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Eshal Portrait is Finished!
I have had Eshal sitting on my Easel wondering what it was that bothered me. I finally figured it out and after lightening her skin tones and opening her eyes...
Eshal Portrait is Finished!
I have had Eshal sitting on my Easel wondering what it was that bothered me. I finally figured it out and after lightening her skin tones and opening her eyes...
Posterize in Photoshop
When working from a life model, the artist needs to squint to loose sight of all detail and determine the areas that are light, medium or dark. Half tones and...
Posterize in Photoshop
When working from a life model, the artist needs to squint to loose sight of all detail and determine the areas that are light, medium or dark. Half tones and...
Painting Backgrounds
Anna by Enzie Shahmiri Many portraits do not feature any type of recognizable background, such as an interior or outdoor setting. Instead the subject is placed in front of a...
Painting Backgrounds
Anna by Enzie Shahmiri Many portraits do not feature any type of recognizable background, such as an interior or outdoor setting. Instead the subject is placed in front of a...
Problem Solving for Oil Painters
Last week a new student was being shown what type of progress she can expect to make after receiving private tutoring from me. While she was admiring my work, I...
Problem Solving for Oil Painters
Last week a new student was being shown what type of progress she can expect to make after receiving private tutoring from me. While she was admiring my work, I...
Eshal - Color Stage 2
The painting of Eshal is coming along. Compared to the 1st Color Stage the folds of the garments have been more developed. Her face seemed too dark and was lightened...
Eshal - Color Stage 2
The painting of Eshal is coming along. Compared to the 1st Color Stage the folds of the garments have been more developed. Her face seemed too dark and was lightened...
Eshal - Color Stage 1
Eshal Work In Progress Eshal 1st Color StageAfter I finished the drawing of Eshal, I started to block in color . This time I am using a 8"x10" panel, which...
Eshal - Color Stage 1
Eshal Work In Progress Eshal 1st Color StageAfter I finished the drawing of Eshal, I started to block in color . This time I am using a 8"x10" panel, which...
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