Today's work began by building on the start made in the last session of yesterday. Starting to build up the colour across the picture thereby getting a feel for the relationships as they develop was the first task.
Yesterday I'd noticed that there were adjustments to make to creases, mouth width and chin length so I started by making marks that would take account of that. I then moved on to blocking in colours to make further assessment as to deciding on warm/cool shifts and value relationships. At this stage you begin to get a clearer idea of the way the painting is taking shape and the decisions that follow on from that.
Jed - Portrait Stage 5I purposely put in a warm tone for the shadow side to demonstrate the making of adjustments. It is too warm and also a little strong in terms of value. So in the next picture you can see the way that I've cooled it down and reduced its value.
As well as these adjustments I started the process of refining shapes. I also began work on the eyes and mouth as well as beginning to shape the hair.
Jed - Portrait Stage 6
Jed - Portrait Stage 6Another night or two thinking about the next stages before taking this any further is now called for.
I hope some of my readers have taken the chance to catch up with Jed's music on iTunes.
6 comments:
It's looking good Mick. It would be nice to see a photo of Jed though.
Well done! Thank you for sharing the many stages this painting went through, that is always helpful.
Happy Painting,
Nora
Checked on iTunes, Mick, and the painting is developing well. When the chin and mouth align as the shadow is indicating , it will be a fine work.
Peter - Thanks. I was trying to get people to look him up in iTunes. Folk musicians need all the support they can get. Picture posted today.
Nora - Thanks for your interest and kindness.
Ray - Some slight adjustments made. Any suggestions would be most welcome.
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