Yesterday we drew our cartones (rough sketch) based off of Giotto’s frescos in the Arena Chapel.
Today we braved the very cold temperatures to apply the arriccio (initial plaster coat). We applied plaster of paris to drywall.
After a VERY brief time! It was time to apply the cartone to the giornata (the area that can be done in one sitting). The cartone is lain on top of the nearly dry plaster, and using a stylus, we traced the drawing.
Then we laid a very thin layer of plaster over top of the giornata and began painting using tempera paint.
The Inclusive Atrium 