I'm slowly working on my queen. You can see that I have blocked in a few areas:
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| In progress! |
I have blocked in certain color combinations (like her dress) just to see what I think of it (I'm going with it, a red/black/white and gold.) Her hair was going to be black, but painting black hair is a bit tricky with a warmer skin tone, so I'm switching to a deep brunette with copper highlights. I got frustrated with it the other day and had to walk away before I ruined something.
Oh, and the canvas has loosened. Now, I don't know if everyone knows this trick, but if that happens, spray some clean water on the back and blow it dry with a blow dryer on warm. Not too hot, and if there is paint on the other side, be VERY careful (if it's all painted, I don't do that anymore.) Tightens that canvas right back up like a drum!
I also finally, finally took updated head shots for my business photos. I've been putting it off for years. I'm just not a fan of being in front of a camera. But, for some reason I decided to do it. I hadn't planned on it, I had actually planned on making a little video showing how to tighten up the canvas instead, but I realized all my photo lights were set up, and so I went that way instead. I figure I won't have to take pictures for another five years, right?
The static in the air was a bit high today... but I figured now or never!
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| This is the one I went with for my business shot. I don't know WHY I have a perpetual smirk when I half-smile like that. No wonder I got grounded so much! |
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| I think I prefer the black and white on this one. |
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| Actually, I just love black and white better in almost every portrait I've ever taken (of myself or others when I had a photography business.) |
Well, now that I got that done, I hope I'll actually get some real painting in!
