Thursday, March 3, 2011

Face In the Mirror

After a little time off (painting the church interior), I returned to the triple self portrait.
By the end of the morning, the image in the mirror is closer. Much to do on the hair and knit top, but I know I can get there from here. Here's a close up -
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The wet paint is reflecting light, but you get the idea. I added a layer of detail to the mirror frame and the central figure's hair. Put another layer of paint over the background.
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I'll work on the pattern of roses on the coat this afternoon. Next up will be painting the sixty year old face on the canvas. I may try painting directly, without more of an under drawing than a few guiding chalk marks. It may be looser than the mirror image. Still thinking about it.

2 comments:

  1. This promises to be a fantastic portrait, Virginia. It's very original and i can't wait to see where you go with it...

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  2. It's driving me crazy, and half the time I feel like a terrier digging after a bone that might not be there, but I sure am learning a lot.

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