I left off last post trying decide about material I could use for quick studies in oil to work on some of the techniques that Carol Marine demonstrated. I might have found it. I have had the good fortune to have traveled extensively in my previous life and have some interesting photos of people and faces (and lots of cows and sheep). And our good friends the Ulmis have given me wonderful photos of their many travels to exotic places. So I thought I might try quick studies of faces - "faces of the world". Great challenges in small format and no different than an apple or orange for creating form and playing with edges. So these are my first attempt. Goal is to be playful and create impressionistic feel.
Both 6x6 on acrylic primed linen glued to door-skin.
Also, tried a softer brush - a Connoisseur White Taklon - brights 6 and 8 - and liked them on the linen. Goal is to complete in less than an hour - these about 45 min each.
These are from two Ulmi photos from Tibet.
Hoping to do two or three a week .
Quite fun to do.
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| thin wash of Indian Yellow and Alizaran Crimson -paint water soluble oil |
Love the color you used in the skin tones. I like the loose, impressionistic style. I have recently attempted "a face". You inspire me to try again!
ReplyDeleteAnd fun to see! What are door-skins? (I tried looking them up, but most references are to car parts)
ReplyDeleteHi. Door skins are sheets of thin wood (1/8 inch) - normally mahogany or birch- that you can get at most lumber yards. I buy in 3x7 sheets and cut as needed. Seal with shellac then glue on my canvas or linen using PVA (Elmirs white glue - its archival). Cheap, light and very sturdy.
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