I'm quite interested in self portraits and have attempted one or two in the past. So far they have reflected me in a rather dour (or sour) mood and this one is similar - perhaps showing the strain of my recent travails.
My setup - the guide photo on the ipad
The initial drawing - not too detailed
The initial washes together with the basic features
Self Portrait - 16" x 12" Waterford High White 140lb (300gsm) not
I used a Pentel mechanical pencil 2B 07 - back to my bad old ways! As usual I had to make a number of corrections with the eraser coming into play but I was fairly happy with the final result even if the likeness isn't perfect. The flesh colours were a combination of Cadmium Red Pale with a little Raw Sienna, Cerulean Blue to darken and for the cool areas. The hat is mainly Cerulean with some Ultramarine Blue. A little red for the badge - not sure which one either Quin Coral or Quin Rose.
Only three brushes all Isabey Kolinsky sables, including the small retractables for the detail.
This is really good Peter. Well done :-)
ReplyDeleteHi there Ann. Thanks for comments.
ReplyDeleteWell painted Peter, it is a fine portrait.
ReplyDeleteHi there Ray. Thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteReally good Peter... very nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for kind comments Judith. :)
ReplyDeleteNice, clean, fresh color. Very Charles Reid.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Thanks for those kind comments Delilah.
ReplyDeleteReally good portrait and colours work well
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan. I'll have to try one when I'm in a sunny mood (!)
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