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| Audrey Oil on masonite, 6x6 |
I think Audrey Hepburn was one of the most beautiful women. She had an inner beauty that simply radiated. Using one of the primed panels from yesterday, I am using mainly my brushes to paint her likeness. This was a conscious choice, it evolved as I painted. The soft planes of her face did not call for the harsh lines of the palette knife. I did use the knife and catalyst, but reservedly, even blending some of those strokes out with a brush. I used one of my new brushes from myartspace.com, and it worked like a charm. Since I am working in black, it did stain the bristles. This doesn’t worry me, I do buy my brushes to work the heck out of them! I’ve only used black and white here, no other tints. I just let my heart guide me in these matters, no use to try to think it out, I’m using the right side of my brain here, not the left! Painting number 1150 in 1150 days.
A beautiful rendering of a lovely person.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, absolutely gorgeous. Hugs Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your stats. I have major envy here.
ReplyDeleteShe is lovely. I know what you mean about needing a softer brush for female features. I do think women can be harder to paint than men. Their delicate features are less forgiving of errant brushstrokes.
Gorgeous work. Happy PPF!
Best wishes,
Liz
Beautiful. The limited palette is very striking. The textures created by the knife in the background enhances the brushed softness of her face. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous face.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend ♥
really lovely! I love the light in her eyes. love the texture you created here. Very lovely! Happy PPF! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are a true master. You have captured the essence of Audrey.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work...and love all the other portraits in this style too!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
Very lovely. xo
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