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It's so exciting to watch the painting gradually come to life, even at this early stage! Amazing how the glazing process is adding depth. Looking forward to putting this stage into practice!
Hi Matt- So appreciate all the work you put into your classes. One question. In years past with this technique I used Terra Cotta Prisma Color pencil for sketch. This is the first time I’ve painted this coloring - I changed over from Terra Cotta to Dark Brown because I felt like the undertone might be too orange? Do you change the color of pencil per photograph/painting ? Again, thank you for your dedication and the prayers. - ridgely
I do. If the reference photo features a person with skin tones that are a bit cooler/ yellowish or have areas with dark values and contrast, I will use a dark brown or sepia colored pencil. But if the skin tones look much warmer and overall the values are light, I’ll opt for a burnt ochre or terra cotta. Hope that helps!
No. The matte medium is acrylic and adheres to the previous acrylic layers very well. ( if you are using a high quality brand like Liquitex and Nova Color) Plus, the layers are very thin. So there is actually not a very thick film of paint on the canvas with this technique. Much less than traditional opaque painting-so truly, less risk of cracking.
Take the Acrylic Portrait Painting Challenge! After you sign up, I'll send you everything you need to paint along with us! (It's FREE to register)
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Thank you so much for praying and ask for blessings!
It's so exciting to watch the painting gradually come to life, even at this early stage! Amazing how the glazing process is adding depth. Looking forward to putting this stage into practice!
Wonderful! Looking forward to teaching you more. :)
Thanks Matt! Excited to work on this phase, and look forward to the next!
My pleasure!
Hi Matt- So appreciate all the work you put into your classes. One question. In years past with this technique I used Terra Cotta Prisma Color pencil for sketch. This is the first time I’ve painted this coloring - I changed over from Terra Cotta to Dark Brown because I felt like the undertone might be too orange? Do you change the color of pencil per photograph/painting ? Again, thank you for your dedication and the prayers. - ridgely
I do. If the reference photo features a person with skin tones that are a bit cooler/ yellowish or have areas with dark values and contrast, I will use a dark brown or sepia colored pencil. But if the skin tones look much warmer and overall the values are light, I’ll opt for a burnt ochre or terra cotta. Hope that helps!
@@fineartbymattphilleo Yes, this makes +++ sense. Thank you.
Willto much medium not end up cracking breaking down after layers?
No. The matte medium is acrylic and adheres to the previous acrylic layers very well. ( if you are using a high quality brand like Liquitex and Nova Color) Plus, the layers are very thin. So there is actually not a very thick film of paint on the canvas with this technique. Much less than traditional opaque painting-so truly, less risk of cracking.