last update today, i promise!

[figureinthefog]

I just finished my mother-in-law's present, and even though I'm not 100% satisfied with it (i suck at shading in anything other than greyscale), I do like it quite a bit, and I wanted to share.

Comments

[bethyscoot]

I think it's adorable! And about shading, it takes a long time to get the hang of it. You just have to work way fast before it dries!

[figureinthefog]

The problem is that I can't get the color right. When I try to shade anything demi-realistically, the colors I mix for the shadows make the person look bruised or corpse-like. :/

I really do like the feel of this painting, though, like one of those washed out renaissance pieces. It suits the oval shape well, I think.

[bethyscoot]

Ahh, the secret to painting shadows on the skin is good old Hookers Green. Or Chromium. Mix it with a little burnt umber, then blend it in with the skin tones. I've only recently learned this. That's why I'm so happy with my portraits lately!

[figureinthefog]

Sweet, thanks for the tip. I'll check that out next time I donate a kidney so I can afford more paint. Oof. I'm still recovering from last time I needed more Quinacridrone Magenta, but oh, how I love it!

I really liked the start of that portrait you posted the other day. Your shading is fantastic, so I value your input a lot. Thanks again! (and i want to see it when it's done!)

[aummaster]

Cute painting!