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Marvin Mattelson · 03-20-2003, 10:45 AM

I will shoot a color study when I complete and photograph the portrait I am currently working on, hopefully by the beginning of May.

Not to beat a dead horse here, but to really appreciate what any artist does, you need to see it done in person. As I mentioned in a previous post, I had seen all of John Sanden's books but didn't "get" it until I saw him demonstrate live. I don't use his approach but I learn from everyone.

Will,

I don't take notes because I use very few colors and I know exactly how I mix each color on my painting. They are as follows. For flesh:Light Red, Indian Red, Yellow Ochre, Titanium and Flake Whites, Ivory Black and Raw Umber. These are the colors that Paxton used. This pretty much covers the entire gamut of skin tones that appear in natural daylight. For more chromatic skin genuine Blockx Naples Yellow and Vermilion can be added modestly.

As stated prviously by me, IN MY OPINION, I don't agree with what I call the Baskin Robbins palette, 30+ colors. It's confusing and hard to control especially for unseasoned artists. Paxton who I consider the greatest colorist used about ten.

Yes the study is always propped up in sight, near my canvas.

Leslie,

My studies are not very detailed. A lot of what ends up in the final painting is a combined result of life time from my sitter and my previous painting experience.

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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	Coming soon I will shoot a color study when I complete and photograph the portrait I am currently working on, hopefully by the beginning of May. Not to beat a dead horse here, but to really appreciate what any artist does, you need to see it done in person. As I mentioned in a previous post, I had seen all of John Sanden's books but didn't "get" it until I saw him demonstrate live. I don't use his approach but I learn from everyone. Will, I don't take notes because I use very few colors and I know exactly how I mix each color on my painting. They are as follows. For flesh:Light Red, Indian Red, Yellow Ochre, Titanium and Flake Whites, Ivory Black and Raw Umber. These are the colors that Paxton used. This pretty much covers the entire gamut of skin tones that appear in natural daylight. For more chromatic skin genuine Blockx Naples Yellow and Vermilion can be added modestly. As stated prviously by me, IN MY OPINION, I don't agree with what I call the Baskin Robbins palette, 30+ colors. It's confusing and hard to control especially for unseasoned artists. Paxton who I consider the greatest colorist used about ten. Yes the study is always propped up in sight, near my canvas. Leslie, My studies are not very detailed. A lot of what ends up in the final painting is a combined result of life time from my sitter and my previous painting experience. __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]