A value Portrait
May 4, 2007 at 4:36 am | In Uncategorized | 10 CommentsThis started out as an exercise in using just one value and white, but then I started having fun and added a lighter wash. It’s from a photo of Guy de Maupassant (remember reading “The Necklace” in school?) I used some walnut stain, because there was some ready to use. I had no desire to do any sort of drawing or painting, but once I got started I really had fun. The splotchy look is just the way walnut stain applies. I know it’s messy, but I sort of like it.
I’ve been in a bit of a slump the last few days – I guess the only way out is to keep working.
For a better look go to rue Manuel.
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The did a great moustache in those days, didn’t they! This is very successful, I think. The effects you’re getting with that stain are really interesting.
Comment by Dave — May 4, 2007 #
Casey,
I also love the splotchy look – great loose painting! I love the feeling that comes over me when I’ve tried to motivate myself by specifying a “micromovement” for a project (like today – i.e. I’ll just get out the stabilizer) and before I know it the project takes off and I’m done!
Shirley
Comment by Shirley — May 4, 2007 #
This work you are doing in the walnut stain is really powerful. I love this portrait. Beautiful loose splashes that define his face beautifully
Comment by lindsay — May 4, 2007 #
I agree, this is great, the effect of the walnut stain is very interesting and effective!
Comment by Felicity — May 4, 2007 #
I love this one too, Casey! I missed so much not being able to re-find your blog. Don’t underestimate the great work you are doing! You have a beautiful painterly style. The still life you did the multimedia ‘rescue’ on looks like a totally considered work of art. The blue pastel of the jug vibrates!
Comment by Robyn — May 4, 2007 #
I’m glad you’re painting again! You’re so right that the best way out of a slump is to paint something and just have fun. I like the splodginess and the addition of a light wash. Keep painting!
Comment by Carole — May 4, 2007 #
Very well done! Value is the hardest aspect of painting for me. You’ve got it nailed!
Comment by martha — May 4, 2007 #
Hi! I like this a lot! By the way, I think that when you are resizing a photo in wordpress (and most places), if you hold down the shift key while dragging the corner of the photo, it’ll resize “to scale”. Hope that helps!
Comment by laserone — May 5, 2007 #
I am dying to try the magical “brou de noix” since seeing your and Ronell’s recent drawings … This is superb! That splotch effect is very appealing. I’d say you should consider yourself de-slumped.
Comment by E-J — May 5, 2007 #
This painting is so cute
Comment by Arvind — September 18, 2007 #