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Michaela - value study
Acrylic on masonite, 5x5 |
I am hoping that one month of these 40 minute value studies will sharpen my portrait skills. Improving accuracy with speed, and injecting genuine mood that can be felt with spontaneous strokes, are just a couple of rewards I hope to glean from this one month of portrait concentration. I feel I am already better understanding the application of the masses to create form, rather than the sketching out of the composition first - which is a big step for me, as I have deep, deep roots in linear work! The real key to success here is to step outside of my box, open myself up totally to this new way of portrait technique, and throw myself in whole-heartedly! Capturing the perfect likeness in 40 minutes still evades me, but I am going to work on that until it happens every time! I did decide to leave out her hand, to strengthen the composition. Painting number 1039 in 1039 days.
I really love all your value studies! I went back to see them all. That sounds like practice u need as well as i always use line over value. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust keep going you are doing great!
ReplyDeleteLove the loose style
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This is impressive, you have such talent, the likeness is amazing, really great work as always round here. I keep going back to have a look, captivating and so very well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've been looking back through your posts, and your talent for painting faces is amazing. And all this in 40 minutes .... wow!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful painting! The portrait is so similar to the model.
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