I had the great pleasure of attending Marvin Mattelson's Atlanta Workshop Jan2-9th, 2007 and did this painting of Stephanie in three days.
One day was spent doing the wash-in and two days applying color. I am not exactly what one would call a speedy painter and I do not consider this painting done as of yet either, but I wanted to share with everyone the wonderful teaching technique of Marvin, that has allowed me to get this far in such a short amount of time.
This has been my second workshop with Marvin and as a "Repeat Offender" as he jokingly calls his former students, I was able to gain new insights into his working methods.
Marvin leaves no stone unturned, he explains his methods and pushes you to "see" beyond the obvious. He made me realize that as an artist, you not only have to know your tools and their application, but you have to make calculated choices to sometimes sacrifice one convention of another. The painting and not the reference dictates what it needs and it is up to the artist to push as far as possible to create an illusion of three dimensionality and breathe life into the work.
As always, Marvin, I will be forever greatful for what you have taught me!
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