Gold Painting
Gold Painting
Making of thangka paintings
Most of the thangkas are painted on a canvas. Some are painted on paper or leather. Other are embroidered, appliquéd, woven and patchwork thangkas, but theSketching else forms are not discussed here. Technically making a painted thangka occurs in four stages.
Preparing the foundation:
The kind of thangka under discussion here, the canvas you buy, is made of a woven material: cotton, linen, and sometimes silk. A finely woven structure, made of a single piece of fabric, is best, because paint easily chips off of thicker to rougher fabrics when the thangka is rolled up. The painted canvas is rectangular in shape, taller than it is wide, ideally measuring on the average 30inches tall by 20 inches wide (75 by 50centimeters). The same 3:2 ratio f height to width can also be found in other formats: 12 by 8 inches (30by 20cm); 48 by 32 inches (120 by 80 cm); 120 by 80 inches (300 by 200 cm) for exceptionally large specimens. These proportions generally also apply to the huge thangkas – measuring up to 180 by 130 feet (55 by 40 meters) that are hung out side the wall of the monasteries during festivals. There are also elongated thangkas that are wider than they are tall, with a size ratio of 2:3.The edges of the canvas are folded over twice, rather than hemmed, to prevent them from unraveling. Then the canvas is fastened with thread to four laths that are firmly attached with twine to a wooden frame, and strung tightly, so that it looks like an upright trampoline.The front and the back of the cloth are swabbed with a sizing of anima; glue consisting of boiled bones and skins, often of a water buffalo. After this layer has been applied, it is polished with a smooth stone or shell. This produces a smooth, even layer on rough or uneven cloth that will function well for sketching and painting and will keep the paint from seeping into the cloth.
Sketching
For orientation, the painter will often first lay down a grid of coordinates in the form of eight lines: two diagonal lines with a horizontal and a vertical axis drawn through their intersection, and four lines drawn parallel to the frame. Sometimes the painter will do this on the back so that the lines show through when the canvas is held up to the light the next step is a charcoal sketch. When the painter is satisfied with the result, the lines will be accentuated with ink.There are separate drawings, of templates, available for many of the figures that are to be painted. They can be transferred to the canvas by pricking holes through them along the contours and on the most important lines and components. Powder is blown through these holes, resulting in a dotted outline on the canvas. Another technique for transferring figures uses block prints. The wood or metal blocks are painted black; the figures are colored in at later stages.
Painting
When the sketch is finished, it is time for the coloring stage. Large color area areas are often applied by brushing or writing numbers or syllables into the area in question. Black, for instant, is indicated with the number two or with the syllable Na, yellow with five or SA. When applying the colors, a particular sequence is commonly followed. First, the area furthest away in perspective, the sky, is colored. Then the closer landscape is done, followed by trees, rocks, and water. After this come the deities and other figures. The throne, clothing, and nimbus are painted first. Light colors are applied before dark colors, and then details in gold are added.
Framing
Once the painting is finished, the canvas is loosened from it’s stretchers and framed with textile edging. The silk or brocade trim is of an established width, so that the depth of the bottom trim is half the length of the painting, the top one fourth, and the sides are one-eighth of the length. Still, the framed thangka is not completely rectangular but splays out a little toward the bottom, and metal caps are usually slipped over the ends. If a thangka is not in use, but not rolled up either, a thin piece it from soot and smoky lamps, and to avoid the image being visually touched bye uninitiated eyes. Often the curtain will be yellow silk, with red or blue dots, or sometimes it has a flower motion on it. Over this lowered curtain two bands of red silk hang down to the very bottom. At the top between these two strips hangs a lightweight read cord with which the veil can be tied up. At the very top there is a cord by which the thangka can be hung or with it can be tied together when it is rolled up.
About the Author
William bouguereau Oil on Gold Leaf Painting. (Le Gouter) “just a taste”
|
|
ANTIQUE XIVTH CENTURY STARDUST GREY MARBLE&GOLD CARVED PAINTING ”ANGEL-GIRL” $790,334.19 |
|
|
ANTIQUE XIVTH CENTURY STARDUST GREY MARBLE&GOLD CARVED PAINTING ”ANGEL-BOY” $790,334.19 |
|
|
antique Qajar art holy quran painting gold paper islamic persian iran tazhib $38,000.00 |
|
|
oil painting mixed colors impressionism mountain scape gold wood frame $34,000.00 |
|
|
48 Tibet Buddhism 100% purple Bronze 24K Gold Gild Painted Padmasambhava Buddha $32,652.00 |
|
|
36″Tibet 100% Pure Bronze 24K Gold Gild painted Sakyamuni Amitabha Buddha Statue $32,260.00 |
|
|
10 EJ GOLD GORGEOUS ABSTRACT ORIG PAINTINGS SIGNED COAS $30,000.00 |
|
|
48″Huge Tibet Buddhist pure purple Bronze 24K Gold Painted Padmasambhava Buddha $29,999.00 |
|
|
antique zand art holy quran painting gold paper islamic persian iran tazhib $29,000.00 |
|
|
10″Costful Bronze Gold Painting Nine Dragon Sit Buddha $19,990.00 |
|
|
10″Costful Bronze Gold Painting Nine Dragon Sit Buddha $19,990.00 |
|
|
antique safavid art holy quran painting gold paper islamic persian iran tazhib $18,700.00 |
|
|
pure bronze 24K gold cloisonne landscape bird-and-flower painting imperial vase $18,000.00 |
|
|
pure bronze 24K gold cloisonne tiger-and-flower painting Royal imperial vase $18,000.00 |
|
|
pure bronze 24K gold cloisonne Landscape characters flower painting Royal vase $18,000.00 |
|
|
antique Qajar art holy quran painting gold paper islamic persian iran tazhib $17,600.00 |
|
|
Tibetan Buddhism 100% Bronze 24K Gold Gild Painted Padmasambhava master Buddha $17,550.00 |
|
|
RETRO LADY ANTIQUE GOLD SWEPT FRAME OIL PAINTING 24″20″ $15,799.10 |
|
|
HUGE 6 FOOT GOLD BLACK GUITAR PAINTING EJ GOLD ORIG. $15,000.00 |
|
|
Own Very Rare E.J. Gold Jazz Art 6ft Monumental Painting with COA and Provenance $15,000.00 |
|
|
16″China 100% Pure Bronze Gold Porcelain painted cloisonne flower petal Pot Vase $14,888.00 |
|
|
french atelier le tallec camille pair vases urns hand painted paris gold gilt $13,995.00 |
|
|
NAMIKI EMPEROR SIZE MAKI-E GOLD FISH FOUNTAIN PEN HAND PAINTED IN GOLD & LACQUER $11,973.00 |
|
|
22″Tibet Buddhism 100% Bronze 24K Gold painted Four Armed Kwan-Yin Buddha statue $11,160.00 |
|
|
Gold Church Home Russian Icon Christ Painted Madonna & Child Gold Wood Shrine 35 $11,000.00 |
|
|
Huge bronze 24K Gold painted Paint Vajrabhairava buddha $10,919.09 |
|
|
HUGE CHURCH ICON Christ Madonna & Child Hand Painted Gold Wood Shrine Open 35″ $10,000.00 |
|
|
HUGE CHURCH ICON Holy Trinity Angels Hand Painted Gold Wood Shrine Open 30″ WOW $10,000.00 |
|
|
28″Tibet Buddhism 100% Bronze 24K Gold Painted Padmasambhava lord Buddha statue $9,999.00 |
|
|
11″Old Gold bronze Painting dragon apothecary buddha ST $9,900.00 |
|
|
41″ Wood Carvings painted gold Royal Family dragon chair seat $9,500.00 |
|
|
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enameled Miniature Painting Engraved Trinket Box Case $9,000.00 |
|
|
50″Tibet Bronze 24K Gold paint Vajrabhairava Buddha $8,900.00 |
|
|
50″Tibet Bronze 24K Gold paint Vajrabhairava Buddha $8,900.00 |
|
|
PAIR URN SEVRES GOLD MARK HAND PAINTED AND SIGNED 21″ $8,750.00 |
|
|
HUGE MAGNIFICENT PAINTING OF OLD VENICE WITH 24KT GOLD LEAF FRAME $8,500.00 |
|
|
Edwardian Victorian 14k Gold Hand Painted Enamel Miniature Porcelain Bracelet $8,250.00 |
|
|
AMAZING DEAL 50 5×7″ PAINTINGS EJ GOLD ORIGINALS SIGNED $8,000.00 |
|
|
STUNNING Finift Hand Painted icon GOLD Framed Russian Madonna & Child Icon Saint $8,000.00 |
|
|
26″Tibet Bronze Gold ruby turquoise coral painted Green TaRa Kwan-Yin Buddha St $7,999.00 |
|
|
26″Tibet Bronze Gold inlay turquoise coral painted Four-armed Kwan-Yin Buddha ST $7,999.00 |
|
|
70″Huge Bronze 24K Gold paint Nine Dragon Guan Gong $7,900.00 |
|
|
Tibet 24K Gold Gild painted 100% Pure Bronze Manjusri Bodhisattva Buddha Statue $7,500.00 |
|
|
INCREDIBL SOUTH SEAS ORIGINAL EJ GOLD PAINTING SIGN COA $7,500.00 |
|
|
Glass Iconography Painting.Virgin Mary. Gold Silver leaf.Size:20/18in. 51/46cm. $7,000.00 |
|
|
Sunflower Mirror in 22k gold, tarnished silver and painted finish $7,000.00 |
|
|
17″Tibet Buddhism Purple Bronze 24K Gold paint Stand Mahakala Buddha Statue $6,999.00 |
|
|
100% Pure Bronze 24K Gold Gild painted Tibet Green TaRa padma Kwan-Yin Buddha $6,768.00 |
|
|
ROSENTHAL VINTAGE CHINA – 14K GOLD HAND PAINTED TRIM $6,500.00 |
|
|
ANTIQUE 14ct GOLD BRACELET 8 REVERSE PAINTED ESSEX CRYSTAL FOX HUNTING DOG HORSE $6,500.00 |
|
|
63″Chinese Bronze 24K Gold paint Stand Wei Tuo Statue $6,500.00 |
|
|
Nepal Rare 100% Bronze 24K Gold painted Vajrabhairava Mahakala Buddha Statue $6,417.00 |
|
|
100% Pure Bronze 24K Gold Gild painted Four-armed Avalokitesvara Kwan-Yin Buddha $6,291.00 |
|
|
30” wood inlaid bronze 24K gold paint buddha buddhist ceremony Hanging Plaque $6,000.00 |
|
|
18″Tibet Pure Bronze 24K Gold paint Jambhala Buddha $5,900.00 |
|
|
16″Tibet Buddhism Purple Bronze 100% 24K Gold paint gladness Buddha statue $5,900.00 |
|
|
ANTIQUE 1800′S HAND PAINTED GOLD , BONE? ENGLAND LARGE 20″ FAN, SHADOW BOX, ART $5,900.00 |
|
|
Breitling 175 Limited Edition Big 18K Solid Gold Chronograph Hand Painted Tiger $5,850.00 |
|
|
persian calligrapy painting nastaliq signed allah wall hanging الله gold paper $5,800.00 |
|
|
Antique Country French Gold Leaf Painted Table C1820 $5,700.00 |
|
|
17″Tibet Folk 100% Bronze 24K Gold painted Yellow Jambhala Wealth Buddha statue $5,579.07 |
|
|
RARE ORIGINAL DORIT LEVI WATERCOLOR GOLD LEAF PAINTING! $5,500.00 |
|
|
SUPERB PERSIAN SCHOOL MINIATURE PAINTING GOUACHE INK HIGHLIGHTED WITH GOLD BONE $5,500.00 |
|
|
SUPERB PERSIAN SCHOOL MINIATURE PAINTING GOUACHE INK HIGHLIGHTED WITH GOLD BONE $5,500.00 |
|
|
22″Tibet Pure Bronze 24K Gold Gild painted Simhamukha Buddha Statue $5,130.00 |
|
|
Chinese Antique Vase w/24kt Gold Paint Top 5.8 ft. Tall $5,099.00 |
|
|
EJ GOLD PAINTING JAZZ ART LOUIS AT PLEXIS NEW COA $5,000.00 |
|
|
NEW E.J. GOLD PAINTING SPECIAL NEW SERIES JAZZ ART $5,000.00 |
|
|
TAISHO Japanese Samurai WAR Folding Screen Painting GLD $5,000.00 |
|
|
WOODSTOCK PAINTING EJ GOLD ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE SIGNED $5,000.00 |
|
|
50s GALLERY POPULAR EJ GOLD PAINTING SERIES COA $5,000.00 |
|
|
JAZZ BASS PLAYER ORIGINAL PAINTING EJ GOLD SIGNED $5,000.00 |
|
|
JEAN MICHEL ORIGINAL PAINTING EJ GOLD SIGNED $5,000.00 |
|
|
Unique antique set of 14k gold&painted cameo crystal cufflinks.Horse riding $5,000.00 |
|
|
250 YEAR OLD ANTIQUE PERSIAN PAINTING with 24 K GOLD ON OX-BONE FRAMED $4,999.00 |
|
|
19″Tibet Pure Bronze 24K Gold paint 1000 Hands Kwan-Yin $4,999.00 |
|
|
16 Inch Chinese 24K Gold bronze carved Painting Sakyamuni buddha statues $4,999.00 |
|
|
12 Royal China Limoges Hand-Painted 22 Karat Gold Chargers $4,950.00 |
|
|
Glass ICONOGRAPHY Painting.Two icons.Gold & Silver leaf. Size:11/14in. 28/35cm. $4,950.00 |
|
|
19″Tibet 100% Bronze 24K Gold painted 1000 Armed Guan Yin Avalokitesvara statue $4,897.00 |
|
|
Huge KPM Berlin basket bowl fruit basket with flowers & gold painting 1.choice $4,832.88 |
|
|
pair of lamp bases of paris porcelain gold gilt floral hand painted aqua blue $4,800.00 |
|
|
PERFECT BLUE GLAZE PORCELAIN PAINTED GOLD VASE CHINESE ANTIQUE CING DY 19TH $4,799.20 |
|
|
GEORGE WILSON COMIC ART PAINTING TWILIGHT ZONE #35 (GOLD KEY) $4,675.00 |
|
|
OMER 24K HAMMERED YELLOW GOLD DESIGNER HAND PAINTED VINTAGE RING W/ DIAMONDS $4,600.00 |
|
|
Metallic & Pearl Airbrush Food Color Set By Americolor $21.54 Each contains the following 12 colors: Gold Sheen, Silver Sheen, Pearl Sheen, Copper Sheen, Bronze Sheen, Blue Sheen, Yellow Sheen, Green Sheen, Orange Sheen, Pink Sheen, Red Sheen and Lavender Sheen… |
|
|
GOLD .75 Ounce Soft Gel Paste Food Color $2.96 Not only are the colors highly concentrated- meaning that you use less, the colors are fabulous- and stay true to color- meaning that if you choose leaf green, it stays leaf green!… |
|
|
Metal Sheen Colors Gold Sheen Sanding Sugar 8 oz. Tub $4.96 Metal Sheen Sanding Sugar. Excellent for filling in brightly colored designs on cakes, cookies and cupcakes by Americolor… |
|
|
Painting From the Source: Awaken Your Artist’s Soul Painting From The Source is not about objective standards or aesthetic criteria. Those trained and untrained alike engage in this process…. |
|
|
Paint Like a Cowboy: Volume 1: How to Create a Palette Knife Painting $35.95 … |
|
|
Sharpie Metallic Fine Point Permanent Markers, 2 Silver Markers (39108PP) $1.45 Perfect for marking dark surfaces and feature a quick drying ink that is permanent on most hard to mark surfacesFade and water resistantNontoxic ink Opaque metallic ink… |
|
|
Streamlight 65018 Stylus 6-1/4-Inch Penlight with Pocket Clip and White LED, Black $10.89 Compact and lightweight, the Streamlight Stylus is a portable penlight with a high-intensity LED that lasts up to 100,000 hours. It is designed for comfort and durability with a waterproof, machined aluminum case and a pocket clip for easy portability. Featuring momentary-blink and constant-on switches, the Stylus Penlight has different-colored LEDs available (each sold separately), so you can use… |
|
|
Krylon K09033000 Looking Glass Mirror-Like Aerosol Spray Paint, 6-Ounce $9.59 Transform clear glass into a mirror with this easy-to-use spray paint. Just spray it on the reverse side of the glass for a sleek mirror effect. Can be used on just about any clear glass object including vases, tabletops, jars, planters, and picture frames. This package contains (1) 6 ounce aerosol can of spray paint. DANGER! Extremely Flammable. Vapors may cause flash fires. Contents under pressu… |
|
|
Paint Your Wagon $9.98 This film and Hello Dolly were the knockout blows to the studio movie musical, but Paint doesn’t deserve its tarnished name. Ben Rumson (Lee Marvin) takes the model of a rakish derelict to an unequaled high as a prospector who teams up with a greenhorn named Pardner (Clint Eastwood), and they both end up marrying the same scorned woman (Jean Seberg). No-Name City, the prospecting town they found, … |
|
|
St. Trinian’s $5.64 Stills from St. Trinian’s (Click for larger image) … |
|
|
Modern Mixed Media with Marshall Arisman $39.95 Find the artwork you didn’t know you had in you when you explore Marshall’s unique methods. The works of Marshall Arisman have been widely exhibited and can be found in the permanent collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the New-York Historical Society, all in New York City; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, in Washington, DC; and many private and corporate co… |
|
|
Millenium Tanning New Paint It Black Auto-darkening Dark Tanning Lotion, 50X, 13.5 Ounce $11.59 NEW Unique Auto-Darkening Tan Technology delivers extreme dark bronze tanning results through its super luxurious silicone emulsion blend. Experience stunning dark tan color and ultra moisturization that lasts all day. Accelerating, Bronzing, Skin Firming, Silicone Emulsion Fragrance: Fresh and Clean Cotton Blossom. Suitable for all ages as this product does not contain a tingle!!!… |
|
|
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Hairpainting Blonde Hair Highlights 1 Kit (Pack of 3) $26.37 HairPainting. Radiant, dramatic highlights with and quick, easy brush-on technique. #description { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; } #description ul { margin-top: 0px; } #section-head { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color:#115391; height: 20px; padding-top: 3px; padding-left: 20px; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; } #sectio… |
|
|
Genius EasyPen i405 Graphics Tablet (Silver) $69.99 The new Genius EasyPen I405 Tablet from Genius allows you to freely express yourself on your computer by simply touching the pen tip to the tablet. The 4” x 5.5” working area with the cordless pen is great for Windows and MAC users to write, draw, sketch or sign emails. Using Genius EasyPen I405 Tablet gives you more convenience and is easier to control compared to a mouse. The cursor mo… |
|
|
Skinit Dreaming In Gold Vinyl Skin for Apple iPad 2 $29.99 IMPORTANT: Skinit skins, stickers, decals are NOT A CASE. Our skins are VINYL SKINS that allow you to personalize and protect your device with form-fitting skins. Our adhesive backing can be applied and removed with no residue, no mess and no fuss. Skinit skins are engineered specific to each device to take into account buttons, indicator lights, speakers, unique curvature and will not interfere w… |
|
|
Skinit Dreaming In Gold Vinyl Skin for Amazon Kindle 4 WiFi $14.99 IMPORTANT: Skinit skins, stickers, decals are NOT A CASE. Our skins are VINYL SKINS that allow you to personalize and protect your device with form-fitting skins. Our adhesive backing can be applied and removed with no residue, no mess and no fuss. Skinit skins are engineered specific to each device to take into account buttons, indicator lights, speakers, unique curvature and will not interfere w… |
|
|
Jos Fauxtographee Abstract – Green and gold light painting broken into pieces and beveled – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket $44.99 Green and gold light painting broken into pieces and beveled Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9×9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift for any occasion…. |
|
|
Face Painting Makeup Disguise Stix (Many Colors Available) – Accessories & Makeup $30.00 Disguise Stix are an easy-to-use, non-toxic, and temporary coloring for the skin and hair. For use, the coloring is dipped briefly in water and applied using brushes, sponges, etc (not included). After use the coloring may be easily removed with soap an… |
|
|
Artsmith, Inc. Jr. Ringer T-Shirt Sunflowers Painting Product Number: 030-565757433 Our women’s ringer tees from Hyp are made of 100% fine cotton jersey. * 4.8 oz. 100% fine jersey cotton * Size up for a looser fit * Contrasting neck and cuff trim as well as contrasting stitching * Available in Pink/Salmon, Yellow/Gold, and Mint/Avocado * Sizing: S is Dress Size 0-2, M is Dress Size 4-6, L is Dress Size 8-10, XL is Dress Size 12-14… |
|
|
Artsmith, Inc. Jr. Ringer T-Shirt Canadian Canada Flag Painting HD Product Number: 030-620863424 Our women’s ringer tees from Hyp are made of 100% fine cotton jersey. * 4.8 oz. 100% fine jersey cotton * Size up for a looser fit * Contrasting neck and cuff trim as well as contrasting stitching * Available in Pink/Salmon, Yellow/Gold, and Mint/Avocado * Sizing: S is Dress Size 0-2, M is Dress Size 4-6, L is Dress Size 8-10, XL is Dress Size 12-14… |
Write a comment: