{"id":4747,"date":"2017-08-13T07:13:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-13T14:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winifredsgallery.com\/?p=4747"},"modified":"2021-04-18T16:12:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-18T23:12:43","slug":"portrait-painting-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winifredsgallery.com\/?p=4747","title":{"rendered":"Portrait Painting of Girl"},"content":{"rendered":"

Portrait of a Girl – 9×12 Oil on Gessoed Board <\/p>\n

I think portraits are the most challenging images to paint – even using a reference photo.  As you can see below, I create a very loose sketch initially and then work into the detail. I also always want to bring some level of artistic expression and creativity to the painting rather that to just to paint what I see. This can be challenging to envision, and a bit frightening to execute. I have to let go and take chances.  I consider it better to try and screw up than to play it safe.<\/p>\n

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Below – Loose Tonal Value Portrait Sketch<\/p>\n

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Below – Starting to Add Color<\/p>\n

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I  always like this stage of a painting.<\/p>\n

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