Welcome back!
This week we’ll be continuing with the shadowy photo of Bode skiing, seen below.
Seen in the photo directly below is the state of the painting when last we met. As usual, since that time I’ve continued working on this painting.
I have continued to refine the painting. In addition to polishing Bode’s edges a bit, details have been added to the skis, boots and ski suit. The colors are mostly as they will appearin the final painting. Additional details have been placed upon the helmet, face and gloves. The gloves presented a particular problem. Carefully flattening the moistened brush bristles, I was able to satisfactorily paint the fingers. I was glad to avoid using fussy little brushes, something usually considered unpainterly.
I wasn’t terribly happy with the painting but now I believe that it is coming together fairly well. Tell me what you think. (Be brutal if need be.)
The current state of the painting is seen below. Please note that the painting has been considerably darkened in the photo. The shadow is actually blue but may look black when you see it.
See you next week.
