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I’ve decided to paint this portrait in oils and I’m not regretting it. I haven’t painted a great deal in oils due to the convenience of acrylics but, within minutes of putting brush to canvas, I think I’m hooked. I’ve … Read More

Well I think I got quite carried away when I started on this painting. It occurred to me that I had intended to leave the hair unpainted – never mind, the application of a little alcohol with a toothbrush has … Read More

Have had this sketched out for a while – it’s time I started painting. Here’s the first stage, the start of the underpainting in acrylic. I’m using raw umber. buff titanium and white. Once this is complete I’ll start the … Read More