4). This approach is consistent with traditional methods that build depth through layers.

Fat over Lean

A basic rule of oil paint application where each additional layer contains more oil than the layer below to ensure proper drying and prevent cracking (Source 3).

Glazing

Applying a transparent coat of color over a dry underpainting to build up tone and depth, similar to tinting an engraving (Source 4).

Contour Drawing

Using lines to emphasize the mass and volume of the pots, focusing on the outlined shape rather than minor details (Source 5).