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First, I sketch out the painting.
I've increased the contrast in the photo. Think a quarter as dark
pencil lines. You need to keep pencil lines very light with portraits,
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Just sketch in the deep shadows.
I let this dry completely.
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Azo Yellow
Cadmium Red
Maroon Perylene
Quinacridone Red
Quinacridone Gold
Pthalo Green
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Keep to the shadows on the face, molding the values of the face.
Everywhere else, leave whites but go crazy with color!
I let this dry completely.
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Azo Yellow
Cadmium Red
Maroon Perylene
Quinacridone Red
Quinacridone Gold
Pthalo Green
Cobalt Blue
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The iris color goes in and it's becoming a portrait. Don't paint them too flat, irises vary.
Just keep molding the face with values. Leave plenty of white.
I let this dry completely.
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Azo Yellow
Cadmium Red
Maroon Perylene
Quinacridone Red
Quinacridone Gold
Pthalo Green
Pthalo Blue
Cobalt Blue
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Darken the intense shadows and add a few
details.
Use reds for the reflections under the nose, the eyebrows, chin.
Careful with the mouth. He has an intense little trouble making smirk -
but it's subtle. Don't overemphasize the mouth.
I let this dry completely. |
Azo Yellow
Cadmium Red
Maroon Perylene
Quinacridone Red
Quinacridone Gold
Pthalo Green
Pthalo Blue
Cobalt Blue |
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Final Painting!
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