APRIL PORTRAIT...CONTINUED

Just wanted to give an update on the portrait I started in April of a friend I met ages ago in college.  Of course the foundation was a solid drawing I started in pencil. From there I began by blocking in mid-tone colors as shapes and shadows. The key is not to go too dark all at once since I am working with acrylics. If it were watercolors I would have to start extremely light.  The great thing about acrylics and oils is if you mess up, you can always start over and repaint after allowing some drying time. With watercolors you pretty much get one shot and one shot only.  Maybe next time I will try a portrait in watercolor for fun, but I digress. Anyway below are some images of the painting I am working on where you can see my  process  in action...

...TO BE CONTINUED!

APRIL PORTRAIT

I have started a new portrait that I will paint with acrylic. I believe the foundation  of a good portrait or realistic style painting is really in the drawing , be a pencil, charcoal or a paint brush itself.  Below is an  example of how I have started a new portrait. We will see where it goes from here next time.

JUST LAUNCHED A KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

Hi dee ho, I  just jumped into the Kickstarter pool this week.  I'm  seek pledges and support for my new art project that is a combination of traditional art, new media, and temporary public art.  I believe it's a great idea, so without going into all the magnificent details here, please visit my Kickstarter page now through Thanksgiving Nov 24 and tell all your friends.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovestoneart/harlan-lovestones-digital-portrait-project