Resources for learning paint application

[Vianna Szabo]

You have given me a basis to tackle a rather daunting painting. The subject is completely back lit and the values in the figure are very close. I think that is an excellent approach to work the one area (I have a tendency to paint all over) and wipe down until I have the effect I want. The overall value pattern is in so I can work on top of that. I have read that Sargent's effortless look was achieved with much effort and wiping down. Although I do not see any evidence of fussing, fiddling, or dinkin.

I used to model for an artist who used that method in pastel. He would start with one area complete it and then move on to an adjoining plane. The start was disconcerting to me but the end results were lovely.

I'll get out my paints, palette knife, and plenty of Viva.

Thanks,
Vianna