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Marvin Mattelson · 03-19-2003, 11:32 PM

I chose to post this here because I feel this is a very valid exercise to practice as well as a necessary part of my painting procedure. Since I am spending the time to do this I want it located in an area that it can be easily found.

Getting life like complexions depends on many factors. Bouguereau whose portraits are amazingly life like is a good case in hand. Although his complexions are life like his color is not realistic. I

03-19-2003, 11:32 PM	#1
Marvin Mattelson SOG Member FT Professional '04 Merit Award PSA '04 Best Portfolio PSA '03 Honors Artists Magazine '01 Second Prize ASOPA Perm. Collection- Ntl. Portrait Gallery Perm. Collection- Met Leads Workshops Joined: May 2002 Location: Great Neck, NY Posts: 1,093	Preparatory color study from life I chose to post this here because I feel this is a very valid exercise to practice as well as a necessary part of my painting procedure. Since I am spending the time to do this I want it located in an area that it can be easily found. Getting life like complexions depends on many factors. Bouguereau whose portraits are amazingly life like is a good case in hand. Although his complexions are life like his color is not realistic. I __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]