Step One
The first step is to create an underdrawing. You can transfer a drawing using tracing paper or draw directly on to the gesso surface. You can use graphite, silverpoint, goldpoint, or gouache among others. I chose to use black Indian ink.

Step Two
Next you add your first glaze of oil paints. You need to mix equal parts damar varnish and linseed oil with red oil paint. You can experiment and decide what kind of red you want to use. I chose Cadmium Red as my ground colour.

Step Three
It takes quite a long time for this glaze to dry (a couple of days), so it is probably a good idea to begin several paintings at the same time. That way you can work on one while another is drying.

Step Four
You will need to make your egg tempera medium. Crack a fresh egg into a jar and add an equal amount of medium (half damar varnish and half linseed oil) and an equal amount of water. Place a heaped spoon of white pigment onto a frosted glass plate or board and add the medium until it has the consistency of yogurt. Use a muller to grind it to a smooth paste or if you don't have one of these use a palette knife. Place in a small jar with a damp sponge to keep it moist.

Step Five
Paint in the highlights of your subject using the white egg tempera paint. The red represents the dark areas. I admit I found this difficult as I am so used to drawing in the shadow and leaving the highlights.

Step Six
Next you add a glaze of yellow oil paint using the palm of your hand to spread the paint evenly. I used Cadmium Yellow and made it in the same way as the red oil paint glaze in step two above and added a small amount of white paint. The white egg tempera paint is then used again to paint in the highlights.

Step Seven
The final glaze of oil paint is blue. I used Cobalt Blue, but you can experiment with other blues. I added a slight touch of white to the oil glaze too. Use the fatty part of your palm to thump the paint onto the surface and make it smooth and even.

Step Eight
Paint in the highlights of your subject again using the white egg tempera paint. This is the final stage so make sure you are happy with the detail. Your painting should look like a greyscale image, where you have established all the tones. The final stage is to add local colour, such as the green of the background and his red clothes.

Finished Mische Technique painting
Here is the finished Punch and Judy painting with the local colour added on top.

Finished Mische Technique Painting
Another painting that I completed using exactly the same technique as shown above. I was able to build up the layers of fur, to make him look fluffy.