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    DecompressArt
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        Painted from life, didn’t get to record the time-lapse but I attached some process shots. I started with big masses rather than lines for this one. I think I prefer this method for woman and children because the lines on their faces are much softer and lighter, so it makes sense to start with masses. If I were to paint a man with full beards I would still use lines because that’s easier for me.

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        #749543

        Very well painted. Looks like you drew with brushes from the get go, impressive. I very much like to see the progress shots, thanks for posting.

        #749533
        Loretta7
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            Very well done. True expression. Textures and colors in hair remarkably natural.

            [FONT="Tahoma"]CxC always welcome :thumbsup:

            #749539
            DecompressArt
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                Thank you both for the nice comments!

                I make concise videos explaining the key concepts in representational art. ;)
                I'm self-taught so I make these videos as a way to teach and motivate myself.
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                #749544
                Walt Reunamo
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                    There’s something very Richard Schmid’ty about how you painted that hair, very well done!

                    #749538
                    bhindi
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                        Nice to see the progress. I especially like the rich red/browns of her hair and the lightly painted pink on her cheeks.

                        #749534
                        wal_t
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                            I like your painting and I like your proces starting with the shapes …. i don,t know what it is but when done without drawing a portrait first the end result usually looks more alive and more interesting for some reasons even if it is less accurate … nice work, Walter.

                            #749535
                            equinespirit
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                                I would be extremely happy if I had completed that in 3 hours!

                                #749540
                                DecompressArt
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                                    There’s something very Richard Schmid’ty about how you painted that hair, very well done!

                                    Thank you! Richard Schmid is certainly one artist that I look up to, I love his book and have read it many many times. :)

                                    I make concise videos explaining the key concepts in representational art. ;)
                                    I'm self-taught so I make these videos as a way to teach and motivate myself.
                                    https://www.youtube.com/c/DecompressArt

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                                    DecompressArt
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                                        I like your painting and I like your proces starting with the shapes …. i don,t know what it is but when done without drawing a portrait first the end result usually looks more alive and more interesting for some reasons even if it is less accurate … nice work, Walter.

                                        Thank you! That’s such an interesting observation! I have never thought of it that way but I think you are right…there is a tendency to be stiff if a line drawing is done first, at least that’s true for me

                                        I make concise videos explaining the key concepts in representational art. ;)
                                        I'm self-taught so I make these videos as a way to teach and motivate myself.
                                        https://www.youtube.com/c/DecompressArt

                                        #749532
                                        billmahler
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                                            Well done in every respect

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                                            #749530
                                            RogueRipple
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                                                Very well done! I especially love the hair.

                                                - Kelvin

                                                "Things fall apart, it's scientific." - David Byrne

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                                                DecompressArt
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                                                    Thank you Bill and Kelvin!

                                                    I make concise videos explaining the key concepts in representational art. ;)
                                                    I'm self-taught so I make these videos as a way to teach and motivate myself.
                                                    https://www.youtube.com/c/DecompressArt

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                                                    AWC123
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                                                        Wow 3 hours. Nice work. I really like her eyes.

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                                                        Boafamily
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                                                            I like this very much nice going.

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