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Michael Georges · 03-26-2003, 12:36 PM

Jean:

Thanks for your comments.

The background was done with successive glazes of Asphaltum mixed with Transparent Earth Red. At the bottom and working up, I darkened it a bit with some Raw Umber on the right and lightened it on the left with Naples Yellow. It is somewhat darker in the pics than it is in the actual painting.

Here is a closer detail shot of her face:

03-26-2003, 12:36 PM	#2
Michael Georges PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 846	Jean: Thanks for your comments. The background was done with successive glazes of Asphaltum mixed with Transparent Earth Red. At the bottom and working up, I darkened it a bit with some Raw Umber on the right and lightened it on the left with Naples Yellow. It is somewhat darker in the pics than it is in the actual painting. Here is a closer detail shot of her face: Attached Images __________________ Michael Georges www.fineportraitsinoil.com Michael's Life Drawing & Painting Blog Regular and consistent work from life will improve your portraits. Drawing skills are the foundation of all an artist does.