Variety keeps the viewer's interest. In this 3-hour portrait study, I'm playing with that idea. Careful drawing is important to achieve a likeness regardless of subject. Once correct measurements have been noted it is then the relationships of value, color, edges and texture that can make a static object or pose more interesting and a subject in motion exceptional.
Close-up example of hard and soft edges. Values are organized by light, medium and dark shapes. There are temperature shifts of warms and cools within each value family. Thicker applications of light against thinly applied shadows.
Representational becomes more abstract the closer one gets to the painting.
Utilizing both brush and palette knife to break any monotony in the application of paint.
Challenge yourself to find new ways to create more interest in your paintings.
Title: Turquoise Shirt
Painted on: Student grade canvas board
Medium: Oil
Dimensions: 9x12 inches
Status: Available
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