Session 3 "Kate" Oil on Linen 16"x12"
For the past three Thursday mornings I've been taking http://www.marcioleszkiewicz.com/ portrait and costume workshop. Marci is an amazing artist and very talented instructor. Each moring I learned so many new things that I always left excited and ready for another workshop. Check out her website. Her paintings will amazing you.
So what I've posted today is the head study I did over three sessions. As usual for me, I could have used several more hours to finish. I think with time and more practise I'll get there. I used everything in my art bag, extra large rounds mostly, some sables and two palette knifes and lots and lots of oil paint. To bad money doesn't grow on trees.
Session 2
Session 1
I'm sitting down and she's up on a podium. I chose this angle because it's challenging to get that upward look. Even in this early stage I could see lots of greens in her blondish hair.
8 comments:
Really strong painting and I love the rendering of the hat!
Wow. I've so enjoyed visiting lately and just had to comment.
Hello Melinda, So nice to hear from you and thank you for your comment. I also love visiting your blog.
This turned out really really nicely...
Now did your model come three times???? That's unusual isn't it?? However it certainly was very worth it!!
Hi Marian, Yes, Alex was hired to show up for the three Thursday morning. In June, Marci will have a three day workshop with one or two long poses. I can't wait. Maybe I'll even finish.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. I've never had an alla prima model more than 3 hours, I'd love to try more time with one sometime.
Hi Jala,
I guess the technique starts like an "alla prima" approach but then the next two session revolved around refining and adjusting. Also we used natural light from a skylight and one spot light on her right. This made for interesting warm and cool shadows which we normally don't have with just the natural light. Plus the added fun was the shadow from her hat. This was warm.
Yay! Process shots!! I love this, and I can't wait to see the results from Marci's 3 day!
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