The portrait sketch.

 

A demo at SWAC

 

Lake Pleasant.

 

Painting florals early this morning.

 

Yesterday we discussed how to start a floral painting.

 

We will be painting florals next week at SWAC.

 

Second oil pass over an acrylic underpainting.

 

First oil pass over an acrylic underpainting.

 

Progression: After blocking in the general shape of the head in charcoal, we will block in the general shapes with acrylics. At this point, there are no details or halftones established.

 

Today we started a new portrait by first blocking in the general shape of the head in charcoal.

 

I will be painting the pear on the left “Alla Prima” during class on Tuesday and Thursday.

 

Last week's acrylic demonstration at SWAC.

 

Today we talked about the way to start painting a portrait!

 

On the easel.

 

Learning to paint simple shapes will always strengthen your knowledge.

 

Progression.

 

Two demos today. One in acrylic and one in oil.

 

Really cheap model. 🙂

 

It's varnishing day!

 

Detailing, Spanish Dancer.