Under-painting

The first phase of the under-painting is complete.  I have established the most important lights and darks that will serve as the skeleton when building the body of the painting.

Transfered Drawing

Here I have transfered the pencil drawing onto a canvas with the assistance of tracing paper and conte crayon.  Next, I use ink to fix the lines.  The fun starts later for those who are ready to dip into the paint.

Self Portrait Block-in

Here is the ground work for a self portrait I plan to paint. I measured out an 11 x 14 rectangle for this pencil drawing that I will transfer to the canvas.

Reclining Nude-Phase 3

I have now fleshed out most of the color into the painting.  I am working toward the final layer of color.

Reclining Nude-Phase 2

After establishing the form with light and shadow, I apply a turpentine wash of raw umber to unify the whole.  I then build up the lights with flake white.

Reclining Nude-stage 1

Here I have laid the ground work for the piece using raw umber, flake white, and green earth over a charcoal drawing.

Nude - Stage 1

The preliminary stage of the current painting I on which I am working.