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Sunday, November 15, 2015
All out of Linseed Oil!
Stopped in my tracks by linseed oil. There wasn't a drop to be found anywhere! How's that for letting painting slide? Pretty negligent, I'd say. So I experimented with my graphite stubs. I never used them much. I did this whole drawing with one very dirty one. There's more experimenting to be done--like do they still peel down to a clean tip? Or do I have to order them by the gross? Realistic graphite portraits are becoming an interest. (TIP: Working with a dirty stub is a lot like working with charcoal's advantage: the prosess is a play between adding and subtracting. Of course, templates are a must have).
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Hello Linda! Just wanted you to know I am out here always checking out you and your beautiful blog!
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Your Art Buddy!
Michael
I appreciate your comments Michael . Always nice to hear from you
DeleteLinda het is weer prachtig geworden vooral die licht inval bij het haar lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteBeing without Linseed oil is a nightmare ! Luckily you found a great alternative to express your creativity, wonderful expressive face !
ReplyDeletewhat is a graphite stub? You are like me...when you don't feel like painting (or can't because of lack of supplies) you return to dry media....yay! It is definitely a way work without hauling out all the materials and having to do tons of clean up. Very satisfying...just as satisfying as painting sometimes. I love this portrait. Great expression.
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out very nice.
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