As you can imagine, a fresco this size would be extremly heavy and difficult to move, therefore I will utilize the process called "Calicot" or "a strappo" to strip it from the wall. This process is often used in restoration, as well as in museums, to repair or transport frescoes from the Renaissance and even earlier. I will be able to post on this at a later time, for now I will explain the painting process in detail using the amazing technology of time lapse photography. Before launching the video however, allow me to provide a breif explanation of what you will be viewing.
Fresco is painting onto fresh plaster. A large fresco is painted in sections called "Giornate" or whatever the artist can complete in 1 day. You will see me plastering a section and then painting it. You will notice that it is important to work quickly and to work all over the section so that no part of it is allowed to dry.
Each section of plaster represents a days work which consists of approx. 12 hours of working time. Take notice that as I work on the final section, the sky, you will be able to view the painting drying lighter as the time passes and the plaster dries.
Enjoy the time lapse video here or follow the link at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAnZJm_OgqQ . You will be able to choose a normal or high quality version, either way I hope it will offer a better understanding of one of the oldest forms of painting, and such an important part of art history... Fresco Painting, an ancient art revisted!
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