Subtle Colors and Values

I’ve finished up the second major layer of underpainting for the whole figure now I’m working on super subtle colors and values for the final layer.

It seems like I’m constantly adjusting the smallest of shades all over this models skin. It is very helpful to see the photos of my progress after each session. The photos provide just the right separation between me and the painting so I can really see where I’m at.

Subtle Colors and Values, detail — Detail

After two layers on the feet and legs I excited to work on the final layer as I can see this area is heading in the right direction.

Session Details

Session: 1539
Work: 1226
Width: 28
Height: 18
Medium: Oil
Art Time: 2.5 hrs

Figure, From Photograph, Oil, Sara

Chris Beaven

I am an Artist and a programmer currently living in the amazing state of Washington. I have a passion for art, but I'm stubborn as hell with it. My day is complete only when I do some piece of art each day, no matter how small. "There was a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish, it was so fragile."