Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Portrait 24/100












I have been trying to be a looser painter, so I give myself an A+ for starting out about as loose as I have ever painted a portrait. The drawing may have gone a tiny bit astray, but over all I’m happy with this little image.

Here are some progress shots:









Thank you to Jenny L on the Museum by Sktchy app for the reference photo. 6x6” oil paint on mdf panel.
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