Figure Painting Step by Step: "Blues"

Figure Painting: Blues Step 6 Enhancing the Mood

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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.

Index: Figure Painting Step by Step: "Blues"

1. Figure Painting: Blues Step 1 Blocking in Shapes
2. Figure Painting: Blues Step 2 Adding a Red Wash
3. Figure Painting: Blues Step 3 Brightening the Color
4. Figure Painting: Blues Step 4 Adding More Red
5. Figure Painting: Blues Step 5 Darkening the Colour
6. Figure Painting: Blues Step 6 Enhancing the Mood
7. Figure Painting: Blues Step 7 The Finished Painting