I thought I'd try something a little different with my latest portrait painting. It is a mixture of knife work (mainly the background and dress) and large paint brush work. I was quite determined not to fall into my usual bad habit of blending my brush work and decided to apply more paint and try... Continue Reading →
Following on from my charcoal, I decided to have a go at a self portrait. This time though i decided to use a photo and later a mirror to help finish off. I tried to add some depth by blurring and softening certain parts of the portrait i.e. knocking them back into the distance and... Continue Reading →
This was my first attempt at glazing. Although its sometimes hard to show on screen, this portrait has a nice transparent depth. The downside is you have to let each layer dry completely. But I enjoyed the experience. I can see now how some of the Great Masters achieved that depth. I shall use this technique... Continue Reading →
Finally finished in a cold studio! Size 60cm x 60 cm oil on Canvas
Manchester Artist 