Portrait Painting Progress

I have added a few more layers since my last post. I had to darken some of the shadows and darkened the eyes. The eyes and the mouth have been two of my biggest challenges. With each new layer added I feel it is beginning to take shape. There are several more layers I want to add before it becomes complete. I will post more as I progress.

The Layering Continues

Each and every layer creates more depth but it is also creating a change in my subjects face. Not so sure I am liking the transformation.

As the last layer dried it looked a little chalky. I went in and added more warmth and deepened my shadows with a cooler tone.

There is much I have to learn before my painting can be considered "realism"... practice, practice, practice!

I will continue posting my transitions as I complete them.

Hair

Hair can be a
challenge

Layers create more realistic looking
hair

Creating the hair and highlights
I began with burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue.






I also used flesh color to enhance the
highlights. Etching fine strands around
the hairline creating more detail.