To me the increasing number of ‘tear streaks’ of paint add to the feeling that the figure is depressed, or feeling blue, as we say. I added quite a few glazes of blue, ensuring each was dry before applying the next.
Expressive Figure Painting Step by Step: "Blues"
By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com
Figure Painting: Blues Step 6 Enhancing the Mood
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- Expressive Figure Painting: Blues Step 1 Blocking in Shapes
- Expressive Figure Painting: Blues Step 2 Adding a Red Wash
- Expressive Figure Painting: Blues Step 3 Brightening the Color
- Figure Painting: Blues Step 4 Adding More Red
- Expressive Figure Painting: Blues Step 5 Darkening the Colour
- Figure Painting: Blues Step 6 Enhancing the Mood
- Figure Painting: Blues Step 7 The Finished Painting
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