When painting portraits, paint the canvas in a dark background color, like a burnt umber and black mix. This will help add shadows and contrast. I do it to all my portrait paintings as this method helps me not have to put in the shadows in the faces, I just have to layer my light colors.
Tip from: Jenny Wilson
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