This painting has occupied me for the past three days. The 42″ x 56″ oil is from an a batch I started this spring. The red gown provides a satisfying challenge. As usual, drawing is the key.
The light was poor this morning. Normally, when that is the case, I draw until the light improves. But I couldn’t wait to get back at this one after yesterday’s session, so I used my natural-light lamps. The natural light bulbs are just OK–they’re no substitute for the real thing.
I’ve used my homemade palette for several weeks (you can see in the lower-right of the photo). It’s big enough to hold my colors and provide enough space for knocking about. I took the print out of an old frame and painted the back of the protective glass with a neutral brown. It’s a snap to clean.