Grandchild

J J

8 X 10

Oil on Hardboard

Whew!  This was a doosey but it is done.  Yea!  I'm quite happy with how this came out.  As I'm looking at the picture on the computer I think I would like to darken his shirt a little but other than that I'm happy.

If you are interested, you can keep reading and see the progression of this painting.

Here is te reference photo with a great deal of glare on it.  But I think you can get the picture.  Picture get it?

The drawing in charcoal.

And we begin to paint

I took a photo at each break that I took.

It was really tough to paint green skin and hair, but that is what the picture dictated.

Eyes are always a challenge.  I like how JJ's turned out, but in the photo reference he is not looking at you.

All done.  I kept track of my time.  This 8 X 10 took me about 7 hours all together.  I love doing portraits.  I will be looking for the next one to do.

Pre and Post palattes.  I pre-mixed all of the color chains.  The biggest challenge I had with this painting was finding a Titanium white that didn't give everything a pink tint.  Windsor and Newton was the best one in my paint box.  I ordered Rembrant as that was suggested.  Hopefully it will stay true.

Thanks for reading and I love getting your comments.

Karla