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Face on Linen – finished painting
Well it’s finished! I’ve produced a clip on YouTube showing a sped up film of me painting. You can currently see it on my site for contemporary art. <a href="http://jackiewhall vente viagra suisse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/LinenFaceProgress6.jpg” rel=”lightbox”>

Portrait Demo 3
A bit long in the coming – despite lockdown, life has been pretty hectic – here is my latest portrait demonstration. As with the previous demos, I’m using a limited palette of Burnt Umber, French Ultramarine, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow and white. These are small exercises to increase familiarity with the colours and colour mixing…

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Colour mixing for skin tones
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Impressive speedy painting Jackie. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. x