After having one class on a self portrait with Ingrid. I decided to start fresh on my own at home, where I wasn't distracted with the beautiful art coming alive all around me in the class. I also thought I would take a few more pictures of how the painting developed for my own reference later. What I found interesting is how focused and concentrating my facial features were. This apparently was serious business in both self portraits!
This is the underpainting where I am trying to place all the features as well as get the size and placement correct. I toned the canvas first with a warm golden yellow.
The painting is now at mid completion. I have also worked on the background and am quite happy with how it is at this point. Will post the final product at a later date when I get time to work on it again. The good news, the subject is always close at hand!
Portrait Painting
ReplyDeleteGood painting,the painting is now at mid completion.Thanks sharing....
Thanks for your comment. It is certainly different looking at yourself that closely!
DeleteVery interesting to see it in stages. I'm looking forward to the end result. Thanks for sharing Karen!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie, encouragement is always appreciated!
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