New figure painting - outlining the process


I spent a lot of time the last few days at the studio on several new pieces, part of a large project for a house redecoration.  Yes, art is a great way to redecorate your house.  Anyway, since I am working on so many, I thought I would post them in the stages they have already been through.  Of course, it may be like the proverbial “making sausage” stuff, but not quite as gross.  Anyway, the first photo is of the drawing of this figure piece.  The drawing is fairly detailed, and includes the lights and shadows.  The second photo is of the complimentary underpainting.  Colors opposite each other on the color wheel are complements, and doing an underpainting in the compliment gives the finished piece more depth.  So the figure was green to start with.  Then the last photo is the first layer of the final color.  The figure already has a lot of depth and vibrancy, thanks to the complimentary underpainting.  The final version will have a little more detail on the figure, and of course, the hair and background.  I’ll post that as it comes together.  jcannon1@bellsouth.net



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