I like to take photos of paintings in progress to see the various stages and also capture where I might have veered off course. This was actually my first portrait of the Taos workshop and while I wasn't ultimately happy with the final outcome I like where it is in this stage. This is where I first learned to push paint, rather than draw with it, and to use the model as a reference rather than just copying what I see.
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For me looking at your painting is a learning experience. As a non-painter I'm in awe of how you incorporate so many various colors in just the face alone to get her to look alive on canvas. We refer to people's race with one word, "black" "white" but this woman has a purple grey on her neck and pink under her eye and it all works. I love seeing the mix of hues. Great job.
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