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Happy Christmas 2017
My Christmas card to you …. Have a fantastic time everyone
Christmas is getting closer
We have skipped forward a couple of stages here – I seem to have neglected to photograph the first colour layer in oils. Hopefully the recording I’ve been doing will show the progress from monotone to this stage so watch this space. This has now had a couple of glazes of colour over the skin…
Portrait Sketch
Here we all are, self isolating and having to find ways to amuse ourselves. Unable to hold art classes, I’ve decided to try recording the painting of some portrait sketches. Practising these is something I’ve been wanting to do more of and this might just be the motivation I need. If you find this useful…
Portrait Sketch 2
Here’s my second oil portrait sketch. Why not try it for yourself – it’s great practise for proportions, colour mixing and tones. Contact me if you have any questions or want me to provide any more information in future recordings. These portraits are only small 7×5″ so if I’m not totally happy with what I’ve…
Loxley canvas – finally finished
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Amazing painting
Absolutely fabulous, Jackie. Really beautiful painting.