Friday, April 2, 2010

Cool Grass, Step 3:

So much blue in the fair skin tone of this subject makes her particularly interesting to paint. Although there aren't a lot of contrasting shades to the color to her skin, there is still a lot of subtle build-up to the tone, necessary to give her skin depth and bring it to life. Otherwise, all that blue might look, well, not so lively…

…and wow, is that hair proving to be a challenge! Notice how I haven't even started on the grass yet.

7 comments:

  1. subtle change,,,change into something "amazing",,amazed,once again..

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  2. Your process is fascinating. Loving the straw hat coming to life behind her fingers.

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  3. I like the highlights in her hair.

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  4. Robin, Sharon & Liza--thanks for your kind and encouraging words. I'm closing in on the place where I get angsty, feeling like I'm going to botch it. If I do, I guess you'll all get to see it! Ha!

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  5. You really do amaze me!!! This is so lovely. I'm enjoying seeing the progression. :)

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