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"Windows to your Soul" 11" x 11" $195
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I knew that I wanted to do a more abstract painting today, but even I was surprised at this outcome. I made color samples of rich earth tone colors. I still started with a totally busy underpainting, pictured below. Then I drew my value sketch for the abstract design with only 2 values. I made one of the sections large, so I could draw a face within that area. I usually don't paint positive images, but this time, I was forced to give it a try, so the girls face has four layers of shadow patterns to build up the values. I refer to
Jan Kunz' book, Painting Portraits that Glow, when I need help getting the shadows correct. The most fun part for me was integrating the abstract design within the face, and working the dark values into the design. Odd coincidence: I went to the movie, "Big Eyes" AFTER finishing this painting! A great movie for artists. :)
EXCELLENT!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue! It was fun to do!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Polly! We are on the last hill now. Feeling a lot less pressure. How about you?
ReplyDeleteI am in a different zone than when I first started. This has been a good learning experience. Look forward to more sleep.
ReplyDeleteLovely work - I really like this one, you have done a wonderful job integrating the face with the abstract, it is very successful.
ReplyDeleteI must go and see the movie, have read all about it and it sounds very interesting.
Thanks, Rolina. I really liked the movie, Big Eyes. Being an artist, there are several parallels that you will enjoy.
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