My first portrait in oil paints (Sue)

 

Can you believe it I have never done a portrait in oils yet.This is my first portrait done in oils.I have painted people before but they have always been part of a much larger painting.I have done portraits in pencil and have even sold quite a number of them.I think I have just been more focused on portraying wildlife,and village activities.So this is what I did this weekend, starting on Friday,I spent a few hours each evening working on this portrait.

When I started this painting I actually thought it would be easy to complete,but half way through,I realized my colors were just not coming together .Loosing all confidence I ended up painting very thin layers and carefully blending them together until the right colors were achieved.It seemed a slow and painful process,but it made me realize the challenge of achieving that perfect likeness of someone you know.I am glad to say that it turned out better than I thought it would .

  


 Just a few progress shots of Sue.