I'm still working on finishing up supplies, so I chose a 6"x6" aquaboard for this intimate little portrait. I'm not finished yet, but I'm questioning the wisdom of painting such a shadowed subject on this support. It's hard to go dark and VERY hard to get smooth shading without sharp edges. Oh, well, I'll keep going and remember that it's only paper (actually aquabord, but you get the idea).
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| 6"x6" |
And knowing that aquaboard isn't conducive to fine tuning and endless adjustments, I did some sketches and color and value tests first to really get to know my subject before I started.
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| 11.5" x 8.25" |
Interesting to see your sketches. I particularly like the sketch in the lower right where you examine the lines and shadows in the face and catch their expressions.
ReplyDeleteLike it all. Nice to see the prep work too. I think you did a great job on aquaboard. It does some strange things but you just let it go. Left some interesting marks in those sharp edges.
ReplyDeleteI liked seeing the process. It does pay off. All teachers encourage it …i don’t resist but just aimlessly go forward without it.
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie…lots of expression and attitude in a small format. I especially like the way you painted the sweatshirt, the shadows are great.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see the painting along with the sketches to see how everything transpires.
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