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sepia> deadlayer |
The center of interest and porportion of shapes and spaces is painted with minimal light to medium values. |
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Dark values applied in the deadlayer minimize detail and maximize the expression of the subject. |
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deadlayer> color |
Flake white used allows the transparency of beginning value gradation contrasts. |
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color2 |
With the increase of pigment mixed white was used on the toy value layers for increased color intensity. |
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color3 |
Hard edge pattern value contrasts create interest and movement within the painting composition. |
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drawing <> painting |
References of photograph and drawing(s) are used to continue into details painted.
Value contrasts are evaluated to create compositional unity and the aesthetic mood of the painting. |
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color4 |
Color value intensities increased on the reflective facial space before foreground and background color values are determined in this composition. |
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close up
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Soft edge value contrasts are developed to create youthful facial depth of space. |
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close up
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Dark value details finalize the reflected facial detail. |
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color5 |
As the color layers are applied to the foreground and background blue becomes the dominant color. Mirror reflective light is added, always looking at the unity of the composition. |
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color6 .... |
The movement of background pattern creates a fantasy, an illusion of space, for the viewer to explore meaning. |
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soft pattern |
Before the painting goes from easel to display a soft indication of clothing pattern is added to direct the reality of this precious moment represented, I see ME ;-). |
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