Still not where I want to be with oils yet , but still ... I think I'm getting there. I painted on a Burnt Sierra ground to warm up her finish - which is why she looked like a redhead for a time.
When I have been painting 'blondes' in the past I have tended to use a light-coloured background and then found myself having to warm up a pale face.
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| 'Giselle' John Simlett Oil on Stretched Cotton Canvas 31 x 23.5 inches (79 x 60 cms) |
Giselle is one of those rare creatures that has naturally blonde hair and deep brown eyes (Italian great grandmother), and I think that allows the Burnt Sierra to glow through.
Wonderful and expressive painting, Valerie
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DeleteVery beautiful portrait painting and so nice colours ... Enjoyed !!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, thank you
DeleteGiselle is a gorgeous painting!!! She is beautiful. The warmth of your colors draws me into this portrait...Love it!!!
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Jan
You really are too kind, Jan
DeleteSo full of verve,dear John ... always "your" Giselle!!!
ReplyDeleteGrandparents understand these things, Rita, don't we?
DeleteBeautiful!
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DeleteThose eyes are mesmorising John! Portraits are not easy! You should have entered 'The Big Painting Challenge'... Did you watch it? You could have won! :0)
ReplyDeleteYes a friend of mine got kicked out of the first round!
DeleteYou flatter me. thanks for the comment
Love the glow created by the sienna ground - I, too, like using that at times when doing a portrait. Your portrait of Giselle shows so much more than her likeness - it's downright wonderful, John!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan. By the way, I use the sienna ground because you told me about it sometime ago .... it's how I learn :)
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