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November 04, 2005

On painting on

At first it's good because the difference is huge and a big bold image comes up quickly, albeit not a particularly good likeness.

When I start working into the image it gets harder, but then something starts to happen. The paint begins to work and I realise why I use oils. A richness and depth of colour develops as I work more paint onto the image.

I've a long way to go before I can get the richness and depth of colour that Stanley did in his early portrait. But I'm working on it.

stanley-spencer.jpg

Self-portrait, Sir Stanley Spencer,1914

Never give up...
Katrin-03.jpg

Katrin Freitag, oil on canvas 460mm x 360mm

Also, you have to bear in mind the colour rendering at this level is not all it could be, if you want the page to open today that is.

Posted by john at November 4, 2005 05:34 PM

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