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| I've been gradually glazing thin w/w applications of alizarin crimson and quin. violet to the leaves and face. |
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| This photo was taken outside [yay, it stopped raining] and warmed in the editing. |
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| This is the unedited photo. |
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| And this was taken under a studio light, and touched up. I hadn't really planned out a color scheme for this, so it's taken some interesting turns. My green man is becoming a red man. I find it appealing though - it certainly is working out to be an intriguing value study, if nothing else. As ever, your comments are most welcome. |
So you aren't doing an under-painting using the complementary of green? I have never really tried that approach, but I've seen results of that approach; they're very lively and attractive.
ReplyDeleteRed or green, he's coming along very nicely. I do appreciate your patience.
Beautiful washes in there! I love the warm colors!
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful,Kathryn, just beautiful. love your glazes. love,Diana
ReplyDeleteExcellent values, Kathryn...I LOVE the color!!! This is going to be a beautiful portrait when finished..
ReplyDeleteYour Green Man is looking great but I see why you think that he may be becoming a red man! I love the softness of the red hue.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this and how you are going with the flow - green or red, he is looking great!
ReplyDeleteIt feels so good when you do something that is 'unplanned';right? I love the way this is taking shape, would look forward to the finished piece.Sorry I haven't been writing much in last few weeks- but I am so happy to see your work.
ReplyDeleteWell what a fabulous subject! I really like this. The colours are stunning :0)
ReplyDeleteAlways great to visit your blog and see what you have been up to...so inspiring ! Love this green/red man, he will be super...love the job of his ear, you do have an excellent skill in drawing ! XX
ReplyDeleteHello Kathryn:) This is going to be beautiful. I'm happy when you have done the eye. He is a kind of scary now....:) I love the washes so far. I look forward to see the next steps!
ReplyDeleteHallo Katrijn mooie afbeeldingen van je schilderijen vind het fijn dat je mijn volger bent geworden ik wilde het ook bij jou ook doen maar dat kan niet jammer lieve groetjes Danielle
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