The Portrait Gallery, June, 2009

[Dana Design]

The Portrait Gallery, June, 2009
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What's on your easel this month? Show a finished portrait or one in any stage of progress. This thread is for showcasing your work; others will only critique your work if you request it .

So please show us what you've been up to this month. We'd love to see it.

Even if you have already shown it in the main portraiture forum, you are invited to showcase it in this thread, also, as this thread will remain in the Library Archives.

And be sure to check out previous Portrait Galleries. Lots of great work in there!

[amosier]

Hi all, this is a pastel portrait of one of my daughters. Enjoy doing portraits of all 3 of my girls. Such great work in this portrait forum!

[Dana Design]

Wow! What a beautiful painting. And, a beautiful daughter. This is very well done!

[Heidi Maiers]

I adore pastel - that is gorgeous - and so is the girl!

Here's a quick study I made last weekend from life. 75% life size ceramic.
Doing some more quickies to try to loosen up my style.

[LGHumphrey]

Heidi, that's fabulous. Hope to see a pile more. How many hours does it take you to do a "quick study"?

Are you going to fire and then paint these?

[Heidi Maiers]

Thanks Lawrence! This one was quick and dirty - about 10 hours, which is a nice change of pace from those commissions that drag on for months with change after change request. Yes, I molded this already (wet), so I can make copies if I want, but will also fire the originals in my kiln and apply a patina.

[amosier]

Thanks Heidi for the nice comments. Just checked out your website and I love your work. Very impressive! My family traveled to Sedona last year and we loved it there. Lots of great art galleries too.

[!becca]

armosier, Heidi lovely pieces.

I tried reworking this one the other day. I do think it is better, but still wish I had improved it more.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/03-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_006_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/03-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_006_copy65.jpg

Thanks for looking, comments welcome.

[Barbie Bud]

This is my great nephew, painted from a photo I took at Easter. This is oil on a 8 X 10 canvas panel. Love all of the work posted thus far, really excellent. Have a great dayhttp://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/04-Jun-2009/129955-IMG_1549.JPG

[Dana Design]

Heidi, that sculpture is beautiful! She breathes life!

becca, from your other s-p's, perhaps the jaw is not as well developed in this one? Not sure as the angle is a difficult one to paint. However, I love the looseness of this one!

Barbie, what a charming pose and you've done quite nicely on the features. I think this one is a keeper. Everything works here!

[siberart]

2 Finished (and framed) portraits for my show June 5 at Nordstrom's, Anchorage. I get 8 easels and hope to get some commissions from 3 oil portraits and 1 graphite. I have 4 other pieces - not portraits in my solo exhibit.

Both oil on canvas board 11in x 14in

[CharlotteVR]

Pat - I can't wait to see your paintings in person. I'm headed to Anchorage for a wedding and will pop into Nordies on Friday - hope you will be there. Beautiful work.

[Dana Design]

Pat, such good work! Hope you bring tons of commissions!

[siberart]

Thanks my dear fellow portraitists!!!

the reception is Friday June 5, 6pm to 8pm - 3rd level. The work will be on display Saturday and Sunday also, during store hours.

I have never met anybody from Wet Canvas before. What a treat!

[gaensanger]

Hi all,

I am working on this one. Even now it is in a funny stage of working. Have a look on it.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/04-Jun-2009/94183-Small_Art_12.JPG

PS.: I live the pastel on the beginning of this thread!

[!becca]

Dana, thank you, and yes this angle is difficult to paint. I think it does look a little better in real life as I can't seem to photograph this one either. At any rate it could be better, but for now I am moving on, I just can't seem to get it.

[Dana Design]

Wow gaen! This is going to be a tour de force! Can't wait to see those flesh tones.

[Dana Design]

Dana, thank you, and yes this angle is difficult to paint. I think it does look a little better in real life as I can't seem to photograph this one either. At any rate it could be better, but for now I am moving on, I just can't seem to get it.

becca, don't give up on this wonderful mirror portrait. It just needs some tweaks! I'll photoshop what I mean if you're interested. You have such talent that I know you can bring this one to stunning fruition.

[!becca]

Dana, I would love to see what you have in mind. Here is what I just did to it, I through out the reference with it's weird lighting and here is what I have now.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/04-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_021_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/04-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_021_copy64.jpg

[!becca]

Here is a little 8"x8" study I did this morning. "candlelight"

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/04-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_016_copy4.jpg

[!becca]

Well, Dana, here is last night's efforts on the mirror portrait. I warmed it up a bit and added a little more definition to the structure of her face.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/05-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_022_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/05-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_022_copy64.jpg

[ejtupi]

Hi there, from a non-portrait person.

It was my good fortune today to meet Pat (Siberart) at her First Friday opening. Two words describe Pat: Charming and Talented. What a sweet person, and what lovely work she does in several media: watercolor, oils, colored pencil.

I also got to meet one of her models, little Alex, whose portait was on display and a WIP of which Pat posted in another thread here.

As a side note, Pat and I discovered that we had previously briefly corresponded when I sent an e-mail to ask how I could contribute a picture to the art auction that benefits our local public TV station. Turns out Pat is one of the coordinators, so that tells you a little more about her: not just a lovely person, but someone who is an asset to our Alaskan community. (I had one of those "duh" moments where I thought "Why is the name Pat Gillin familiar?".... thank goodness Pat's mind is sharp...)

Thank you, Dana, for tipping me off to Pat's show opening. I'm so happy I was able to make it and meet yet another wonderful WC member, especially one who is so near.

[Dana Design]

Yay! Glad you could meet up!

[Dana Design]

The first one is the original and the second one is the one I tweaked. I rounded the far cheek a bit and tweaked the eye on the right. The tear ducts should line up on an angle and I do believe that the closest eye is too angled up into the hat. Let's see if the upload works!

becca, not ever having seen you, the cheek may be too poofy but it rather matches the cheek on the right. If it's TOO poofy, a slight paring down would be in order but I do feel that the cheek line on the original is too severe. YMMV. Still a fascinating painting!

[!becca]

Dana, thanks for your time and trouble, I think the cheek is too poofy in your version, but I see why it would seem that way to you. Also see the point on the eye. My problem with this was trying to figure out the light. It seems the main light source was from the right side (to the viewer) with a secondary source from the left. It just wasn't working so I took out the strong highlights and mostly tried to create soft light from the slightly above to the right. Also could not get a very good photo of this until this morning, maybe the cheeks look more balanced in this, I will look at the eye. It still isn't a great photo, but I think it is much better. Thanks again so much.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_008_copy64.jpg

[Heidi Maiers]

Thanks for those previous comments!
Everyone's stuff is coming right along. Always fun to see work in progress - I like these threads.
Well, I decided to make a mold and slush cast her in plaster. Patina turned out a little splotchy, but now I can make dozens of them to practice on!

[siberart]

Hi there, from a non-portrait person.


Thank you, Dana, for tipping me off to Pat's show opening. I'm so happy I was able to make it and meet yet another wonderful WC member, especially one who is so near.

What a delightful and pleasant surprise to meet EJ. He is a charmer and most interesting. Thanks Dana for telling him about my show. My first ever time meeting a fellow Wet Canvas member.

Charlotte from Portland didn't make it to the reception, so I didn't get to meet her. Hope she had time to see the show in between wedding parties, etc.

[siberart]

Heidi!!! The sculpture is delightful. What a charming and personable face you so expertly captured. She looks so real - splotches (which are wonderful) and all.

[Oilybloke]

Loving all the posts so far.:clap:

one of my son luke aged 8

Regards

[siberart]

Wonderful painting. Great use of color for the flesh tones. I love the look on his face. Just what was he thinking? "Hey dad, how much longer?" maybe? Great job.

[WC Lee]

Portrait study
Oil on linen, 7 x 5

done ala prima, took approximately 2.5 hours

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/08-Jun-2009/122017-20090609_oil_portrait_study_7_x_5.jpg

[Claudio Saes]

What beautiful and inspiring thread!
This is a portrait done in grafitti and charcoal on Windsor & Newton pastel paper.
Thx for letting me share it.

[larubia]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Jun-2009/75590-Picture72.jpg finished painting of L...done in 6 life sittings..that's fast for me...could go on but have decided to call it a day on this.
Heidi..fabulous head...love sculptures!

[!becca]

Wow, everyone, terrific stuff.:clap:


I ended up literally putting my hat back on to try to get a sense of the light in this one. The face and blouse are pretty much entirely reworked. I think this is where I will leave it.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_048_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_048_copy64.jpg

[siberart]

Exciting and beautiful portraits larubia, W.C., Becca, Claudio. Makes me shiver with excitement when I see such great work.

[VENKAT]

This ia 3D model done with Pixologic 3D modeling software ZBrush.
VENKAT

[VENKAT]

This is done on scratchboard . Surface first coated with acrylic black. . size 8.5x11 inches
VENKAT

[patrikbkarl]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/10-Jun-2009/126363-june_2009.JPG
Ive just finished this one
oil 38X46cm

[LGHumphrey]

Lovely one, Patrik.

[siberart]

New Sketch - on Canson 90# Drawing Paper - Image size approximate 8.5 x 11in. Used 2b mechanical pencil lead. Darkened in Auto Color in Photoshop cause lights showed up much lighter than in original. Scanned at 300 dpi in RGB - dropped to 150dpi - darkened after turning into Grayscale. I am still trying to get a good scan of graphite. This will be used for publicity over the web and in print - if client accepts. 1st one is the darkened one and then I went back to the drawing board and smudged some of the lights, gave her more shading on both sides of her nose and rescanned, but didn't darken,

[!becca]

VENKAT, nice movement.

Patrik, beautiful and very moody.

Siberart, lovely drawing, very well done.



Here is a rework of one I did last fall, oil on linen, 20"x24". This was an effort to do my color mixing a little differently.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_014_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_014_copy64.jpg

[siberart]

I like this one a lot Becca. The softness and serene look on the face really works. Good job

[jennf]

This is beautiful---I love the colours! Can you tell us what your pallette for this painting was?


Jennifer

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/10-Jun-2009/126363-june_2009.JPG
Ive just finished this one
oil 38X46cm

[Lauren F-M]

I need to come back when I have time and go through all the work that has been posted up since I last visited. Will comment then.

Meanwhile, I just finished this charcoal study and want to post it before I go out for the evening.

It's vine charcoal:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Jun-2009/20772-EmSmall.jpg

[!becca]

Pat, thank you very much.

Lauren, yours is very mystical and delicate, well done.

[roy-p]

Venkat, that is probably one of the best portraits of Rabindranath Tagore I've ever seen... great work on the hair! :clap:

(image appearing as link only :rolleyes: )

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=441521&stc=1&d=1244656234

[gaensanger]

Lauren, your drawing is wonderful! I like the light situation so much!

Here is the standing of my portrait. I have to deliver in one week! I hope he will like it.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/17-Jun-2009/94183-Klein_Art_19.JPG

[Lauren F-M]

Lauren, your drawing is wonderful! I like the light situation so much!

Thanks so much Alfred! :D

Here is the standing of my portrait. I have to deliver in one week! I hope he will like it.

I'm sure he will -- it's amazing! :thumbsup:
I gather that it's digital? In Corel Painter? :confused:

[laudesan]

Alfred, he will be "blown away" by it. How can he not like this, it is amazing, and I have no doubt you have captured his likeness perfectly!

[gaensanger]

Laudesan and Lauren, thank you for the flowers!

Lauren, I hope you are joking, it's done in oil an 50 x 50 cm :)

[lokeforrest]

Amosier...what a beautiful portrait, but then you had a beautiful subject and beautiful skills.

Heidi...wonderful sculpture. Wow in only 10 hrs., quite an accomplishment.

Ibecca, Barbie Bud, Syberart, Gaensanger...you've all produced wonderful pieces, even in the WIP stage.

[lokeforrest]

Loving all the posts so far.:clap:

one of my son luke aged 8

Regards

Great job...is this done in pastel?

[patrikbkarl]

Sure Jennifer,
I wanted to make it cold and a little sad so I used
ultramarine, cerulean blue, lamp black, raw umber, orange yellow, titanium white, purple red,
all oilcolours
I think that was it
:)
This is beautiful---I love the colours! Can you tell us what your pallette for this painting was?


Jennifer

[Oilybloke]

Loke , i will try and explain as it is a bit of allsorts,

Watercolour paper
watercolour base skin tone , all over
Glasses arcylic
All heavy hightlights acrylic, eyes , mouth , ears, teeshirt
Pastel applied with the finger to adjust skin tone , i seem to be able to take the colour deeper and smoother but still keeping the youth skin softness

there you have it , i love sticking anything and everything together and seeing what comes out but in this case i think it worked

Thanks for looking
Regards

[!becca]

Lokeforest, thank you.

I worked on this one some more, I need to soften a few more edges.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_034_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_034_copy64.jpg

And, here is what the hat painting looks like after drying a bit.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_020_copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_020_copy64.jpg

[greywolf-art]

I've not been on for ages (up to my ears in other stuff :( ) but here is one of the paintings I've been working on, not sure if its finished yet though - I might add more detail to the headdress

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/20-Jun-2009/178945-blue_man_5.jpg

its a painting of a Tuareg Nomad taken from a photo by Phil Douglis (who kindly gave permission for the use of his photo)

[Dana Design]

Graham, what else do you plan to do with the headdress? Were this mine (wish it were!), I'd simplify it as I feel it's drawing too much attention away from that beautiful face.

Is this pastel or oil? Beautiful!


PS, Graham, I think A&I is UK only. Drat!

[Connie Schaertl]

Exceptionally beautiful (yes, the model is beautiful but she's only the starting point) -- wonderful lighting.

[greywolf-art]

Its Oil on canvas, about 20" x 24" in size, TBH his headdress was what attracted me to this image in the first place, I just fell in love with the vivid blue contrasred against the warm skin tones.

[!becca]

greywolf, the face is exceptional.

I fixed a few final things on mine and finally was able to get an outdoor photo late in the day.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/20-Jun-2009/100116-my_paintings_032_copy4.jpg

[kennychaffin]

From the Monthly Portrait Challenge - Alice by William Merritt. I'm working to loosen up my style so this was a perfect practice subject. Done digitally in Painter 11. Original is approximately 1600 x 1300 pixels. This is done primarily with pastel brushes on basic paper. It is a single layer painted in the same manner as you would with any medium.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/82568-William_Merritt-Alice-4.jpg

[kennychaffin]

Hi all, this is a pastel portrait of one of my daughters. Enjoy doing portraits of all 3 of my girls. Such great work in this portrait forum!

Excellent pastel here!

[kennychaffin]

finished painting of L...done in 6 life sittings..that's fast for me...could go on but have decided to call it a day on this.
Heidi..fabulous head...love sculptures!

Very nice. Love those big eyes!

[kennychaffin]

Lauren, your drawing is wonderful! I like the light situation so much!

Here is the standing of my portrait. I have to deliver in one week! I hope he will like it.



Love this pose/expression and great job in capturing it. I'm sure he will love it!

[kennychaffin]

I've not been on for ages (up to my ears in other stuff :( ) but here is one of the paintings I've been working on, not sure if its finished yet though - I might add more detail to the headdress



its a painting of a Tuareg Nomad taken from a photo by Phil Douglis (who kindly gave permission for the use of his photo)

Excellent. Love the colors and lighting.

[zuzubol]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/59437-cristina_wc.jpg
This is a painting of our Romanian friend's daughter which I did from a photo. I tried to attempt a more looser style...while keeping the main facial characteristics fairly detailed. I still have some areas to finish and some touch ups, but any C&C appreciated.
Thanks for looking,
Len

[zuzubol]

Portrait study
Oil on linen, 7 x 5

done ala prima, took approximately 2.5 hours

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/08-Jun-2009/122017-20090609_oil_portrait_study_7_x_5.jpg

I really like this...well done WC_Lee.
Len

[zuzubol]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/10-Jun-2009/126363-june_2009.JPG
Ive just finished this one
oil 38X46cm

This is beautiful.....I love the subtle colors which enhance the mood of this work. Thanks for sharing,
Len

[Dana Design]

zuzubol, that is one beautiful portrait! The light as you've caught it is wonderful.

[zuzubol]

Thank you Dana! That is very encouraging.
Len

[kennychaffin]

This is a painting of our Romanian friend's daughter which I did from a photo. I tried to attempt a more looser style...while keeping the main facial characteristics fairly detailed. I still have some areas to finish and some touch ups, but any C&C appreciated.
Thanks for looking,
Len

Wow for a loose style this is very realistic in tone. Very nice!

[zuzubol]

Kenny. Thank you for your comments. I am trying to straddle between my generally controlled style and a more looser one.
Len

[GaryNorthants]

Inspirational thread as ever. Here are a few of my 'quickies' from this months daily painting regime this month. Assorted pastel and graphite pieces on varying supports.
Gary
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/106728-Hannah_2.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/106728-Isabella_colour_pastel_portrait.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/106728-Old-Man-2.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/106728-old-man-3.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/106728-portrait.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-Jun-2009/106728-self-portrait-19-june.jpg

[Dana Design]

Gary, the third and the last paintings really grabbed me! Some fine work here. But all of them in your varied media are very well done. You've been busy!

[tunna]

here is one i just finished in acrylics size 10 x 8. robert carlyle from the full monty.
critiques welcome.

[justjean]

Started in May finished in June from the April Portrait Challenge , A digital painting done with Painter IX.5, clumpy and just add water blender brushes. Traced the eyes, nose and mouth and still didn't get the eyes right :o ) and then used a grid to draw the rest

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/22-Jun-2009/36920-Gabrielle_Cote_by_Bouguere.jpg

[kennychaffin]

Nice soft look Jean! Not sure I like her "floating" bodiless like that, but that's probably just me.

[gaensanger]

Hi,

here is my final version (with his friends).

Alfred

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-Jun-2009/94183-Klein_Art_Room_21.JPG

[kennychaffin]

Very Cool Alfred.

[einna]

You mastered her so well, Jean. I tried her also.. sketched her with pencils first, oh she looked not like her at all so i 've forgotten about her. One i know.. she is so hard... and your is looking like herself... congratulation... very soft and sensitive work. I like it a lot.

Alfred, your guy is really a character... very good painting indeed.

[Carl Bork]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/26-Jun-2009/66560-PortSketch.jpg

"Portrait Sketch" Oil 10" by 12"

[kennychaffin]

Great job Carl.

[Dana Design]

Carl, beautiful! Love your style!

[justjean]

Nice soft look Jean! Not sure I like her "floating" bodiless like that, but that's probably just me.

thanks Annie and Kenny for commenting and Kenny I was to lazy to do the clothing :D

[justjean]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/26-Jun-2009/66560-PortSketch.jpg

"Portrait Sketch" Oil 10" by 12"

How beautiful, love the stokes,colours,background ... heck just everything :D

[zuzubol]

Carl - I love your style. You have really captured this woman's expression and personality.

Here is where I am at with my current portrait...I think it is time to move on.
Thanks for looking,
Len

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Jun-2009/59437-cristina_june_27_wc.jpg

[einna]

You've done beautiful job, Len. She is a sweet and pretty girl. Interesting colors make this pic unique. Gorgeous! Move on..:-)

[kennychaffin]

Wonderful Len!

[gaensanger]

Len, wonderful painting!

[LGHumphrey]

Carl Bork and zuzubol, both of you have presented really excellent portraits.

[Carl Bork]

Thanks All!

I really like your style Len! It has a nice feel to it

[zuzubol]

Thank you everyone for your kind comments and for sharing your thoughts and work! I find the variety and style of work that everyone contributes here, very inspirational.

Len

[macrobertson]

just sneaking in at the end of the month here... and enjoying some of the really good work from this month!
At our portrait group on Saturday we had our first African model

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/29-Jun-2009/14751-IMGP1238.JPG

Mac

[kennychaffin]

Very nice Mac!

[HSargent]

My last grandchild Lily who is one.

This is the fifth of the canvas filling formats.

[Lauren F-M]

Checking in a few pages into this month, so I've missed a lot, but wow -- what a lot of handsome portraits here! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Great work -- Jean, Alfred, Carl, Len, Mac & Harry! :thumbsup:

Jean -- nice to see that Bouguereau (it is his, isn't it?)! Must be a task to render so finely in Painter. :D
Alfred -- nice bunch of seniors in your studio. I bet they would liven up a room together! :lol:
Carl -- Lovely painting. I also briefly visited your website & blog -- great work! :clap: Do you use a palette-knife a lot on your paintings? :confused:
Len -- she is lovely, and very nicely painted! :thumbsup:
Mac -- Wow! You captured a sweet expression on this model. Good job! You are really on a roll these days! :clap:
Harry -- That is one BIG baby!! Looks like he crawled right up into my face! :eek:

I can post up my almost-finished charcoal portrait -- done with the four sessions with the live model, so if I do anymore, it will be using photo references. Hope it doesn't show up sideways again.... (if she does, can someone please fix it for me?) :rolleyes:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/29-Jun-2009/20772-JanineWIP8.jpg

[kennychaffin]

Great job Lauren. You might take a second look at the shadow under her fingers - it appears a bit dark compared to the other shadows.

[Lauren F-M]

Great job Lauren. You might take a second look at the shadow under her fingers - it appears a bit dark compared to the other shadows.

Thanks, Kenny! :thumbsup:

Yes, I need to overall finalize the values. I just want to make sure all is okay to fix, as it will first need a coat of workable fixative to hold what's on there on -- most is done with vine charcoal on Ingres paper, and it lifts so easily if not fixed.

I also learned with my last charcoal portrait to read the instructions on the can before spraying. It says I need to shake the can for 3 minutes first! :eek:
When I didn't, I ended up with a rather stubbly surface to work on, and the last 'layer' was a bit rough looking. If anyone has more advice for using workable fixative, I'd love to hear it! :clap:

[kennychaffin]

My best advice for using fixative (particularly if you are going to work on top of it -- which I rarely do) is -- yes be sure the can is shaken well. Make sure the nozzle is clear before using. Always spray an initial spray away from the artwork to clear the nozzle and any air/blobs/stuff. Best to do this outside and with no breeze, etc.

Then when you are ready to coat the artwork - again start the spray away from the art and then gently waft a cloud of the fixative over it and let it settle. Do this in several coats of very thin spray allowing a bit of time - a minute or so - to dry between coats.

This method seems to work well for my graphite and charcoal.

[justjean]

Great work -- Jean, Alfred, Carl, Len, Mac & Harry! :thumbsup:

Jean -- nice to see that Bouguereau (it is his, isn't it?)! Must be a task to render so finely in Painter. :D


thanks for peeking in and commenting Lauren and yes it is Bouguerea:)

[justjean]

Here you go Lauren, I hope you don't mind but didn't know how to do it in here so took it into PSP and rotated and then reposted your beautiful portrait and the hands are excellent :)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/30-Jun-2009/36920-painting_by_Lauren.jpg

[Carl Bork]

Nice Portrait Lauren!
Yes, I love using the palette knife a lot in my work

[Oilybloke]

Some great stuff done this month Well done ,

This one is of my nephew Declan

Regards