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Old 05-06-2004, 10:16 AM   #1
Michele Rushworth Michele Rushworth is offline
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Chris, can you tell me what the shape is behind her back. I've been staring at it and trying to figure it out. Is it a sash, or a shadow?
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Old 05-06-2004, 06:53 PM   #2
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Michele,

Despite my best efforts at Photoshop, I still have darks blocked up a bit, but the dress is just a length of fabric grabbed into a bustle-like sash at the back.

Here are some of the interim steps in this painting:

First, the oil sketch;
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Old 05-06-2004, 06:57 PM   #3
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Second, the pure patches of color (& detail) a la Whitaker ;
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Beginning to define shapes, drawing and color
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And the final detail. I continue to correct the image all the way to the end.
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Old 05-06-2004, 07:18 PM   #6
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Chris,
I think it's great to see some of your process! What is your palette on this painting?
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Old 05-06-2004, 11:52 PM   #7
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I like seeing the progress shots also, Thank you Chris. As always this one is beautiful too.

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