Portrait of Ron
This was a great reference with strong light on the right, creating wonderful shadows. This small oil painting study was finished in 2 painting sessions. Completed on 4/14/12.
100 Faces - Introduction
After painting many portraits, I've found I can achieve the likeness, attitude and personality of my subjects, given enough time. Now I want to be able to create them faster!
My art goal for 2012 is to paint one hundred faces - small, quick practice studies, either from photos or from life, in whatever amount of time I have. If I only have an hour on a particular day, the idea is to complete the portrait in an hour. No time for fussing over details. I want to use larger brushes and more paint. Rough studies can have their own charm. Since it's just practice, I may throw them away, paint over them, or go back later to finish them further.
Click on the pictures below to enlarge and see the brushwork.
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