Always a challenge - I painted a dark tone on the white gessoed board, then subtracted from that with a brush dipped in paint thinner. Some mid-tones were added in the end.
This series is beyond amazing! I went to Charleston for Thanksgiving and now see why you love it so much. I also saw some of your fabulous paintings at the Sylvan Gallery. Kudos girl!!
Unbelievably fantastic! You're well into that 10,000 hour theory from the "Outliers". Practice obviously makes more than perfect. This is wonderful! Thank you for your daily presentations.
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This series is beyond amazing! I went to Charleston for Thanksgiving and now see why you love it so much. I also saw some of your fabulous paintings at the Sylvan Gallery. Kudos girl!!
Cool, thanks for reminding me about that technique!
Wow, what a fabulous job on the hair and beard Karin! Really love the strength and uniqueness of this piece.
Unbelievably fantastic! You're well into that 10,000 hour theory from the "Outliers". Practice obviously makes more than perfect. This is wonderful! Thank you for your daily presentations.
WOW!
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