I did Bob's portrait in acrylics, which I have not used for a while. It took just over 2 hours. I still find the marked tonal shift when acrylics dry a serious disadvantage. It was painted contre jour and has a distinct blue cast to it:
Monday, 14 November 2011
Bob
Yesterday, as I tried unscrewing the tops of my paint tubes in the middle of Bernwood Forest, I realised how long it has been since I have used them - over two weeks. Apart from sketchbook work the only painting I have managed in all that time has been a quick portrait of Bob Bixby at our village art group last Friday. Bob is Liz's husband and she founded the group. He kindly agreed to sit for us and was so good at it that he could easily get a job as a professional model. Otherwise it has been a lot of necessary socialising and going to other people's shows - good fun but does not 'feed the rat'!
I did Bob's portrait in acrylics, which I have not used for a while. It took just over 2 hours. I still find the marked tonal shift when acrylics dry a serious disadvantage. It was painted contre jour and has a distinct blue cast to it:
I did Bob's portrait in acrylics, which I have not used for a while. It took just over 2 hours. I still find the marked tonal shift when acrylics dry a serious disadvantage. It was painted contre jour and has a distinct blue cast to it:
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