The Pillow
This was a very short project we did focusing on specifically drapery. Exploring points of tension, light, and shadow, and how to create the softness of fabric.
Marie Bracquemond
The shown portrait is a copy I did of a self-portrait done by Marie Bracquemond, a French female impressionist from the 19th century. Left is the completed piece using a graphite pencil, right is a progress photo I took about halfway through.
Live Drawing
This piece is an example of drawing from life. Using graphite and white chalk on toned paper. I did this at the live model class in Calais.
August's piece can be seen on the right.
Copy of August's Work
This is a copy I began recently of one of August's drawings, using the sight-size method. I used charcoal rather than graphite, as it forces me to work more generally and not get too caught up in the details.
Left shows the beginning stages. Far right shows the completed piece.
Unraveling
No.1 Portrait in Oils
Copy of Pam Hawkes Unraveling
The underpainting using an equal mix of burnt sienna and burnt ochre.
Darkest shadows, and some mid-tones
Mid-tones, shades are shown on the techniques page.
Mid-tones and lights
Here I added a wash to the background using black paint and turpentine. I also added lightest lights and a base for the head wrap using cadmium yellow with white and cadmium orange.
Background painted in with purple, sepia, and white.
The beginning of defining ribbons using sepia and TRO
As seen on right definition to the eyes, lips, and nose.
Brightening of flesh tones using periwinkle blue and white.
The first layer of her shirt was done using a mix of burnt umber and raw umber.
Refining background by bringing it closer to head and removing hard edges.
Warming of flesh tones using TRO (transparent red oxide)
Final touches using a stencil for the texture on the shirt and headwrap with burnt umber, and yellow ochre. As well as readjustments the lips, eyes, and nose.