Tuesday, February 12, 2013

He's a tad pale....and man, could I use some help with this painting!

I am dragging my rear end today. I waited all week to find a day to paint, and I am dreading my trip to the easel. Why? There is always some point in a painting that I hate. I am there now. I have never had a portrait course and I am struggling getting the skin colour right. I know it's not there yet. Help!!

Anyway... Off I go. Wish me luck please!!

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  1. Sue FrelickFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I don't know how to paint so I'm not much help except to say it looks good from here!

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    1. wendyytbFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks Sue... I did some tinkering this afternoon, and changed the color of the shadow on this face so ongoing longer looks so cyanotic. I can't get a proper picture this afternoon, so I think I need to leave it alone. Trying to "be bold" but really frightened.

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  2. RedFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I see what you mean about the color of the face but you have many good things going in the painting. There is something about the pose of this little guy that gives him character.

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    1. wendyytbFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      I hope that once I lay in his clothing, his features won't be as stark. This is a gift for my grandson. I painted one of his brother 10 years ago. I am rusty!

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  3. Bruce ShermanFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Good evening Wendy!... Your start from my vantage point has great promise. Get rid of the self doubt... and just jump... stain in some colour and leave the "big strokes" to ice the cake. In this way... you can easily correct or add on top to recover..

    Good luck with it! A great pose... sensitive and thoughtful!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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    1. wendyytbFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Thank you Bruce. Self doubt? You bet! I keep your daughter's advice in mind, though. It has helped. "Be bold"!

      I have changed the facial colour, and it is more realistic now . I will lay in the shadow tomorrow.

      I wish I were in your studio right about now.

      I really appreciate your advice. I am learning that it is ok and very necessary, to allow myself time to do what I love. This is it. There is always something that calls to be cared for first, but this is the only aspect of MY life where I too feel in control. How sad it would be to do everything except what you are passionate about.

      Thank you again, for your very kind advice.

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