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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Sweet Tea ~ WIP 3



First, I want to apologize for the lousy photo I've posted. I'll take a better one tomorrow using the tripod. It's also distorted because I was shooting at an odd angle. I was losing the natural light so I rushed.

I took a break after completing the final sketch(last update). Truth be told, I was simply burned out and didn't want to hurry into painting and ruin this portrait. Instead I threw myself into some Spring cleaning. Yes, I know it's Fall but better late than never...huh? I started painting yesterday and by today managed to get the girls mostly completed. The skin tones were my biggest concern and because I have no real references I've been flying by the seat of my pants here. They still need hair and clothes but I think I'm going to start on the background next and let it tell me what reflected colors, shadows, etc. I should add. And I promise to post a better image tomorrow.

3 comments:

suzanneberry said...

this looks as though it's going to be amazing!

billie, i can't thank you enough for your very kind, supportive and wise words. they help more than you can possibly know and i thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Billie Crain said...

Hi, Suzanne! Thank you for your comment on my family portrait. This is uncharted territory for me so I'm taking as much time as I need to find my way. I can't wait to see your next project.

Billie Crain said...

Hi, Suzanne! Thank you for your comment on my family portrait. This is uncharted territory for me so I'm taking as much time as I need to find my way. I can't wait to see your next project.