Rene
9 x 12
Oil on Raymar Panel
NFS
Today was a fabulous and trying day. Rene, my dear artist friend, came over to sit for me. I am working on a special project and wanted to paint from life. We set up the scene and she sat…and I painted…then wiped…then painted…then wiped…then painted. This is what I ended up with. I am getting there, but it will take a while. I know I am trying to paint to fast and I need to evaluate and measure each stroke, each color, each value…step back…evaluate again and proceed. It was fabulous because, though trying, I learned so much and am more excited than ever to pursue this project. I just hope Rene will hang in there with me. She is a fabulous person with so many wonderful stories. I thoroughly enjoyed her visit. weather permitting she will be back on Friday morning!
I admire you so much to be painting portraits. They are so exacting. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be good!!! I love it already! What a wonderful time to spend together...I love your portraits Maria:)
ReplyDeletefabulous start ....in fact I kind of like it just as it is! A great mixture of finished and unfinished areas. great brushstrokes and color choices.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great, Maria!! I am impressed!
ReplyDeleteWonderful model, Maria... I love the way you painted the skin...nicely done!!!
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