Thought I'd share one of the things that I think makes an amazing difference in my paintings--charcoal. The top image is missing the footstool, the tree, Kelly's lips--and charcoal.
Regular matte medium gives enough tooth to use charcoal, as do matte paints (whether cheap or expensive). I usually smudge the charcoal with my fingers, although you can use a paper stump--amazingly enough, the two give totally different results! If you don't like your results, a damp cloth or baby wipe (my favorite) will completely remove the charcoal. If you like what you've done, a light coat of Krylon's Workable Fixative will set the charcoal and allow you to paint over it if you wish.
(Note: the first picture was taken with a camera in natural light, the second was scanned. This accounts for the glare on the first one.)
3 comments:
You'd make an excellent art teacher Karen. I'd love to sit at your feet in your studio and learn from your storehouse of wisdom and knowledge.
These are terrific.
I always do this as my last step too; what a difference it makes!
This piece has such depth to it. Love it!
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