Leonardo's Skill: Oil Painting

  • Competency
    Expert
  • Skill Summary

    Achieved an Expert level in oil painting by mastering the medium's slow drying time to pioneer sfumato, a technique that blended tones seamlessly to eliminate rigid outlines and simulate natural human vision. His innovative application of microscopic, translucent glazes allowed him to capture unprecedented atmospheric realism and profound psychological depth, permanently redefining the boundaries of the medium.

  • Description

    Technique using pigments mixed with drying oils like linseed or safflower, applied in layers on surfaces like canvas or wood, known for its rich colors and luminosity

Evidence Performed using Oil Painting