Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Portrait of James

Beginning the underpainting with two yellows. I like to use primaries in layers as I study the subject and the color. Yellow is easiest to start with since it is a the lightest in value. Then red, then blue.

I do an underpainting in pigment dispersions. To find out more about this pigment preparation, go to Guerra Pigments.
When the underpainting is dry, I continue with pastels





















with some pastel marks




























James, 22"x 17" pastels with pure pigment underpainting, on my sandpaper.

2 comments:

  1. it's surprising how much is there in the under painting.

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  2. You're captured James in likeness and in presence. The eyes are deep and thoughtful, just like the man!

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