Verdant Solitude
Oil on
Canvas
98cm x
75cm
The
concept of this piece was atmosphere. I wanted to create a sense of tranquility
by restricting the colour range and harmonizing the subject with the
background.
When I am
painting I’m always fascinated with the effect of adding a little green to
flesh tone. It really adds a sense of realism and life.
I
particularly like the brushwork in the background on this piece. I used combs,
rollers, pallet knifes and rulers as well as brushes to create interesting
textures and tones.
The
models name is Lara and the painting was made from sketches and reference in
the studio. As the painting progressed I began to feel like she was gazing into
a pool of water in some kind of enchanted garden.
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