ABSTRACT
Obviously to paint something, it needs to be built first. The scene shops will organize all the different departments’ schedules so that there is a smooth process following each element from the first meeting all the way through to it being loaded on a truck. Every painted element in the show will need to have a sample created. The first week or two is usually for these samples, and there is no limit to the size of the samples. They can be large or small, whatever size is needed to show the color and texture properly. The samples are primarily for internal use as well, but are also shown to the designer or client. This is the time when the final look for each technique is controlled and determined. The “recipe” for the paint color and texture as well as the technique are determined and documented so that other scenic artists can share projects seamlessly.
