My nephew
This is my nephew Taylor. I painted him using the “Zorn Palette”, which is a very limited palette.
It consist of white, black, yellow ochre, and cad. red.
It took me about three hours and was done from a photograph.
Limited palette study
I did this seascape using a limited palette. It’s called the “Zorn Palette” after Anders Zorn.
“Reserved”
It’s 18″ x 14″ oil on canvas.
New study
This is a new sketch that I recently started. I’m going to try to take pictures of each session.
This is the second session. I’ve added a little color to the face and started to block in the blouse.
A different technique
This is a different approach. I used the verdaccio method.
I started by doing an underpainting using flake white, ivory black and chromium oxide.
Followed by transparent glazes. The result is a more realistic finish.
Portrait from life
Here is an alla prima portrait sketch that I did in December of 09.
I spent about two and a half hours on this one. It was a great learning experience.
Actually, every painting I complete is a learning experience for me.
And I enjoy every moment.
Work in progress
This is a 2 hour limited palette study that I’m working on.
I plan to work on it just a bit more this weekend and them
I’ll post the finished work.
I’ve been learning so much with so few colors.
As promised, he is the finished portrait sketch.
Portrait from life
As promised, here is a portrait painted from life.
I have to admit the it’s much harder that from a picture.
It moves! Imagine that. I have some more that I’m working on
that I’ll soon be posting.
Charcoal Portrait
This is the cousin of a good friend of mine.
I drew it from a picture that was taken a long time ago.
Another portrait sketch
Here is another portrait sketch that I recently completed.
I was once again working from a very limited palette similar to the previous one.
This was accomplished in about three hours form a photograph.
I’ve started a few from life that I will try to post as soon as I take good pictures.