Process Continued

Some of the Process

Transferring the sketch to the canvas 

Many people think that I dislike technology, and that's just not true. I hate the abuse of technology. I used an opaque projector to transfer my little sketch to the large canvas. If I like the sketch and comp why not utilize it? 

 

refining the sketch 
after getting the layout in place it's time for the pencil! I go back into the sketch and make the drawing more detailed and clear

 

here is a detail of the dress. I spent a while on the detailing so I thought I'd show a close up

 

beginning stages of under painting. 

I always do the under painting in acrylic for 2 reasons, 1. It drys faster 
2. It's cheaper than oil, I have to save money somewhere

I'm Not Dead

Here is a quick sketch for the next painting I'm going to do, to prove to everyone I'm not dead. It's very small. its in a 3.5x5 sketch pad if that gives you an idea :)

Hot Hot Hot

Hot Hot Hot  
14x18
Colored Pencil, Acrylic and graphite on canvas

reference photo from http://depositphotos.com/6684782/stock-photo-Red-hot-chili-pepper-portrait.html

Just an Update

Sorry not much process on this one I got carried away and forgot to take pics. But I thought I'd show you all what it looks like so far so you don't think I'm dead. I just had surgery so that's why the art updates haven't been as frequent :(