Paint, diluted slightly with Turpentine is easy to apply. The head painting is started with the indication of big masses. The colored tone of the canvas is considered to be the first color layer and serves as the tonal key. It is better to use a bright white canvas, on which the colors are more distinct, when making the first steps in painting. Such a colored background is used for making the choice of paints easier. The background had been dried out before the painting has begun. We used the mixture of White and Lamb Black oil with a little Burnt Umber paint. The background of the canvas-board was prepared in light-grey. The second session was dedicated to hands and body of the sitter. During the next session the painting was completed.
In this video lesson, you will learn to paint an oil portrait in two sessions.ĭuring the first session of painting, which was completed in one day, the portrait of the sitter was created. « Back to the Art Lessons List How to Paint a Woman’s Face with Loose Brush Strokes Unlimited tutoring by the Academy teachers