After deciding on the composition, blocking in the form, big shapes and basic tones in the first session (see Session 1 post below), was able to move on to paint some color and details in this second of three sessions with the model.
My objective was to capture her likeness and persona, skin tones, hair, and a suggestion of her arthritic left hand.
Also, experimented with some lost edges of her denim coat by blending the edge in places into the background.
So far, happy with my results on all counts.
In the final two hour session with the model this week, will work on modeling the eyes and face, and adding more details and color. Looking forward to painting the cane handle as well. Also, need to tone down the sternomastoid muscle and better define the silver bracelet.
2 hours.
Progress not perfection.
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