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