Carlo Lanini

Arezzo, Italy, The Salt Cave in Trapani, oil, 60 x 80 cm

My Inspiration

This painting is the result of my vacations to Sicily, one of the best regions in Italy. I was there two years ago and I returned back with many images focusing on the past history of the island. The salt caves are something different from the architecture you can see in the buildings by the Romans, Arabs, Greeks, Spanish and Normans. The colors are very special and the light is incredible in the sky and sea. But also, the ground is warm, and I am always fascinated there.

My Design Strategy

I paint from my own pictures, but I prepare the image by studying the final result and cutting what I do not like out and also painting on it changes that I want. Then, I prepare the panel with many layers of acrylic base and then other layers of oil colors, and finally I am prepared to begin painting.

My Working Process

I use many layers of paint. Sometimes up to 10 even layers, so the material—the paint— will result in a perfect texture. Because my work is done in oils, I am able to change the painting if there is something that is not correct. The last thing I do is add a matte spray to create a nice, soft effect.

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