Attempting this reproduction of a painting by the master Bouguereau was quite a challenge for me. My teacher wanted me to learn how to use the style which was used for the original. It was done in many layers. I fussed and whined the whole time. In the first stages, it was in black and white. I hated to admit it, but I loved it just like that. Then I was allowed to use only one color to mix with black and white - alizarin. (Ok, maybe I cheated a little with some umber in her hair a little something in her skin)
Mine is certainly a far cry from the original, but I actually like her very much.
Oil Painting on 9"x 12 Stretched Canvas
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Great post and your portrait of the young girl looks very nice alongside the original. Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteYour version is great. I love the skin tones and the expression on her face. Great work.
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