I am now in the second half of Jennifer Balkan's class and we are doing color mixing, then doing a painting with the mix. So far we have done two red/greens: Viridian and cad red light and sap and Winsor red. Since I had already taken Sylvester's picture and was ready to go, I used purple/yellow (which we haven't discussed yet) because he seemed to require it. Having a decision about which color range you are going to use greatly simplifies the process, you just line up the colors and get going. I was slinging stuff around on this one not quite knowing how to get what was necessary out of a purple/yellow combo. In any case, he is a handsome devil and reminds me of Zapata.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Mugshot 26: Sylvester S.
I am now in the second half of Jennifer Balkan's class and we are doing color mixing, then doing a painting with the mix. So far we have done two red/greens: Viridian and cad red light and sap and Winsor red. Since I had already taken Sylvester's picture and was ready to go, I used purple/yellow (which we haven't discussed yet) because he seemed to require it. Having a decision about which color range you are going to use greatly simplifies the process, you just line up the colors and get going. I was slinging stuff around on this one not quite knowing how to get what was necessary out of a purple/yellow combo. In any case, he is a handsome devil and reminds me of Zapata.
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Love, love, love, LOVE this painting of Sylvester. This looks just like him, and not just on the surface... you have captured his wisdom and a sense of quiet contemplation.
ReplyDeleteI would love to take a class on color mixing! Great painting, Jean! Wonderful skin tones.!
ReplyDeleteJean This guy is awesome. You have rose above the normal. Love him his look is so unique he is paying attention.
ReplyDeleteJean, your mugs are amazing!! Each one has its own personality and you do such a good job with expressing that. Skin tones are perfect .... also face cream! Keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeleteIt's already been said: But you do have a special way of portraying character and personality, wonderful painting!
ReplyDeleteThese mugs just keep getting better and better!!!
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