Painted my good friend Davey a few weeks back. I really tried to get the cool colors to pop a bit in the flesh tones as I feel I always fall short there. I’m happy with how it came out, especially as I was able to get things close enough in one sitting that I didn’t feel like I needed to go back in for glazing. again, apologies for all the glare here — I can’t really afford to get all these studies shot by somebody that knows what they’re doing, especially as I plan to keep cranking these out.
portrait study, "Davey", 16" x 20", oil on panel. 2011
These studies are all so amazing. Totally inspiring, Aaron.
Can’t wait to see the next one!
wait.. this is Davey from A.F.I. isn’t it?
indeed
Do you ever do a piambura under your skin tones? “Answer that and stay fashionable”
I haven’t ever tried, but I’ve been meaning to give it a shot. it seems really hard and I may try and get some professional instruction on that one.
I am starting a class here in Syracuse on classical painting. I am going to be showing our class of four your stuff so I have a standard for which to strive.
rad, thank you!