An update on the painting. It has been challenging and has already taken many hours. I still have work to do on the two faces at the table, but I think one more layer adding tone will do. Here might be a useful tip: oils are very forgiving and if you are not happy with a spot, change it. I have reworked the old man's face several times and I think on my next post you will see the difference between this one and the current one. Another important point is when you are dealing with structures, the angles have to be true. Your eye will tell you if something is not right or level and you should use that to correct your painting. Finally, I am not one to make a painting too realistic but add some impressionistic elements. I mean that's what cameras are for right, if you want a photograph--this is a painting.
The next phase will be to complete the young girl's hair and then start filling in the rest. Other than that, it is progressing along somewhat slowly.
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