Mike Healey

Black Garden

This small painting is typical of my work in that it employs a mixture of decalcomania and hand drawn details.

I frequently work with bone black powder which I mix into a wet paste.

This is then brushed onto glossy paper with a broad brush.

I then shape my picture with a palette knife, later adding detail with a fine brush.

Highlights are added in white gouache before finishing with a matte varnish